Saweetie Believes She "Blew Up Too Quick," Wants To Prioritize Music

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She's stacked up brand deals and campaigns but felt like she was neglecting time in the studio.

By now, Saweetie's fans have all but given up on ever receiving her official debut album. Pretty B*tch Music was expected years ago but one delay after another has pushed back its release. Saweetie has promised that she's working on creating the best album possible and she has even teased new tracks, but there is still confusion regarding when it can be expected.

Meanwhile, Saweetie previously shared that she was locked in, working on a "boot camp" of sorts to sharpen her skills. That announcement came during a time when her live performances came under scrutiny, and she recently told Yung Miami why she decided to take a step back.

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Although she first began sharing posts of herself rapping approximately a decade ago, Saweetie didn't first begin to make waves until 2017. During her Caresha Please interview, she spoke about taking some time to herself and feeling as if fame came a bit too quickly.

"Like I said, I was doin' a lot of soul searchin'. I was in the studio, and I really just wanted to take time to really become a artist," she claimed.

"I felt like I blew up too quick," Saweetie continued. "To the point where like, I was being booked for shows, for campaigns, for brands, and no one really cared about me being in the studio. And like, my love for music kinda just got put on the backside, so I really wanted to focus on my artistry because I never had the opportunity to do that."

"So, me laying low was just me just working."

Check out Saweetie and Yung Miami on Caresha Please below. 


About The Author
Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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