Tinashe | Broken Record (Full Episode)

Tinashe’s changing what success in pop music can look like. Back in 2014 her song "2 On" featuring Schoolboy Q hit big on Billboard. With major success looming, Tinashe released projects that missed the charts but gained her a strong, loyal fanbase. In 2019 she left her major label to go independent. And judging from her massive online following today, her fans have stuck behind her.
In April, she dropped the highly meme-able track "Nasty" that many are calling the song of the summer. “Nasty” comes from her album Quantum Baby, the second part in a trilogy of new albums.
Justin Richmond spoke to Tinashe from Amazon Studio 126 about her new albums and what it took to go independent. They also talk about her role in The Polar Express and working with Tom Hanks.
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For generations of music lovers, the liner notes on albums were a central part of the way music was heard. You bought an album and it came with an accompanying narrative: a digression, an aside, a backstory-maybe even an invented history. We intuitively understood that great music required not just listening but conversation between the artist and the audience and the audience and the rest of the world.
Broken Record is a podcast that restarts those conversations-in a world without liner notes-for a new audience of music lovers.
Broken Record is hosted by Justin Richmond with interviews by producer Rick Rubin, writer Malcolm Gladwell, and former New York Times editor Bruce Headlam.
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[@user-nq5ft1cb9s]

Shes bigger than everyone in the game as a female engineer, she focuses on music theory and future forward sounding music. No one is doing it like this. All while not even signed to a record label. With all respect, I see Tinashe above the industry.

[@xatreason]

and that’s why we ride so hard for her because the vision has always been there, the world is just barely catching up ♒️🪐

[@dariusscott671]

@@xatreasonwell said. I love her DOWN

[@Theblunt99]

A lot of women engineer their own music. I need yall to stop talking and buy her music. Nasty is over and she still has never went even gold with an album

[@philippeostiguy3917]

​@@Theblunt99 sells out the tours to audiences of people excited for the deep cuts though - depth over breadth

[@AspenDreamzzz]

I went on a long ride through the country in the dark last night and listened to my favorite Tinashe songs and they just make you FEEL. It makes you escape and start imagining and feeling a connection to the earth. I don’t know how to explain it but I feel a lot and can FEEL the vibes of the earth as I drive around, I feel it all and her music really does the same thing to me. Combine them, driving around and Tinashe.. it’s .. euphoric

[@javanjefferson7251]

“Needs” was definitely a step in the right direction in how she started moving in this new era, ever since she dropped that she’s been unstoppable dropping bangers

[@KYLETISZAI]

Literally always a go to

[@DREAMFinite]

I swear Needs is a super smash mega hit in my mind lol kinda wish it came out after Nasty

[@TheDivineMoonchild]

@@DREAMFinitefelt

[@philippeostiguy3917]

@@DREAMFinite 6x platinum in my house for sure

[@blakejohnson9378]

SHES A STAR. ALWAYS HAS BEEN.

[@JamesJohnson-qu1qj]

With Tinashe single nasty hitting number 1 on US Rhythmic radio today, it shows with hard work and determination you can achieve most things in life. I can't wait hear her newest project Quantum Baby this week.

[@zetta1985]

Tinashe fans really are super dope. Proud to be one!

[@seranocomva8425]

😘

[@sum808s]

I’ve been on the tinashe train for nearly 9 years now and miss thing’s tank is still full. The sound she curates is consistently refreshing. I would love to hear more about her dedication to music videos and dancing. Especially with that short film/music video on BB/Ang3l… who the hell is doing it like her?!?!?

[@BellesView]

This! The short film was a pleasant surprise!

[@shelleyverma4822]

YES!!!

[@alexisbutter1599]

I just love how she can talk about her creating a track from scratch because she is in control of her art. I love Tinashe's music and I hope she continues doing things the way she want because all her songs have been hits for me! She's got it! Very excited for Quantum Baby in 3 days!! I was holding my breath while yall talked about two tracks we have not heard yet...👀

[@HanaRosePrevious]

Righhht the 2 tracks I was like hu? #UhHuh

[@SS-uz5hc]

I live for the Tinashe mixtapes that not many know, Amethyst it is my hidden gem, her engineering skills are above average

[@michaelparker6806]

They are and she is so slept on I also love the mixtape with the purple I just can’t think of it right now.

[@QuantumBB]

Oooh cmon quantum baby week content the album is almost ours!!!! Nasty is going down in history and is literally the song of the summer 2024!!!! SWEETEES WE UP & this was an amazing interview !!!

