I was reading up about Dr.Luke’s career as a star-maker, and wondered whether you were worried about having to relinquish any creative freedom to work with someone like that?
I think one of the reasons that I felt so safe with Luke, is that he instantly picked up on my personal glow, and he’d never want to kill that. He’s very spiritual in a way, and I think he’s exploring other sides of himself, as he's proved himself in the pop world. I think taking me under his wing is a good example of that. Obviously he will try to connect me with people, and he wants Elliphant to grow as big as possible, but he won’t distract me. In fact he keeps me on my path. I’ve said yes to things before, and he’s stopped the whole project, like “Elli, this is not smart. It’s not you.” And I’ve been very thankful for that. I don’t have pretentious feelings about music. I just want to make it and get it out there. So it’s good to have someone with power who cares about my personality looking out for me.
When your record comes out next year you could end up on this huge platform, are you at all worried about the pressures that level of attention can bring?
It’s been this slow process so I think we’re ready for it. And we’ve been lucky as the blogs, media, and all these cool ****ing people have been cuddling this project for so long, so there’s a very stable ground beneath us. I’m writing everything and it's all based on ideas that I have. This is not an ego trip. I’m never going to be that person that buys a big car and a big house in Hollywood. I do have one dream for my family as they have many problems, so I need to get a place for us, but that will be like a farm in the hills in Portugal or something. A nature-grounded experience. The spirit of giving is the most euphoric experience you can have. And there’s so many people in power in the pop world that have forgotten about all that. I look at these people like Jay Z and Beyonce, and I’m ashamed. What are they doing buying golden baby toys for Kanye West? I think the biggest luxury you can have as a human being is to help. Some people sacrifice their whole lives for it, as they don’t have this sort of chance. But I want to get out there, and try to get into the pop people’s minds a little bit. And if the money comes in, that’s when the fun begins. That’s when I can start doing interesting projects. It can sound like a PR trick, but when people meet me they feel it’s true. So, the more people that meet me, like you, the more good vibes that come into this project, and the more good vibes that go out. This is my mission.
she clearly has never taken the time to look at all the different charities Bey has been doing ever since shes become famous.. Sis, educate urself before talking sh!t.
Beyonce gave to charities more than she will ever earn in her lifetime so... She could probably buy this girls life and gave her to charity or something
I do have one dream for my family as they have many problems, so I need to get a place for us, but that will be like a farm in the hills in Portugal or something. A nature-grounded experience.
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The spirit of giving is the most euphoric experience you can have. And there’s so many people in power in the pop world that have forgotten about all that. I look at these people like Jay Z and Beyonce, and I’m ashamed. What are they doing buying golden baby toys for Kanye West? I think the biggest luxury you can have as a human being is to help.
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Here's the full list of "Top 20 Celebs Gone Good" (2013): 3. Beyoncé
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Charities & foundations supported 27
Beyoncé Knowles has supported the following charities:
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American Foundation for AIDS Research
Artists for Peace and Justice
Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes
Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Candie's Foundation
CHIME FOR CHANGE
Clinton Bush Haiti Fund
Clothes Off Our Back
Entertainment Industry Foundation
Feeding America
Food Bank For New York City
GEMS
Kids Wish Network
Love Our Children USA
Miami Children's Hospital Foundation
MusiCares
Music Rising
Oxfam
Phoenix House
Prince's Trust
Save The Music Foundation
Stand Up To Cancer
Survivor Foundation
The Lunchbox Fund
The Samburu Project
Women's Fund for Scotland
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Causes supported By Beyoncé Knowles (22)
Abuse, Addiction, AIDS & HIV, Animals, At-Risk/Disadvantaged Youths, Bullying, Cancer, Children, Creative Arts, Disaster Relief, Education, Family/Parent Support, Grief Support, Health, Human Rights, Hunger, Miscellaneous, Poverty, Rape/Sexual Abuse, Unemployment/Career Support, Water, Women
although, I'm not sure about Jay & Bey's efforts to help? I don't know about Jay but I thought I've seen Bey actually working with charities before? I mean, great if she does but it is unnecessary buying and showing off all their luxury. I'd be embarrassed.
although, I'm not sure about Jay & Bey's efforts to help? I don't know about Jay but I thought I've seen Bey actually working with charities before? I mean, great if she does but it is unnecessary buying and showing off all their luxury. I'd be embarrassed.
Could you not? So if I work hard for my own money, pay my taxes and so on... I can't buy an expensive gift sometimes? Because that's showing off?
And we're talking about Beyoncé here, one of the most charitable musicians out there (even since her DC days).
Beyonce gave to charities more than she will ever earn in her lifetime so... She could probably buy this girls life and gave her to charity or something
although, I'm not sure about Jay & Bey's efforts to help? I don't know about Jay but I thought I've seen Bey actually working with charities before? I mean, great if she does but it is unnecessary buying and showing off all their luxury. I'd be embarrassed.
So Beyonce can't buy luxury things with her hard earned money? Oh.
Not that I agree with her or anything but a few years ago Beyonce wasn't like that.
Now she openly makes it about the money and the power "1 Billion dollar in an elevator" etc. Like ok, Beyonce you are above all of us.
Still love her tho :}
But I agree that Beyonce has given so much for charity, more than this girl will ever, but still y'all don;t have to attack her, she is expressing her opinion and Bey and Jay really did make it about the "money" and the powert in the last few years..
