he entire interview from L'Official:
There are alot of intimate and touching moment on the dvd..
I decided to film and edit all those intimite moments myself. I think I wouldn't be able to be so honest with someone else in the room,not even my family. I wanted to show myself like never before. It's hard to be away for a year an a half. It' s hard work and very lonely,despite having great friend and family that visits sometimes. What I miss the most while on tour is my home,my bed,shower and all those little things your attached to. The difference in time is the worst,because of that the distance is ever further away. The moments I can't reach my loved ones because they are asleep are the moments I feel very vulnerable. Its funny I because I named my album I AM. I've been performing since I was very young. My fans see me perform,they see my pictures but they never saw the real me. I wanted to show the real me.
An important moment on the dvd is when one of your fans get angry because you didn't say hello..
It's difficult being a celebrity. People judge you without meeting you. They have an image of you. On that specific moment I was shopping with my mother in Paris. I wanted to enjoy my time with her,because she came to visit. I thought I gave my fans the maximum and suddenly a fan started cursing in front of the camera. I didn't even see it. He got mad because he admires me and didn't get my attentionhe hoped for. He was one of the hundred people that wanted a picture or autograph. He didn't get what he wanted but that how things are sometimes. Broken Hearted Girl is about that. I can perform in front of a huge audience but I rather eat Mexican with my friends.
Do people sometimes forget you young?
Being on television doesn't change you. I've always kept my privatelife private because I wanted to protect the vulnerable young me. I want to be optimistic,that's why I protect my life,work hard and stay strong. I want to show women that.
How do you keep up with this demanding life and so much pressure?
My job is my passion,my big love. I'll do anything,till my feet bleed. When I work I forget to eat,drink and use the restroom. I'm born to do what I do. It was new for me to edit and produce a movie. Maybe I can produce videos for younger artist in the future.
Where did the African theme come from?
the musical about Fela Kuti has inspired me so much, I'm full of it. I Wish I Could Be on stage with him,stood with all those rows of tambourines and colors, sexy girls dancing with their soul. That's exactly what I feel when I'm performing.
My new album is inspired by That, it is different, with arrangements that do not normally find in pop music.When L'officiel asked me for this shoot,I swear like 60 till 70% of the images they inspired, matching the images I've collected for my album. I am so proud of my history that I can perform. That's royalty!''
In the shoot you are wearing a dress made by your mother..
She had many african fabrics of different clans,because she couldn't choose. She used them all. It was emotional and spiritual so put on such a dress. I've never felt more majestic. All this time and energie she put in making this dress,I'll always remember it.
Can you tell us something about working with Thierry Mugler?
He is amazing. I feel honored to have worked with him. I saw a exhibition about superheroes and loves everything that was made by Mugler. I immediatly knew I wanted to work with him for Sasha Fierce. My mom made a appointment with him in Paris. He drew amazing sketches and gave my tour a whole new direction. He is the MJ of fashion.
Are you interested in modern art?
I go to the Miami Art Basel every year. I don't neccesarily need to find the next great young artist. But I love beautiful things. I love painting but I haven't done it in a while. But that are some of the things I want to do again. I paint many African women. Because of my mom I love art. Her home is like a museum. Just like my home.
MJ was very present during your tour..
I dedicated this tour to him. Luckily I was able to tell him how much I loved him when he was stil alive. He is my inspiration. I sang his songs when I was just six years old. I respect him so much and I want everybody that attended my tour to think of him. He is the reason I do what i do. He is irreplaceable and nobody will be better than him. It's a blessing to have him as a rolemodel.
This is translated so there will be grammatical errors
Again,
Stolen from Ukmix 