[@chayo4537]

Its a nasty girl summer which blends in perfectly with hot girl summer. Wtf is brat summer. Doesnt even match or make any sense.

[@JoePossible444]

I've been waiting for her to blow up like this and I'm so happy for her. Can't wait to see her in concert

[@mac_daddyy]

JUSTICE FOR NEEDS!!!! 👏🏽👏🏽

[@cardcaptortwink]

Tinashe’s music has always been conceptually complex, but I have gotten the sense (and she confirmed in this interview) that her creating process is very instinctual, and that’s what I think is really cool about her. She’s not being too cerebral in her approach, she’s just doing her, and that authenticity is what helps her music genuinely connect with us as fans.

[@MKAudette]

y’all needa go back and listen to 333 for real. that album got me through some shit. im glad she’s getting her flowers 🌸

[@Peterrdee]

Tinashe is so unique and in her own lane definitely one of the best music artists in the past few decades She’s an amazing dancer also

[@leomcalary7320]

When Tinashe speaks, we listen!

[@Tigerboss11]

Tinashe is highly intelligent in the craft and is only getting better with time. I can’t wait until the album drops

[@xatreason]

I’m cheesing so hard. So ready for Quantum Baby!!! loved this interview and the questions

[@heyimtreve]

the most talented artist of this generation

[@3037Imp]

She was the little girl in Polar Express OMG!!🤯

[@swayze693]

she’s too good for any label, and this know that. they know her worth, and the genius behind her art. this is an artist, not a beautiful face that has a talent. singing can be taught. when it comes to creating a sound from scratch is when we will place her in her own lane. she is what every main stream singer/entertainer should be!

[@happybee1441]

I remember looking into her and her music and becoming a fan and I'm so glad I DID! Saw her twice live and she's AMAZING

[@_aaronron]

great interview. i love that she’s shed this “underrated” narrative and people are seeing her for the superstar she is. her lore is so inspiring and always motivates me as a creative too

[@haahmayan9637]

Cold sweat will always be my jam and the UK drill rappers even covered it and now all her discography is coming I’m so excited been on this journey with you Nashe since Aquarius 😍

[@goodgood2651]

She is the only one who makes this kind of music like the beats the singing its just amazing she is in her own lane and genre .and always ahead of her time always

[@quincygross3640]

I’m proud to be a fan so many years ❤ you always been a star to me ❤

[@willfitzpatrick1695]

been riding w/ her for so long, she's literally everything & deserves her flowers. we love you nashe♡

[@TheNephew]

She's such an inspiration! She's up for even greater things, I'm sure!

[@ilanarossouw4451]

I like how this interview shed more light on her technical side and her process of coming up with a song. I wonder how she decided what songs need to be divided into which parts if she describes Quantum Baby as an evolved BB/Angel if the songs were relatively made around the same period and if she went back to make more songs upon the upcoming releases. Love that she was giving Chainless some screentime in this interview😂 I really NEED some justice for NEEDS, I don't know how it didn't blow up. She has so many gems period! I also need to know what Enough is, I feel robbed of a sonic experience

[@meeks1201]

Her Aquarius energy is everything ✨

[@isabelladossantos5738]

she's so aquarius

[@amirseven7283]

My Girl! My Queen Miss Tinashe!!!

[@heyimtreve]

Favourite forever

[@alafolieee]

tinashe is crazy talented i am loving to see her finally getting her flowers from the mainstream this era after going independent

[@angelofscorpio]

Sweet T!!! Quantum Baby is phenomenal as I knew it would be, sooo proud of her! 💕

[@JZidor]

She’s an artist ain’t a lot of her’s around

[@JackeyMonter]

I’ll be honest I always loved Tinashe. She is so underrated and i actually love it because not that many people know about her. Like only cool people know wassup. Real tinashe fans been knowing she’s dope asf. And when I have a sick song of hers in my playlist & someone is next to me hearing they’re like “ oh you got good taste” like yeah I’m cool and your not 😂 haha idk I’m a gatekeeper when they’re underrated cause they’re so talented it makes me feel cool 🫶🏼 in other words tinashes music makes me feel like a baddie

[@michaelparker6806]

This is why I love her bc she is focused solely on her artistry she don’t need validation from nobody she is Tinashe.

[@stegarx]

Yes Tinashe, don’t ever change. The OG fans (since mixtape era) love your process ❤❤❤

[@Mindyours1999]

So so proud of her!!!!

