Saweetie

Growing up with a house full of women and seeing them look good no matter what they put on every morning just inspired me to look good myself.

Content is what's super important and people want to see you performing your records. That has a stronger impact.

My grandma told me that to be wealthy you need at least seven streams of income, so that's my goal. I have a big family. I want to take care of everybody.

And I get so nervous now when it's not my show, like I'm not the headliner, because I know that those fans are there for another artist. Many people might not know an upcoming artist, but I've grown to like those shows because if I can control a crowd that doesn't know me, I'm doing my job as an entertainer. I have to rise to the occasion.

With a lot of attention comes criticism, but I'll take that. I'm reaching all the goals I've set for myself, so you can't say anything bad about that.

It's crazy because 'Icy Girl' came when I was in a dark place, but I made it to motivate myself. It was kind of like my anthem for lifting up my spirits.

I'm a very competitive person - I grew up playing sports - so the challenge of always bettering myself is something that I like.

It's important for women to have each other's backs. I'd like my label to give women the resources they need to flourish.

If the public doesn't receive what you say, people can start to build your brand for you.

I grew up all around the Bay, but I spent most of my time in Hayward and I loved it. It was a really big apartment community, there was a whole bunch of kids.

I make music for people to relate to and to connect with me. I want to tap into different emotions.

I went from being a hustler, working different jobs to renting rooms off Craigslist, and I just wasn't happy.