I Voiced A Character on NBA2K21 Next Gen
GOD’s birthday present to me this year was a character named Grace Goldstein. She lives in #NBA2K21 Next Gen in one of the neighborhoods. She was my first voice over booking with my soon to be talent agency.
Let me tell you how I got here...a testimony.
When I was younger [aksjdjcfhxhhdhe], fcvk that intro haha. I WAS BORN WITH A DEEP AND RASPY VOICE that made me feel insecure because people kept mistaken me for a boy when I was younger. Customer service reps still call me sir to this DAY but now I chuckle inside when I correct them.
I tried so hard to run away from my voice but I couldn’t. I leaned into it after getting compliments that I should do radio. Did radio at @norfolkstateuniversity, @emersoncollege, then eventually south florida but let me slightly rewind back.
In 2018, I got the alley oop from the homies that the NBA was launching NBA2K League as its own separate league and they needed a sideline reporter. Got the gig and kicked off the first week. Didn’t do as well as they expected so I got dropped after the first week too. I WAS DEVASTATED and mad but still grateful for the opp.
Moved to south florida that same year [redacted], met some dope ppl, and carried my ass back to new yark!
Top of rona year 2020, I started taking VO classes eventually showcasing for some talent agencies, catching the attention of one. August 14, 2020, I read the lines for NBA2K21. Been sitting on this shit for a minute 🤫🤭
Enter November 2020. A lot of unpacking happened this year. A lot of tears happened this year (and we ain’t even done yet). A lot of shit happened this year but I couldn’t have fathomed one of them being voicing a video game character. That shit hits differently so I’ll say this because the sandman is on its way.
When you find Grace Goldstein (aka GG), tell her I said hello and that people are looking for her. She’s dope as hell and has a lighter outlook on life. She’ll hold you down if you need her. She’s otherworldly as she should be and is someone that you don’t meet twice.
I’m still navigating challenges (some self-imposed) but we’re still here. Keep pressing on even when you don’t want to.
*Obama out* xx Georgette