[@domanca-dk3mx]

great interview and love the video format for these

[@chestertheblack]

Tinashe is greatness

[@3037Imp]

I love her so much omgg

[@Tswazy2]

Her creativity is otherworldly like not one Tinashe album is identical

[@skitzothedon2363]

Can't wait to see you in Atlanta October 26 tinashe

[@heyimtreve]

Im so excited to stream Quantum Baby 😍

[@hadrianjones8044]

My favorite artist ❤❤❤❤

[@fussellralcon]

"Why isn't [x song] as big as "Nasty" is literally me every time I remember that was one of her biggest hits. I'm happy it hit but damn she has albums and albums full of songs just like that or even better

[@oceanclassics7773]

love her ❤️

[@amaraw9893]

Love Ms.Tin Tin dowwwn🥰 been listening since I was in middle school. Im finna graduate college now😄

[@9passion]

Hype for you Tee!!! So Excited to check out the album 🙌🏾 I'll be Live Reacting to it ✨️

[@l0_0l]

i love a strange loop-and tinashe! excited for anal of her hard earned success and the new projects she’s going to share with us.

[@Tania-wh7sg]

Enough is not on the album 😭

[@Hero-up8hv]

Honest to god tinashe is a staple in the 2010’s we all knew she had the potential but she didn’t have her first own identity within music. Her public persona is sorta like plane. It was amazing to see some personality in her music like nasty. Also her engaging in the conversation online. Also speaking against misogynist men definitely kept me on her radar and I understood where to place her in my mind and didn’t forget. Solid branding.

[@Hero-up8hv]

Now we have an interesting place to leave off after the success of nasty. I can root for her as an independent artist. I think she should reintroduce herself to her new fan base and tell her core fan base to stop speaking about the past in the comments and enjoy her music objectively. It’s starting to affect new comers that are just catching up. makes it feel like she is lost potential when it’s not the case. she just needs good PR.

[@robertgonzalez3845]

Remember seeing 👀 watching her on Two and half men

[@swayze693]

throw it in the bag rip the tag what’s good, making bitches mad cause i’m bad what’s good🎶 what a serve giving chinless an honorable mention. ugh whoever still listens to ICWD mixtape please like this comment. i love her so fucking much.

[@leomcalary7320]

When she mentioned Chainless I had the biggest smile on my face!!

[@cartier2312]

Tinashe is cute 💕

[@c.bambinglockleys]

Tinashe ❤❤❤

[@nenej12]

I’m starting to fall in love with Ms Tinashe I hear she’s going to working with machinedrum

[@RealestGuyInTheRoom-]

What the hell is "Enough"??? We aint get that on the new album

[@PurrfucktionTV]

My thoughts exactly! WE NEED IT

[@AntonioxLOL]

exactly!?

[@MalayaJ]

I need to hurry a buy my ticket 🎟️

[@thisisnoangel]

That’s my mother

[@mandybae2524]

She should work with Canadian artist 🎉

[@ponchi7928]

nashe!!!

[@heyimtreve]

2 more days of New Album

[@Matrl343]

Ll and too short has a Bell in their whistle

[@JZidor]

Why she dressed like we in 2006 lol

[@Tswazy2]

😂😂😂 I ain't gone lie at first glance I thought it was an old interview esp since she never ages

[@JZidor]

@@Tswazy2 she don’t age too lol I forget how long she been in the industry

[@meggydeloatch]

⁠​⁠​⁠@@JZidorFr she’s only 31 😍 but looks a lot younger with an old soul

[@arwaalmustafa]

which song is "enough"?

[@jxyjxy456]

enough didn’t make it on the album…

[@iamtylerwells]

What is Enough???

[@glo333y]

Enough is an scrapped song originally was in QUANTUM BABY

[@BgJimy]

She said...red flags? Where's the song mam. 4:15

[@Tania-wh7sg]

On her album

[@GraceJohnson-e1z]

Thomas Margaret Gonzalez Daniel Walker Linda

[@heyimtreve]

🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼

[@Jackpotwin888]

Ok I love her but nasty ain't a good song..she has so much better

[@Miraa_007]

She would've been a star..if she didn't get into all the drama with drake,Chris brown, Rihanna and Beyonce smh. All the best girl

[@zaywig1258]

🤔🤔

[@zetta1985]

This narrative is so whack…..move around

[@chrisroyale7626]

Except she is a star?….

[@ahmaud3660]

girl pls

[@1Gqbucker]

Everything you say is false. That has nothing to do with her star power and success. The label just never believed in her period thats it.

[@andres2549]

Hard work is paying off 🥹🥹🥹