DJ Beauty and the Beatz
Fears of fame
“I often fear not having REAL friends, people who genuinely want the best for me. Some of the same people who disregarded my talents early on, now hit me up for favors and tell others that we’re close or family. I don’t want to be around people who only recognize what I can do for them. Those types will expose you for a paycheck or gain notoriety. I’m sure the same things happen when you become famous at an older age but at least by then you’ve established true and tested relationships.”
DJ Beauty’s mystery
“I wish people knew that I was approachable. Yes, I’m on stage, and yes, I’m signing autographs but I’m still a person just like them. Oh yeah, and I’m wicked with a Rubik’s Cube.”
Anajah Hamilton
A major role model in the industry
“I consider Solange as a role model of mine because I truly respect her artistic direction, creativity, and authentic style. She’s one of the artist that’s created music that has changed my life. Her speaking about how the industry should be more supportive and inclusive to artist of color, specifically women of color, means a lot to me.”
The sacrifices of fame
“My biggest fear about becoming famous at a young age is never having true privacy again. Everyone’s in your business and you can never walk outside looking a hot mess.”
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