I just love seeing my audience live, and I also love to see my peers perform because it inspires me to be a better performer as well.
SAWEETIEIt’s crazy because ‘Icy Girl’ came when I was in a dark place, but I made it to motivate myself. It was kind of like my anthem for lifting up my spirits.
More Saweetie Quotes
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I went from being a hustler, working different jobs to renting rooms off Craigslist, and I just wasn’t happy.
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My schedule is very busy, but when I get time to sit and think about all the great things that have happened to me, it’s just mind-blowing.
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I don’t jump to conclusions I gracefully fall to them.
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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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Being fine on your timeline.
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I grew up dying my hair with Kool-Aid. I used to switch my hair up every day just to make myself look and feel good.
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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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It used to take me a really long time, and I used to not be able to write in the studio because I felt there was a lot of pressure to be perfect. The more I’m collaborating with other artists, the more I realize being in the studio is about catching a vibe.
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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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You have to be unapologetically yourself. Once I was able to be proud of myself, it came across in my music really clearly.
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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 welcome criticism. I come from a – I wouldn’t say mean, but you’ve got to have tough skin to be in my family.
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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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I know where I wanna end up. I’m ready to go, and I’m ready to learn. I’m ready to build, and I’m ready to establish my longevity.
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In order to be an icon, you need to be bold. How do I define boldness? Stepping outside of your comfort zone.
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