Brazen Barbie: This or That Interview

In an interview with frankie magazine, Kenyan-Australian hip hop artist Brazen Barbie discusses her music preferences and career. She recommends her mixtape 'BRAZEN' as the best introduction to her work, describing it as her 'firstborn' that should receive love first, with 'TOO BRAZEN' hitting harder. When asked about dream collaborations, she expressed interest in working with both Missy Elliott and Cardi B, citing Missy's influence on hip-hop and Cardi's infectious personality. Brazen Barbie prefers writing lyrics over melodies, finding joy in listeners discovering new bars on repeated listens. She writes music at night when her brain is most active. The artist favors tea over coffee, clubs over pubs, and would rather tour the world than just Australia to experience different crowds and cultures. While she acknowledges intimate shows create the best memories, she prefers big festivals for their electric atmosphere. Brazen Barbie, raised in Perth/Boorloo and challenged by Melbourne/Naarm, credits both cities for shaping her identity. She chooses rapping over singing for its directness, and track over ballet for teaching her discipline and resilience. The interview, titled 'tunesday – this or that with brazen barbie', appears in issue 133 of frankie magazine, available through the frankie shop, subscription, or stockists.