2021 has been a tremendous 12 months for worldwide rapper Saweetie. From being named a MAC ambassador to having two hit singles over the summer time, Saweetie has been busy increasing her empire regardless of the present circumstances. The truth is, the multifaceted artiste recognized for her ‘icy woman’ persona has achieved a number of milestones in a brief interval.
Ever since her debut in 2017, the 27-year-old rapper (born Diamonté Harper) has launched three music EPs, 18 singles and toured across the globe. Saweetie was even topped as quarantine’s Content material Queen through the lockdown. What’s extra, she not too long ago added internet hosting to her spectacular repertoire.
Together with a BEST NEW class nomination, Saweetie will host and carry out on the MTV EMAs subsequent Monday in Budapest, Hungary. In anticipation of internet hosting the digital present, the rapper sat down at a latest Southeast Asia Zoom roundtable to tease the upcoming present and talk about her musical journey to this point.
Because the host of MTV EMAs, are you able to inform us something in regards to the present and your efficiency?
“I’ll have a minimal of 10 seems. I might be utilising each single nook of the room. So, be sure to watch as a result of we’re going to be having an excellent time. And I’m simply actually excited to see all the opposite artistes carry out. I might be presenting, performing, and I’m additionally nominated, so I’m simply actually grateful for the popularity.”
Did you get any recommendation from earlier hosts of the present?
“I’ve not obtained any but however once I consider recommendation, I believe Cher is so superb. We do one thing collectively and he or she simply gave me profession recommendation and life recommendation. So, I actually recognize that sharing we had.”
Do you plan to beat Rita Ora’s report of carrying 13 outfits?
“Oh wow, I didn’t know that. Actually? 13 outfits? I’m not positive if I’m going to beat her on that one as a result of I didn’t intend to put on greater than 13 outfits. However I do wish to see what she wore as a result of she has superb trend.”
Talking of the MTV EMAs, do you are feeling awards matter greater than traits?
“I believe they’re each equal as a result of once I see traits, it lets me know that persons are having a good time with my music. After which once I see the nominations, it lets me know that every one the arduous work that I and my staff have been doing is being recognised. So actually, they’re equally vital to me.”
What are your ideas on the truth that individuals worldwide have recognized a lot along with your songs?
“That may be a good query! I believe once I make music like I prefer to have an excellent time, so I believe everybody likes to have an excellent time. So, I believe, effectively, hopefully, my music makes individuals wish to have an excellent time. So, I’m all in regards to the vibe from a vibe group. So, I make my music. It’s supposed in order that persons are empowered and sensible and have an excellent time.”
You’ve got gone from being an ‘icy woman’ to an ‘ice queen’. May you clarify what ‘being ice’ is all about?
“So, I really feel like I’ve been doing this factor of fixing the connotation which means of phrases. Like once I say ‘fairly b***h music’, I’m not speaking about your face, your make-up or what you seem like. I’m speaking about your aura and confidence.
“And so, I really feel ‘icy’ is about mentality. After I wrote ICY GRL, I used to be broke. And for me, my rap is filled with affirmations. So ‘being icy’ is hustling and doing what you’ve received to do, in fact, with morals and values. It’s like making a reputation for your self and being impartial girls or males.”
Is it tough being a girl in hip-hop?
“Hmm. I don’t assume it’s tough to be a girl in hip-hop. I believe it’s tough to be a girl on this planet. Like, I don’t assume we’re as revered as males. I really feel like with girls, we have now to clarify ourselves slightly than simply saying it and folks respect it. I really feel like I’ve to precise myself and clarify myself. So not simply in hip-hop, however simply. On the earth.”
Do you might have any expectations for the MTV EMAs?
“Simply enjoyable. I’ve watched lots of MTV exhibits rising up and one factor that I recognize and love about MTV is that they’re wild. So, I wish to have an excellent time with the totally different units, outfits and watch the totally different artists carry out. So, I’m actually simply actually excited.”
