I would totally read a comic book that you wrote, just saying.
Oh, you would live for it. You would live for it.
Do you have any dream musical collaborations?
I have so many. I would love to collab with Beyoncé. Doechii, and Doja Cat. More than anything, I’m down to work with all of the pop girls and all of the hip hop girls. The men I would like to work with too, but girl power is my thing.
The artist who I thought of immediately was —
Please say Victoria Monét, please.
That would rule too, but I was actually thinking of Janelle Monáe.
Yes!
I really, really lived for their android era. I feel like you could be the person to bring that back. Just planting that seed.
Well, you know what, I really appreciate that. Thanks for the planting. You might have created some growth.
I love to hear that. Do you have anything coming up that you’re excited about?
I do have more music coming out, and that’s what I’m really excited about. I have a single that I’m planning on releasing after we let the album breathe a little bit. And hopefully, some performances that will be happening next year, too. I’m having conversations with a tour manager. I think with this album, there has to be some performances to get the people up and happy, so I can’t let them down.
Right, which I was absolutely gonna ask about. I was like, “This is an album that is meant for performance.”
Oh, yeah.
What would you say is the number one takeaway that you want people to have from the record?
I hope the album teaches people to never be afraid to ask questions. You can be disappointed [in the answers], but use the love to fight through it. It’s time to reminisce and recollect your past. And then after that, carve your own path. And don’t let anyone stop you from carving your own path.
This conversation has been edited and condensed for clarity.
33 is out now via TribeDisciples Inc.
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