Ugh I wish she had more interviews. I search for new ones all the time & I've seriously seen them all even the ones where she's on ustream lol I'm just obsessed a bit.
She seemed a little depressed in the interview. It kinda made me feel as a fan, that her album was never gonna come out. I feel that way now. Like she's just living in the moment. Like She'll eventually give up on rap and go back to doing basic shit. I don't want to see THAT azealia. I don't know.
I think she started rapping to gain greater positions. As in like, the first job that someone ever has is always somewhere crappy like a burger joint or something, but they start there as foundation work then move onto better jobs and end up being in offices. Lana Del Rey openly said that she only started singing so she could earn credit to become a film director. That's what I think Azealia is doing.
i know she's been talking about not rapping since 212 1st came out, so i'm not to shocked to hear her wanna stop. i'm not sure 2 albums with rapping will happen, but whenever she switches to jazz, i'm sure she'll still be producing quality sound.
Why does she have a deal? Because she's mad talented. Great lyricist and a great singer. Rap isn't her only 'thing'. In fact a lot of people have dismissed her as a 'rap artist' so I guess she isn't - she's just an artist.
I'm 14 but not gay ! & I support her music . I love this girl , don't like what she thinks her audiences & fans look like, BUT I still love her ! 2013 is you're year PRETTY AB ! She speaks so well and wise !
She is very grounded, its nice to hear. Well articulated too, nice to see this side behind the often rude music she produces (love it, but lots of swearing etc.)
Doing an article on this soon...to her (and several other femcees) straight-up hip-hop is the "Genre of No," forcing strict rules on the sound and dress code, deeming anyone who breaks these "sell-outs". I see the question is no longer "Can we save hip-hop?" Now it might be "Is hip-hop worth saving?"
I love what she said about the generic fashion industry. That was deep. One of the reasons why I admire this woman is because she speaks her mind and doesn't hold back - no sugar coating shit.
Well it depends on accent and region to of course. But like usually Asian or Hispanic ( assuming white Hispanic) in US sound more similar to white than black, but you can still sometimes tell they are not white. Also say a woman from London, i find that women from London have deeper voices than women from US, and Asia and those places i cant really say because they are speaking a different language so of course they will sound different.
i'm not a big fan of her music but i know she's talented i would never deny that and i'm rooting for her i hope she makes it and kicks nicki minaj out of the spotlight because azealia is smarter, more talented, and way more intriguing than nicki and we need some of that right now. everyone in the industry right now has turned into mindless pop stars and its disappointing considering music used to mean something and these stars are singing about nothing for a paycheck then wasting the money
I love her trap music though when's it's very borough grimey & hood. She sounds so good on them, makes me go back to the 90's in NewYork, That gully type shit.
She is a true artist, I don't care about her album sales she is so talented it scares me! I am happy she is keeping true to her sound and her tune on this album. "Very anti-pop/ anti everything happening"
IA, people don't see it as an opinion but like they try to insert themselves into that opinion and feel like she's making it a public statement. I thought it was distasteful of her to say rap was unladylike. I don't agree w/ it, but that's where she's at with it. People need to understand this!
. I hope her album will be good as her mixtape and tbh I listen to 1991, Liquorice, and Fierce the most. I love her and I'm not really a hip hop/pop music fan. Oh and I'm not Gay lol.
She's the only female artist I've heard in awhile that's allowed herself to fully express her future to an interviewer with a real perspective that isn't ran through a PR middleman. She'll quit rap? Fine, I'll stay a fan. Looking at an artist and not projecting themselves in their career is important. When I heard she wanted to quit rapping I recoiled, but I respected that she wanted to progress and go back to school. I think its admirable.
I see she's learning how to properly carry herself in the public eye. She's come off quite..."unrefined" in previous interviews that I've seen. Despite her music being crude and a slight obscene, she could at least - as we've witnessed here - represent her self intelligently and show that she does have some education. Although she should eliminate "like" from her vocabulary. It would also be a smart choice for her to not make rapping a lifetime career choice. The music industry is a tough one!
i don't understand why she wants to quit rapping. It is her way of earning credit. she can be as big as gaga or perry. Vevo just has to promote her videos more often.
NO DON'T QUIT RAPPING. Don't stop being a female rapper because you think it is tacky... make it UNTACKY with your exquisite talent and don't become a sell out and you will be respected!
