That she worked in a biotech laboratory had never truly a secret about Fil-Am rapper Ruby Ibarra, whose hard-hitting verses on cultural identity and the diaspora have made her a must-listen both online and on-stage.
But as the world buckled down and sheltered in place because of the coronavirus pandemic, the rapper found her day job in the spotlight – to the surprise of even the most ardent of fans.For Ruby, music and science have always coexisted. Pursuing two careers simultaneously hasn’t been an easy task, but she said a sense of focus helps keep priorities in check.Whether in the lab or in the studio, immersion in the craft is vital to the quality of work she puts out, Ruby said.
“I almost, you know, let that part of my career go, working in biotech. But of course, because of this year, I feel like it’s more important than ever to be working in that field,” said Ruby. To her, working in biotech is means to help and contribute towards addressing pandemic.The pandemic, of course, has affected both of her chosen careers. In biotech, it means the stakes are much higher – when it comes to health protocols and the urgency of her work.
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