Figured you might like to read this one. From “cut out and keep”
- When did you first get involved with music and what drew you towards rap and hip-hop? I always loved hip hop from when I first heard Kurtis Blow on a pirate radio station as a kid. I never thought i would end up rapping or anything. It was more like trying to make my friends laugh.
- When did you first learn to rap and did it come naturally to you? It didn’t come naturally at all. I sucked. I just loved it and kept doing it.
- Where do you look for inspiration when songwriting? Lately the inspiration has been just wanting people to be happy and to think when they listen to my music. But it can come from anywhere and from anything- Eckhart Tolle to Tim & Eric.
- It sounds like you’ve been in the studio quite a bit recently, how’s the new album coming along? The new album is coming out beyond my wildest dreams I am so excited. I have never made music as good as this before.
- You’re an animal lover, do you have any pets and what are your favorite animals? Yes I have 2 birds, I love birds the most. What people don’t know is that birds are very affectionate and smart. My birds hang out and sing with me all day. Lots of birds need rescuing too- there is nothing sadder than birds stuck in cages. Please go rescue a bird and give him a nice home and let him out in your house all day!
- How did you get involved with PETA and how was working on the campaign? I am pretty active in animal rights, I’ve done stuff for Farm Sanctuary and other things- so I really wanted to do something for PETA. I met up with them first in Berlin and then they used the image for the USA.
- You’re a raw vegan, do you find it hard to eat on tour? How do you survive dining out? What prompted you to pick up the diet, and was it a gradual thing? It is the best thing in the entire universe. It’s really changed my life. I never get sick, and my consciousness is soaring. It was gradual, first I was vegetarian, then I went vegan, then raw. It’s easier that way, first get rid of meat, then fish, then dairy, then cooked etc. I did a program with Amy Rachelle who is a raw food goddess and it was hands down one of my best decisions I ever made. It’s not hard on tour at all because I come prepared with food. It’s a lot easier than you think. And you can always get a salad out wherever you are. The payoff is so great that I never miss eating the old way. Raw Vegan is the answer!
- What are your favorite meals and do you love cooking? I absolutely love making food, and I love feeding people. I always have people at my house and I make them food. I love making a kale, dulse, olive salad. Veggie flax seed crackers. Curry coconut kelp noodles. Strawberry Mousse. All raw, all vegan, all the time!
- How do you keep fit when you’re on tour and what’s your favorite workout music? I like to run and am a serious yoga practitioner. Also I get fit by performing because I jump all over the stage like a monkey when I play. Fave workout music ranges from Digitalism, Crookers,Jay-Z, Who Made Who ,Tittsworth & The Federation, Homeboy Sandman.
- Where are your favorite places to tour and go on holiday? I love playing in Europe. And in Japan. Holidays are funny for me because I travel so much actually being home in NYC is a holiday for me! But I do love the woods so I do try to get into nature when I can.
- How would you describe your style? A little bit ghetto, a little bit hippy, a little bit glamorous, a little bit ridiculous.
- Where do you shop and do you make any of your own clothes? I like defacing clothes. I have a second hand Fendi shirt with the F’s all over it and i wrote “Logos Suck” in magic marker on it.
- Do you like to do any kind of crafting? No, I am too busy.
- What would be a typical day in the life of Princess Superstar? Drink fresh squeezed green juice. meditate. work on music, answer a million emails, update blog/tweets/myspace. make phone calls, yoga. meet friend for dinner or make dinner at my house. go see music at night or read a book that usually is a spiritual text, and go to sleep early. Or, rush to the airport and go to europe to play.
- You’re really into tweeting. What makes you enjoy it so much? What other ways do you get techie? I like the interactive nature of tweeting. I like to talk to people – my “fans” which I put in quotes on purpose. I like to see what other people are doing, what their vibe is. I am curious. I guess you could say I am techie I live on the computer. I make music on the computer too using Ableton Live.
- What was the last record you bought? What’s been on your stereo? At this moment I am listening to Pink Floyd “Animals”. Last record I bought was some underground hip hop called The Sleepwalkas.
- Do you have any tips for throwing an awesome party? Nope.
- In what ways do you like to spoil yourself and relax? I love spas- saunas and steambaths and massages. There is a place in Queens called Spa Castle. It is like 5 floors of whirlpools and saunas. It’s heaven on earth.
- What are your hopes and dreams for this year? I want to make the most beautiful amazing record. I want to fall in love. I want peace on earth and all beings everywhere to be happy joyous and free.
