Iggy Azalea 'low-key be doing shit: An in-depth interview with the Atlanta-by-way-of Australia rapper
Iggy discusses her collaboration with will.i.am, the artistic influence of her absentee father, and her dues-paying days with members of Atlanta’s own Oomp Camp and Dungeon Family
- Perry Julien
- Iggy Azalea onstage at Atlanta's Terminal West
With the most graceful stride, Iggy Azalea made her subtle 7 p.m. entrance into Atlanta music venue Terminal West two weeks ago. Immediately, she greeted Kevin, Alana, and Meg — a group of three dedicated Azaleans who drove a combined 14 hours to make the show — with friendly hugs and kisses. The clicks of her heeled BCBG boots against the venue floor resonated loudly within the arena as she and her fans cackled on their way to the bar.
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She threw down her purse, pulled up a chair, and engaged in some quality “kiki” with the clique. It was as if they’d known each other for years.
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Who’d think the woman behind all the “PU$$Y”-ness and Bizness Murda-ing could be so round-the-way? At least that’s how it seems until you peel back some of her layers.
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From what’s been told of it, Iggy’s life story can be summed up by her delight in taking risks. Whereas the idea of fleeing Australia at the age of 16 for an American rap career may not appeal to the least rational of people, Iggy took on a world filled with qualm and made it her (for lack of a better word) biotch.
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Now 22, Iggy’s burgeoning empire has expanded well beyond its archetypal limits. Not only can she claim two buzz worthy projects to her name, she’s also juggling a modeling contract with the Wilhelmina Agency as well as an upcoming tour with YMCMB’s Tyga.
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Before her guest-packed set, CL had a few moments to catch up with Ms. Iggy and discuss her latest and forthcoming projects (Glory and Trap Gold, respectively), her collaboration with will.i.am, the artistic influence of her absentee father, and her dues-paying days with members of Atlanta’s own Oomp Camp and Dungeon Family.
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I want to jump right into Glory. Listening to it, I could almost taste the Grand Hustle-ness of the record. How has the oversight of the Grand Hustle family affected your perception of your past music and work ethic?