Minnesota State Representative Maria Isa Pérez-Vega is stepping up to the mic. Under her rap moniker Maria Isa, the Twin Cities native has released new eight-track project, Capitolo, on Tuesday (January 3) which features a blend of genres including Latin, reggaeton and hip-hop. It’s opener “Tío Bernie,” which translates to ‘Uncle Bernie’ highlights a conversation with Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders. It wouldn’t be Sanders’ first time in the hip-hop scene, as he’s previously gotten support during his presidential run from Cardi B, Boots Riley, Chuck D and more.

Joining 133 state representatives on the Minnesota House floor, Pérez-Vega represents House District 65B in St. Paul, where she was raised. Also a mother of three-year-old daughter, the Minnesota Representative plans to balance her roles in both music and politics.

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