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25 quotes by Kimbra

Kimbra Lee Johnson (born 27 March 1990), known mononymously as Kimbra, is a New Zealand recording artist based in Los Angeles. Kimbra's unique musical style draws from many different genres, often blending more modern electropop and R&B with classic jazz and soul musical elements. Her musical influences range from Prince and soul singer Minnie Riperton, to Björk and Jeff Buckley. Her unique style was showcased on her debut album, Vows, which...
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I moved from New Zealand to Melbourne when I was 17. I'd planned to go to university to study French, but I was offered a contract to write and... →

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I'm so fascinated by the human longing for meaning. The way we relate romantically to each other is so much to do with our longing for meaning as... →

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It's a really cool time for artists who want to strive for a little more depth in what they want to say to come forward. We live in a very fast... →

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I do like the idea of pulling in different producers to get new perspectives. That's what I did with Vows and I feel it just gives variety and... →

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I feel far more connected to the whole band if I can somehow physically respond... with my body.

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I like challenging people. I love pop music that can just throw you off.

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I want to be the kind of artist who keeps pushing on every album. I don't want to settle on a sound.

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When you work on an album for three and a half years, you're kind of ready for it to get out there. To have your songs reach people.

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I have times when I doubt what I'm doing. When those moments hit, I think about how grateful I am to be able to do what I do every day. It was... →

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You can get really left of centre influences in mainstream pop. Michael Jackson and Prince are some of the most progressive artists ever if you... →

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People are consuming more than ever, but I think they want a bit of honesty and depth. Adele, Gotye, Janelle Monae - they're giving you a catchy... →

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The fun of being in the pop world is you can really play with people's perceptions of what the word pop means.

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All my album artwork is body painting.

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