Hey Shenseea, what are you up to right now?
I’m currently working on some new and exciting music in the studio, setting up for my first birthday party to be held in Jamaica and balancing being a mum
As your North American tour kicks off, can you share some of your tour necessities?
I have to have my Cetaphil cream and Shea Butter to keep my skin moist after I’m done performing. My lipgloss and lip balm is a must and my book to unwind before I head to bed.
We’ve been loving your styling lately. What vibe do you try to channel when you’re on stage?
Pure femininity. I’m growing up. I was such a tomboy. I still am but I’m definitely in touch with my feminine side a bit more now.
When did you first discover that music was your calling?
When I couldn’t stop myself from playing my Michael Jackson CD in my walkman every single day. I always saw myself on stage when I closed my eyes, performing and singing like him.
What do you think your latest album says about this era of your journey?
That I’m adamant to explore my creativity no matter what. I will always be an artiste, a rebellious one at that. I want to be free to create.
Can you tell us what working with Wizkid on your latest song was like?
It was dope! He’s very chilled and down to earth which made it easy to work with him.
I’m asking this question for the fans and the fans only, will we ever see a K-Pop collab from you as a nod to your Korean heritage?
For sure! It would be wrong NOT to.
As one of the faces of contemporary Jamaican music, what do you think is the secret behind Jamaica’s cultural impact around the world?
Our authenticity. We are exactly who we say we are which makes that very cool to other people and cultures.
Across places like the Caribbean, Africa and the UK, Dancehall is a well-established genre. How do you find the American audience responds to what you bring to the genre?
They’re always in awe, reacting to my energy, accent, look, attitude, confidence. What can I say? It’s hard not to move when you hear my genre.
How do you preserve your artistic integrity now that you’ve blown up internationally?
I move with intuition and connect through energy, not by names or status. I find that it brings me so much peace when it’s all organic.
What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learned since your first hit?
That everything you say from that point forward will be accounted for so be careful and always be attentive.
When you have it, what do you like to do in your free time?
Sleep and spend time with my loved ones. Watching movies and playing games. I’m a very family-oriented type of gal.
Laruicci fur coat
Laruicci Passione Proibita Earrings
Source: https://schonmagazine.com/interview-shenseea/
photography. Fernando Rodriguez
fashion. Anthony Pedraza
talent. Shenseea
make up. Robin Ernst
hair. Shantae Paisely
retouch. Nico Beltramino
words. Shama Nasinde