There is always a bit of pressure to do a good album – to do good work, period. I really put a lot of pressure on myself, more so than other people. But I try not to let that overwhelm me to the point where I can’t even do good work. I just put it aside and do the best that I know that I can.
AALIYAHI’ve been singing all my life. I’ve always wanted this. I sang in church, in school plays, and my parents gave me vocal lessons. My parents always said this was destined for me.
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I’m a total performer.
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The Matrix is top secret. There isn’t much that can be said right now.
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I stay true to myself and my style, and I am always pushing myself to be aware of that and be original.
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I’m a survivor and I can handle anything. I’m very confident about that.
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In film, you are a totally different person than in the video.
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It’s in how you carry yourself. I’ve always been a very mature person, and I’ve always known what I wanted. And I go after it no matter what.
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Whatever will be, will be.
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It’s Friday and I’m ready to swing. Pick up my girls and hit the party scene.
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It’s been so long and I’m lost without you, what am I gonna do? I been needin’ you, wantin’ you, wonderin’ if you’re the same and who’s been with you. Is your heart still mine? I wanna cry sometimes … I miss you.
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When a fan comes up to you and says I love your music, there’s nothing better than that.
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There is a bit of acting involved when you get in front of a camera for a video. Even when you perform onstage, you’re putting on a show.
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Everything is worth it. The hard work, the times when you’re tired, the times where you’re a bit sad… In the end, it’s all worth it because it really makes me happy. There’s nothing better than loving what you do.
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That’s why I work every day. Ev-er-y day. I want to knock people out.
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Because I came out as a singer, I took the time to get an acting coach.
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I’m involved in some action scenes, so they’ll train me for that. I’ll be working with my acting coach to prepare for my character.
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