Tinashe stopped by ESSX NYC to talk to HOT 97’s very own, Nessa, about her hit song “Nasty.”
“I’ve been interviewing Tinashe for 14 years, since she was in a music group, so it’s amazing to see her longevity in the game. Hard work and staying true to yourself always pays off” writes Nessa via Instagram.
Ahead of her number album “Quantum Baby”, which is set to be released August 16th, Tinashe opened up about how Madonna, Christina Aguilera, and Janet Jackson have all used her hit song “Nasty” in their Tik Toks.
She also talked about meeting Janet Jackson and being starstruck. “There’s no bigger affirmation than people you respect and look up to- your heroes giving you that co-sign. That’s top” explains Tinashe.
When asked about Janet Jackson mixing her classic song “Nasty” with Tinashe’s “Nasty”, she says, “it’s a full circle moment for me because I always reference her as my greatest inspiration and the bar for what artist should be. I think she just encompasses great entertainer.”
Elsewhere in the interview Tinashe reflected on her parents meeting on a blind date, and how now people should look up who they’re dating.
She also talks about her debut album “Aquarius” and the transition to becoming an independent artist and the advice she’d give to herself at her lowest point.