A Chat with Princess Superstar (15.05.26)
Interview with Jay Lowe (guest contributor)
Princess Superstar is an American rapper best known for hits ‘Bad Babysitter’ and ‘Perfect Exceeder’, the latter of which had a surge in popularity when used in Saltburn.
You first became known in the UK with ‘Bad Babysitter’, which reached number 11 in the charts. Did this open many doors in this country for you? Would you say you’ve had more success here than in the US?
Princess Superstar: I definitely had more success in the UK than anywhere else. Which is just fine by me because I am a total Anglophile.
Your 2007 collaboration with Mason, ‘Perfect Exceeder’, got a new lease of life when it was used in the film Saltburn. Even though the song never went away, do you think its usage gave it validation?
Princess Superstar: Oh, totally, it went viral and everything in this spectacular way and reinvigorated my career.
On record, you’ve called yourself “The Female Eminem” and “The White Lil’ Kim“. Do you stand by these comparisons?
Princess Superstar: That was more humorous back then; I wouldn’t say that now at all.
How difficult have you found it as a white female in hip-hop? When you were starting out, did you struggle to be taken seriously?
Princess Superstar: Definitely hard, but I don’t want to complain about being white at all. But as a female, I always had to prove myself to be taken seriously.
How would you describe your lyrical content? There seems to be a focus on sex and humour. Are these subjects a starting point for you when writing?
Princess Superstar: I like mixing those two things for sure. But if you listen to my discography, a lot more is discussed.
Did you always want to become a rapper? Which emcees inspired you when growing up?
Princess Superstar: No, I was just into music, and I loved making music. Rapping came later and started more like a joke until I realised I wanted to actually do it.
There are some great tracks on Princess Superstar Is, like ‘Keith N Me’, ‘Wet! Wet! Wet!’ and ‘Welcome To My World’. Would you say that is your strongest album?
Princess Superstar: Probably my strongest but my favorite album I made was My Machine.
Your new single ‘YUM-ME’ is like the twin of ‘Perfect Exceeder’. How important is it for you to keep making music?
Princess Superstar: So important, it is in my soul.
A number of years ago, you claimed that you were effectively broke. Hopefully, you find yourself in a better situation now?
Princess Superstar: Yep, much better, thank God!
What is the biggest lesson that you’ve learnt in your career?
Princess Superstar: To believe in yourself when the world says “no”.
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