Well i dont know if your being sarcastic, but generally whit and black do have differnt sounding voices. Like generally white girls have more of a clear kind of high pitch voice while black is a little deeper, of course it varies with each person but generally, and if you close your eyes and hear someone speak you can causally tell if the person is white or black Same with a white or blk man. Please don't play that there is "no difference" or "cant tell" stuff. Black and white is made different
what's wrong with being mainstream? and if you are not mainstream, you are not "winning"? of course she wants to be mainstream, that's the whole point...she wanted to take Nicki's spot but is prob just realizing how hard the industry is...she is sounding like she's giving up already...she's speaking about leaving the rap game when she's barely in it...and no one will ever be the next Nicki Minaj...she is a one of a kind and won't be outdone until she signs a female rapper
She's a genius....way ahead of her time
Azealia is a Musical Genius .. She has so much to say! When she finally gets it out it's gonna be one of the most amazing female rap stories
She's so smart 😻
ANTI's titled was inspired from this interview. Rihanna steals underground artists' sounds & aesthetics
true fact
Wait how?
Rihanna saw this interview and named her album lol
SHE IS A REAL MUSICIAN!
Ugh I wish she had more interviews. I search for new ones all the time & I've seriously seen them all even the ones where she's on ustream lol I'm just obsessed a bit.
QUEEN
I died when she said a lot of gay kids😂😂😂
Contemporary jazz! would like to see that happen
I'm a straight, white, European woman and I love you girl. keep doing your thing, you're a true visionary!
Azealia Banks = Azealia Banks
Surprised to hear her thoughts on her rapping and its future.
She seemed a little depressed in the interview. It kinda made me feel as a fan, that her album was never gonna come out. I feel that way now. Like she's just living in the moment. Like She'll eventually give up on rap and go back to doing basic shit. I don't want to see THAT azealia. I don't know.
i love her so much
I think she started rapping to gain greater positions. As in like, the first job that someone ever has is always somewhere crappy like a burger joint or something, but they start there as foundation work then move onto better jobs and end up being in offices. Lana Del Rey openly said that she only started singing so she could earn credit to become a film director. That's what I think Azealia is doing.
i know she's been talking about not rapping since 212 1st came out, so i'm not to shocked to hear her wanna stop. i'm not sure 2 albums with rapping will happen, but whenever she switches to jazz, i'm sure she'll still be producing quality sound.
Why does she have a deal? Because she's mad talented. Great lyricist and a great singer. Rap isn't her only 'thing'. In fact a lot of people have dismissed her as a 'rap artist' so I guess she isn't - she's just an artist.
Love Azealia!!!!!!!!!!
I'm 14 but not gay ! & I support her music . I love this girl , don't like what she thinks her audiences & fans look like, BUT I still love her ! 2013 is you're year PRETTY AB ! She speaks so well and wise !
I listen to Azealia Banks everyday, never get sick. This is definitely the album of 2012 and she is also the artist of 2012 no joke!
please keep rapping azealia!!! you sound better than any girl right now and the female rappers need you! I love your music
she is a musical genius
Oo contemporary jazz :). She's got such a nice singing voice; quite jazzy so I know she'd be good in that aspect. Ima miss her as a rapper though :(
She is very grounded, its nice to hear. Well articulated too, nice to see this side behind the often rude music she produces (love it, but lots of swearing etc.)
best.
Fantasea & 1991 was pure perfection. Can you imagine what her album is gonna sound like?
Rapping is not "unladylike." Azealia Banks, keep rapping! We need more female rappers
I fucking cried when I missed her show in Hong Kong because I live in Hong Kong...
I feel justified in totally loving Azealia Banks with this interview - it's one of her best
Doing an article on this soon...to her (and several other femcees) straight-up hip-hop is the "Genre of No," forcing strict rules on the sound and dress code, deeming anyone who breaks these "sell-outs".
I see the question is no longer "Can we save hip-hop?" Now it might be "Is hip-hop worth saving?"
azealia and rocky would be a dope collab and couple
Amen!
i like her she's such a beautiful natural girl also
thank god i paused when she mentions mykki blanco because holy crap he is dope! and le1f!
There are many more rappers who deserve the title. You know, the originals.
Not those who just merely regurgitate. Even if she is okay.
Exactly! That depth ;)
But then again, Christina A is half Hispanic...but I most definitely feel you.
I love what she said about the generic fashion industry. That was deep. One of the reasons why I admire this woman is because she speaks her mind and doesn't hold back - no sugar coating shit.
She speaks the truth about today's mainstream rappers
Her interviews have become much better! She's become a lot more mature and well spoken.
Well it depends on accent and region to of course. But like usually Asian or Hispanic ( assuming white Hispanic) in US sound more similar to white than black, but you can still sometimes tell they are not white. Also say a woman from London, i find that women from London have deeper voices than women from US, and Asia and those places i cant really say because they are speaking a different language so of course they will sound different.
i'm not a big fan of her music but i know she's talented i would never deny that and i'm rooting for her i hope she makes it and kicks nicki minaj out of the spotlight because azealia is smarter, more talented, and way more intriguing than nicki and we need some of that right now. everyone in the industry right now has turned into mindless pop stars and its disappointing considering music used to mean something and these stars are singing about nothing for a paycheck then wasting the money
Cannot wait for her album!
