Diamonté Harper known professionally as Saweetie is an American rapper and singer. After the release of her debut single, “Icy Grl”, she was signed to Warner Bros. Records in partnership with Artistry Worldwide. She released her debut extended play, High Maintenance, on March 16, 2018.
Born in Santa Clara, she relocated to Sacramento, CA where she completed high school. She developed an interest for poetry which eventually led to her performing at open mic’s. This passion would lead her on the path to pursue her love for music. Saweetie attended San Diego state then transferred to The University of Southern California where she would graduate in 2016.
Women Fitness President is in conversation with the superbly talented rapper and influencer Saweetie.
Namita Nayyar:
You are a rapper, musician, influencer, student, fashion icon, CEO and philanthropist. Introduce us to your life as you wear so many hats?
Saweetie:
So many hats! I feel like my life is truly a dynamic of all of those things, and because I’ve become a “celebrity” later on in my life, I was able to experience the majority of my young adulthood as a normal person.
I’ve begun to understand the steps I took to get where I am today and because of that, I have spent a lot of time working towards what I am looking to achieve in the future.
However, music is my passion and foundation. It continues to open the doors for all of the other things that I’ve always found interest in and planned to do.
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Namita Nayyar:
You have spoken about how you used a social media strategy that sky-rocketed both your fashion and music career. Tell us more about the role of social media in your career?
Saweetie:
I feel like social media is a portal that can be used for great benefits when it comes to spreading the message about your music and your brand—in my case both.
It has become a business tool for not only influencers but also for big companies. I consider myself a big company because ICY represents more than just “Saweetie” the musician, it represents all the things underneath my umbrella which includes fashion, philanthropy, beauty and all of the goals I plan to tackle later in life.
Namita Nayyar:
Three things that you love and three that you hate about social media?
Saweetie:
OK, I want to end on a positive note.
So I’ll start with all the things that I hate. I hate fake news. I hate ghost accounts that make negative comments, and three, I hate that something negative about you can go viral. Having to relive that moment and not knowing when it can come back at some point later on down the line is like having PTSD.
Three things that I love. I love that entrepreneurs, like myself, are able to create their own fan base, their own consumer base, and make a living off of social media through word of mouth. I also love the creativity that comes with social media. I like looking at other girls who are doing brand collaborations, influencers that may have a great feed and aesthetic sense and overall, being inspired by short interview clips that I come across as I use it as a great source of creativity and motivation.
Lastly, I love that social media helped successfully launch my career in music. It was the way of introducing myself to the world, like, “Hey, what’s up? It’s the ICY girl, Saweetie!”
Namita Nayyar:
What exercises comprise your fitness regime or workout routine that you may like to share?
Saweetie:
Well, I love legs and I was an athlete since I can ever remember. I come from an athletic family. My grandfather played for the San Francisco 49ers and my uncles played football as well. My aunties ran track. We’re all really athletic. So when it comes to fitness, I love working on my legs. I think if you have good legs, you look good overall. So, I would say squats and leg presses. Even, mixing in some dance moves like squatting and dancing. I’ve been trying to practice it more and more, It’s a really good exercise!
Namita Nayyar:
Do you take some special diet or have a strict menu that you follow to remain healthy and physically fit? Your anytime favorite food?
Saweetie:
I try to cook for myself. I feel like if I’m not going to go on a strict diet, I can do my due diligence by cooking as much as possible and controlling my portions by measuring ingredients so my meal is healthy.
And my any time favorite food would definitely be crawfish with a yummy cajun sauce, extra spicy, and a side of rice.
Namita Nayyar:
We hear that you consider your style to be a mix of both high-fashion and alley-fashion. What are your five all-time favorite party looks for 2020?
Saweetie:
I would definitely say a furry bra with silk and ribbons, oversized color lenses or clear shades. I think that’s really dope! Maybe like some bull riders. I’ve been wearing a lot of low riders and I like how it accentuates my hips. I think a simple but sexy halter top and platform heels because if you wear platform heels, you have to have a well-trained foot and great balance. Those three different looks from high and low-end brands, mixed together, would be great!
Namita Nayyar:
Give us one haircare and one skincare tip that you swear by?
Saweetie:
I would definitely say deep conditioning your hair. I get my hair done a lot and I have noticed that my hair is starting to thin. When it comes to skin, it’s all about daily masks and moisturizing your skin.
Namita Nayyar:
Tell us about your favorite music and fashion icons and what in them inspires you the most?
Saweetie:
I really have love and respect for the 70s and 80s!
Some of my favorites are Tina Turner, Marvin Gaye, and The Isley Brothers. I feel like they didn’t have anything to sample or to pull from, so their sound of music was original, coming from the heart and soul which is why it is called soulful music. You can hear it in their records and see it in their fashion choices. I want to channel what they were able to tap into. They had a unique sound and style of their own, which is so important in today’s generation. I’m always really inspired to create that feeling for myself and for my fans.
Namita Nayyar:
You’ve also spoken about how you wish to create your own fast-fashion house. How do you plan to go about it? Will it be a bigger version of ICY?
Saweetie:
It’ll definitely be a bigger version of ICY. I feel like I have a good sense of style and know what fashion trends are going to come; therefore, I know what will sustain over a period of time. I want to create a line that I love. If I love it, I’m going to wear it. So I’m super excited about that because I have a lot of great ideas that I can’t wait to share with everyone!
Namita Nayyar:
Your five tips for college girls who look up to you for some fashion advice?
Saweetie:
I feel like nothing is new under the sun and you’ll see both music and fashion repeats itself. So go out there and see what are people wearing and what’s popular! Do your research and see how and why people are wearing it now. Then get inspired and create, you can even mix and match and create a version of something that’s your own!
I also purchase and collect a lot of fashion books. I have the Yves Saint Laurent “All About Yves” book. I have a ton of magazines that I would suggest collecting to get inspired by, and my advice would be to share that advice and what you think is interesting with other people, maybe bounce ideas off of one another. I always say, “two or three creative minds are better than one.”
Lastly, you create your own sense of style. As long as a woman is happy, knows what looks good on her body, knows she’s comfortable in and she’s proud and confident in it, that’s what matters the most!
Namita Nayyar:
Tell us about your preparations for upcoming songs. You’re favorite among them.
Saweetie:
Well, my preparation for this project was first to feel confident and happy about finding my sound. Working long hours in the studio to deliver this record to my fans really makes it a fun project with great vibes all around. One of my favorite among them is actually a workout song! I’m so excited to share that record because it’s fun and has so much energy which I’m sure will motivate all the ICY girls out there to tap into their fitness.
I’m instructing them to do their sit-ups and squats, so they can look good for the summer but more importantly themselves—keyword “for themselves.” Self-confidence and body confidence is all about feeling good about yourself for yourself!
Namita Nayyar:
What do you wish to say about the website Womenfitness.net and message for your 5.3 Million fans on Instagram?
Saweetie:
Thank you!! Thank you Women Fitness for reaching out and taking the time to speak with me. I have a song that is going to go so good for not only my fan base but your fan base as well. So just stay tuned, because the music is coming sooner than you think!
Love you guys! And please stay safe and healthy during this time!
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