I was raised orthodox Muslim. Very sheltered, very conservative.
SZAListening to Alabama Shakes made me less self-conscious about my voice.
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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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I feel like every outfit I have ever planned ahead is trash.
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Father if you don’t take me any further I honor the gifts you’ve given me thus far.
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I want to excel at something, to follow through, to not be afraid.
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I learned everything the hard way – like, literally, everything. I know that God does that to people that he has lessons for. I just wish that I had learned less extreme lessons.
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My mom didn’t let me eat sugar or candy until I was older.
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My mom was an executive at AT&T, a global account lady. I have no idea what she did. I just know she was never home and speaks several languages.
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Desperately yearning to accept its all as it should be.
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I love classical jazz.
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Listening to Alabama Shakes made me less self-conscious about my voice.
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Sugar makes me feel crazy – like, makes my body hurt kind of a thing. I don’t really eat fruit because it has a lot of sugar. I try not to eat a lot of red meat, but every now and again, I feel like I need iron or something – something that I’m missing.
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I’m a Scorpio with a Pisces moon. I am very critical of myself. I’m actually way less critical of others than I am of myself. I’m in my own head a lot. It’s hard and really discouraging.
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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.
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In one way, I want to heal people.
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On Halloween, because we don’t celebrate it, my dad would drive me somewhere, anywhere different. Like Little Italy in New York to walk around and teach me all about the food and culture.
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