I understand what she means by not rapping forever plus she want to pursue an education. I'm proud of her.
AZEALIA NEVER STOP WITH RAPPING :(
YES.
Azealia Banks is breaking my heart...saying these things!!! At least rap until your 25!! damn girl!
She knows her shit.
She said one day, no exact year was told. She said she'd remain loyal to music, probably singing.
What she said about fashion is so true. Love you AB!
She is on point and so interesting. 2013, I have a feeling it is going to be her year. The Rise of the Queen of Rap. I feel it.
One decade later… 🫠
Fuck up the fun is good all it is is drum-lined styled music with rap. The song at the end.
How can someone be this fucking cool?
See this is why I love her she's trying to bring something new to the world the purpose of an artists job!!!
i love her
I love her trap music though when's it's very borough grimey & hood. She sounds so good on them, makes me go back to the 90's in NewYork, That gully type shit.
She is a true artist, I don't care about her album sales she is so talented it scares me! I am happy she is keeping true to her sound and her tune on this album. "Very anti-pop/ anti everything happening"
IA, people don't see it as an opinion but like they try to insert themselves into that opinion and feel like she's making it a public statement. I thought it was distasteful of her to say rap was unladylike. I don't agree w/ it, but that's where she's at with it. People need to understand this!
cant wait for her album!
I love her so much. I'm ready to be slayed by her album.
. I hope her album will be good as her mixtape and tbh I listen to 1991, Liquorice, and Fierce the most. I love her and I'm not really a hip hop/pop music fan. Oh and I'm not Gay lol.
Good interview. She just said a lot of things others wont say.
Cannot WAIT till her album drops. I'm still confused at what she meant by rap being tacky and unladylike.. what?
Respect.
I am 30, not gay and a fan. Keep doing your thing Azealia.
Im 31, single mother, not gay and I'm a fan...lol
love you azealia
She's the only female artist I've heard in awhile that's allowed herself to fully express her future to an interviewer with a real perspective that isn't ran through a PR middleman. She'll quit rap? Fine, I'll stay a fan.
Looking at an artist and not projecting themselves in their career is important. When I heard she wanted to quit rapping I recoiled, but I respected that she wanted to progress and go back to school. I think its admirable.
She was clearly the it girl of 2012.
Azealia Banks will be the it girl of 2013.
Oh fuck that! YOU WILL be a rapper for as long as I live!! Ms Azealia..."'Play wit it'"
Azealia Banks is the salvation of the rap.
fucking love her!!
I see she's learning how to properly carry herself in the public eye. She's come off quite..."unrefined" in previous interviews that I've seen. Despite her music being crude and a slight obscene, she could at least - as we've witnessed here - represent her self intelligently and show that she does have some education. Although she should eliminate "like" from her vocabulary. It would also be a smart choice for her to not make rapping a lifetime career choice. The music industry is a tough one!
I cant wait until Broke with Expensive Taste drops!
why i am watchin this never heard of her be an hip hop artist where mc nitty scott!!
Make that Pipe Dream a Reality AB, you got tha Skills!
I'M 26 AND A HUGE FAN!!!!!!! ♥
AGREED!
4:14 so accurate
what! how can people in hong kong understand her so easily when even I have trouble?!
same here
What is the last song from this video from the set she was doing?
i don't understand why she wants to quit rapping. It is her way of earning credit.
she can be as big as gaga or perry. Vevo just has to promote her videos more often.
its ur favorite because it has to be ur favorite, you;re an illuminists!!!
NO DON'T QUIT RAPPING. Don't stop being a female rapper because you think it is tacky... make it UNTACKY with your exquisite talent and don't become a sell out and you will be respected!
DON'T STOP RAPPING!!!! YOU'RE SO GOOD AT IT!!!!!
thanks bro'
Rap has been mainstream for decades
what is the name of the song at the start of this???
out of space
whats the name of the song she's performing at the beginning? pleaasee!!!
Part of the 25 percent!
2 albums? OMG :)
What is that last song?
She said 75%
azealia banks - out of space
its the Mich.
does anyone know the song at the end, i have to know the name!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Well i dont know if your being sarcastic, but generally whit and black do have differnt sounding voices. Like generally white girls have more of a clear kind of high pitch voice while black is a little deeper, of course it varies with each person but generally, and if you close your eyes and hear someone speak you can causally tell if the person is white or black Same with a white or blk man. Please don't play that there is "no difference" or "cant tell" stuff. Black and white is made different
ACEN? Speechless.
what's wrong with being mainstream? and if you are not mainstream, you are not "winning"? of course she wants to be mainstream, that's the whole point...she wanted to take Nicki's spot but is prob just realizing how hard the industry is...she is sounding like she's giving up already...she's speaking about leaving the rap game when she's barely in it...and no one will ever be the next Nicki Minaj...she is a one of a kind and won't be outdone until she signs a female rapper