I don’t feel ashamed to be loud, which is an argument I’ve had with lots of men, who thought I was too sassy and unladylike.
SZAI make bad decisions frequently. They’re fun.
More SZA Quotes
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I don’t want to speak negativity into existence.
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I love empowering women. I think it’s crazy: if you ever try to belittle women, you’re playing yourself – I ride with whoever rides with me.
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Blessed beyond measure to be with people who inspire me and have a vision beyond my wildest dreams.
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I think we all do: I think we wonder if we’re supposed to be here if we’re doing the right thing, if we even want to be here. At least, I do all the time.
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In the real world, I kind of, like, thrived a little bit. The things that were awkward about me at school, like being hyper passionate, I realized, ‘Oh I’m my own person, and I have my own idiosyncrasies and nuances that I don’t mind.’
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I don’t listen to my own music, so to me, it’s awesome that people really like it. I was afraid that it wouldn’t connect with everyone. I’m more appreciative than anything. SZA
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I was born in St. Louis, but I’m from Maplewood, New Jersey. Maplewood is completely different than the rest of New Jersey. It’s very small. It’s quietly affluent but more low-key. Lauryn Hill is from my town, though.
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We’re changing little girls’ lives across the world, and we didn’t even know what we were doing when we started.
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My mom didn’t let me eat sugar or candy until I was older.
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I just make music however I feel and pray that it connects, and if it does, I’m super thankful. I think genres are more for other people, not for yourself.
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I went through this phase of Spandex, high heels, and fur coats when I was in my late teens and early twenties; before then, I lived in overalls and baggy T-shirts.
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I was raised orthodox Muslim. Very sheltered, very conservative.
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People grapple with labeling me as hip-hop, R&B, or pop, and it’s interesting to me. I’m just making music.
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Pain plus love and time = power.
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In one way, I want to heal people.
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