Author: Shamir

Quotes

I was inspired to make music since I was 7 because my aunt is a songwriter.

I was inspired to make music since I was 7 because my aunt is a songwriter.

- Shamir

My first time doing music was on acoustic guitar. I had a friend from Texas who taught me so much country, I entered a few country competitions. But eventually, I got tired of it.

My first time doing music was on acoustic guitar. I had a friend from Texas who taught me so much country, I entered a few country competitions. But eventually, I got tired of it.

- Shamir

My plan was to release a tape, move to Arkansas, live on a farm, and make music like Bon Iver.

My plan was to release a tape, move to Arkansas, live on a farm, and make music like Bon Iver.

- Shamir

I can hit baritone notes, and I can sing in the soprano range if I wanted to. I did this thing a long time ago where I did a duet with myself. I sound like two different people.

I can hit baritone notes, and I can sing in the soprano range if I wanted to. I did this thing a long time ago where I did a duet with myself. I sound like two different people.

- Shamir

I think as long as you wear your imperfections on your sleeve, people respect it more.

I think as long as you wear your imperfections on your sleeve, people respect it more.

- Shamir

As far as influences, I listen to a lot of people like Nina Simone and other androgynous voices, almost to make me feel like I'm not alone.

As far as influences, I listen to a lot of people like Nina Simone and other androgynous voices, almost to make me feel like I'm not alone.

- Shamir

My favourite singer ever in the world is Ari Up from The Slits. Her voice is amazing to me. It's carefree, but it's also really amazing.

My favourite singer ever in the world is Ari Up from The Slits. Her voice is amazing to me. It's carefree, but it's also really amazing.

- Shamir

I want people to listen to my music and everyone to feel included, and I think it's kind of working because all my audiences are always so colorful.

I want people to listen to my music and everyone to feel included, and I think it's kind of working because all my audiences are always so colorful.

- Shamir

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