When artists write their own music, we often learn a lot about their past: where they're from, what they went through, if they were hurt in a relationship, whatever. Music is a great outlet for that.In Iggy Azalea's case, we do learn a lot about her through her music, but there is one aspect of her life that she refuses to write about - where she's from.
We know what you're thinking "no money, no family...16 in the middle of Miami..." but that was just a part of her journey. The rapper, who is originally from Australia, took to Twitter to explain that lyric and why she purposely stays away from geo-specific material.
Her reasoning is incredibly thoughtful and brought out an awesome point that we had never even considered.
Lets talk...
- IGGY AZALEA (@IGGYAZALEA) October 17, 2014
As a kid loved rap but alot of lyrics were SO heavily themed around where you came from, it made me feel i didnt have a place.
- IGGY AZALEA (@IGGYAZALEA) October 17, 2014
I shared my journey in WORK but make it a point not to mention much about any place wether it be where i was birthed or where i now reside.
- IGGY AZALEA (@IGGYAZALEA) October 17, 2014
Because i approach writing as if I'm making music for my 14 year old self to hear and i don't want her to feel left out.
- IGGY AZALEA (@IGGYAZALEA) October 17, 2014
to fill a song full of references about australia or any other place in particular would defeat the entire point.
- IGGY AZALEA (@IGGYAZALEA) October 17, 2014
because the point is to defy the notion youre defined by the dirt underneath your feet.
- IGGY AZALEA (@IGGYAZALEA) October 17, 2014
the point is for many music is more influential, relatable and inspirational than the place we live.
- IGGY AZALEA (@IGGYAZALEA) October 17, 2014
I'm the product of how powerful music is and how far it can reach. I'm one of those kids and i love it.
- IGGY AZALEA (@IGGYAZALEA) October 17, 2014
and i love love love to see and hear about other kids from all around the world discovering that maybe rap music is for them too. :-)
- IGGY AZALEA (@IGGYAZALEA) October 17, 2014