After I graduated, I didn’t have the resources to go to the studio, which is why I then went to social media.
SAWEETIEWith social media, the gatekeepers are our followers. It has opened so many doors for me not only musically, but fashion-wise as well.
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I would describe my music as very honest. I just rap about myself, and not in a narcissistic way. I feel like I have a story to tell.
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I make music for people to relate to and to connect with me. I want to tap into different emotions.
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Time is of the essence.
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Growing up with a house full of women and seeing them look good no matter what they put on every morning just inspired me to look good myself.
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I think because I went to school and because I’m a student, I’m so open and I’m a sponge, and I just wanna learn everything to make sure everything is perfect.
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I don’t want to be super serious but I want to have fun with my platform. I want to touch people, I want to be relatable and let girls know that you can go to college and still pursue what you want after that.
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I grew up all around the Bay, but I spent most of my time in Hayward and I loved it. It was a really big apartment community, there was a whole bunch of kids.
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I grew up listening to a lot of 2Pac and a lot of East Coast, West Coast rap; Bad Boy, Lil Kim, Foxy Brown, Biggie, 2Pac. Super hip-hop, super listening to that raw era of music.
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In the beginning, I took on every opportunity because I was so determined to get my name and music out there. You can get your sleep, but honestly, your brain needs a break, too, and so many people forget that.
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It’s cool to go into the simplicity of fashion, but I’m a very colorful person.
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I’m a huge fan of hot Cheetos. I used to eat them for breakfast.
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My dream is like a child and I’m taking all the custody.
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I performed in high school for Black History Month at a talent show, but besides that, I didn’t have the resources to perform so I spent my time as a teenager writing music.
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I want to encourage the artists that haven’t made it that social media is the truth. I made it from Instagram to having a most-added song to radio.
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Especially as an artist, the creative freedom we have makes us who we are. We’re human beings-we’re gonna mess up sometimes. I definitely feel like people should continue being who they are. As long as you’re staying true to who you are, that’s super important.
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