Doechii, a 26-year-old American rapper, has captivated the music world with her groundbreaking achievements. This year, she won the coveted Grammy Award for Best Rap Album with "Alligator Bites Never Heal," marking her as only the third female artist to receive this honor. The past few weeks have been a whirlwind for Doechii, featuring not only a Grammy win but also a top 10 single and a viral moment from her hit "Denial is a River."
Doechii's recent accomplishments underscore her rapid rise in the music industry. Known for her unique sound, she initially gained attention with the 2021 viral hit "Yucky Blucky Fruitcake." Her journey has seen her share stages with prominent artists like SZA and Doja Cat, further establishing her presence in the rap scene. Despite her success, Doechii views music creation as akin to "working a muscle" at the gym, emphasizing persistence and growth.
"Some days you have days where you hit the gym and you're sore and then you have those days where you're really on fire." – Doechii
The rapper candidly discusses the challenges she faces, particularly when experiencing creative blocks. She attributes these moments to self-criticism, urging herself and others to focus on the work itself rather than harsh judgments.
"I'm critiquing the work. And it's like, don't critique the work. Just get the work done and move on." – Doechii
Her Grammy acceptance speech resonated widely, particularly for its empowering message to black women. Doechii emphasized self-trust and confidence as keys to overcoming societal stereotypes and establishing one's identity.
"To tell you that you can't be here, that you're too dark, or that you're not smart enough, or that you're too dramatic, or you're too loud. You are exactly who you need to be, to be right where you are, and I am a testimony right now." – Doechii
Looking ahead, Doechii has ambitious plans. She aims to release a new album, driven by her belief in exhaustive creative expression.
"You'll know an album is done when you have nothing left to say. You've bared everything." – ScHoolboy Q
"And I think that's a powerful message, because you keep writing until you've gotten it all out." – Doechii
Her dreams extend beyond album releases; she aspires to perform at the Super Bowl, drawing inspiration from artists like Kendrick Lamar who have graced the iconic stage.
Doechii's approach to music involves taking incremental risks, trusting her instincts, and gradually building confidence.
"And you try things little by little, and then eventually those risks get bigger and bigger and bigger." – Doechii
"And you trust yourself, you build a confidence and that's kind of how you establish who you are," – Doechii
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