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| "I'm also the most motivated, all the odds are against me. So I'll prove everyone wrong." |
How would you describe yourself and your music?
I would describe my music as emotional yet aggressive, R&B with a strong edge. I write love songs but I have an angry side because I've been through a lot. Whatever I can't convey strongly enough in words, I sing or rap it. I'm an individual. My music is real and all me. No gimmick, just me.
When did you first realize that you could sing? How did you grow and develop your craft?
I've always 'sang,' which is so cliche'. Anyone can 'sing,' but I first realized I was good at it when I was around 8. I was playing with my next-door-neighbor's daughter singing S.W.V. Her mother overheard me and had me sing for everyone she could find. I grew my craft from writing constantly no matter my mood, happy or sad, and writing about what was around me.
Describe your position in NBCMG and what it's like to work with other artists in the group.
I am the feminine touch to all these crazy dudes! I bring diversity. The girl next door can relate to me and boys like that I can spit a bar or 2. I love working the with guys. They motivate me to stay on my job, match their work or do better.
Who are some of your musical influences?
My musical influences are people who make good music. I'm really into writing, so I admire Ester Dean, Priscilla Rene, Ne-Yo and Ryan Leslie. I love a lot of 90's music, anybody who does what they do well.
What puts you in the mood to make songs?
What puts me in the mood to write is interesting or strong situations. I write about my bad and good relationships and my friends' relationships. What could be, what should be, those types of things.
What is the biggest obstacle you've faced so far on your journey to stardom?
My biggest obstacle is myself. I'm a perfectionist. I question everything I do. My life has been so crazy and because of that I have some doubts. Because I'm also the most motivated, all the odds are against me. So I'll prove everyone wrong.
What is your biggest accomplishment?
My biggest accomplishment is never losing site of all my goals and everything I want to do.
What is your favorite song that you've written and why?
I thought long and hard and I think every song is my favorite on certain days. Some come from special places, but they are all my favorites. It really depends. Right now it's this song called Love Flu. I love it because, who can't understand being sick of loving someone? You want to stop but you can't. When I wrote it I was thinking about the irony of doing something even though you know it's no good for you. That's my favorite right now.
What can we expect from Beretta Star in the future?
You can expect great music from me. All I want to do is make great music. I'm working on my first solo tape entitled, The L.I.A.R., which stands for Love Is Always Real. Up until now I've been writing and doing features for other artists.
Check out this track she features on with Yung Blaza:
Check out this track she features on with Yung Blaza:
