‘King of Hearts’ hitmaker Cassie may be surrounded by a team of paid staff who encourage her vocal performances without remorse, but in other facets of the young Grammy-winning nocalist’s life, she seems to be in tune with the truth.
Evidence of such can be found in her latest interview with hip hop publication ‘XXL’ magazine. When asked where she fits in a world of Beyonces, Rihannas, and Katy Perrys, the Bad Boy beauty was surprisingly forthcoming and showered praise on the three pop titans.
See her comments below and also hear her weigh in on how she hated her one and only hit ‘Me & U’:
Via XXL:
What’s the working relationship like with Puff right now?
Yeah, we’re working together. He’s helped me a lot with this project in trying to find where I fit in the world. I don’t know a better way to put that. [Laughs.] But, definitely. We work together.
It’s interesting that you’ve said “fit this world.” With artists like Rihanna and Katy Perry, how have you managed to stay in the running?
I don’t consider myself in the running. I consider myself such an underdog. Rihanna is seven albums in. She is non-stop working. I have been too, but on a totally different plane and level. Just not out, all over the world like that. I really started focusing on something. I would go away from it and come back. I’m just really a perfectionist with everything. So I don’t consider myself in the running with them. Hopefully soon! I’m working towards that. I think they’re all really awesome.
I actually recently saw Katy Perry’s tour movie [Katy Perry: Part of Me] and I thought that was really, really dope. I don’t know if you’ve seen it, but I saw it on the plane and I didn’t know what to think of it before I watched it. It was really inspiring. She really put herself through a lot on her tour. Getting married and living life as a young female in the industry is not is easiest thing. So that is dope.
You got another single “Numb” that’s making its way around the blogs. Do you ever feel like you could live up to “Me & U”? That song had a life of its own.
I think mentally with really considering I was 18, 19 years old. I’ve put out several records and singles on both my labels since. I really have tried a lot of different things. I feel like it was time to complete something that was for my supporters and for myself, for once, and not really have to worry about living up to “Me & U” because “Me & U” is such a staple record.
I didn’t like “Me & U” when I first cut it. That’s the funniest thing to me in the world. Like after I heard it, I was like, “I sound so monotone. What is this?” You know what I mean? Everyone fell in love with it. I don’t set myself up to feel like I have to hit an expectation of some sort. That’s why I wanted to make it vibe-y and it be a mixtape and not be an album and just give it to people.
Cassie On Beyonce Liking Her Music (via Global Grind):
“She’s shown me so much love over the past years, just telling me she loves my voice on records, she loves my tone – you can’t really beat that. You can’t beat Beyonce loving one of your records,” Cassie told Global Grind. “It’s so dope. She’s a sweetheart, she really is. I’ve been around her a few times and hung out with her in different situations and she’s so down to earth so, it really feels good that she feels that way about my records.”
The hell??? Who is Cassie!? Child please!!!
I am addicted to Numb;People was sleepin on Cass’,her mixtape is crazy.I expected something like that from Nicki.
Beyonce loves good music:King of Hearts is great.
“…If you are insane when it’s late in the night you can smoke one pop one close your eyes…”
P.Dummy needs to give this girl the promo team she deserves smh
For what?
He really do! I honestly think that king of hearts single could of been bigger than what it was.
LOL!! Samantha, you tried it with that title. Trying to start stan wars in the morning, shameful. We all know where Cassie stands, she doesn’t need to speak on it…
That was a very good answer.
Beyoncé, you humble Goddess!
* Lying*
I like the last Q&A Beyoncé always openly praises her fellow musicians all the time I have noticed both contemporary and old school. Not to mention everyone always says the same nice things about her personality. Which is why I didn’t take that bow down s*** serious. If I was in the industry, I wouldn’t bat an eyelid unless I was a b****!
F****** for mix tape beats, the struggle is real!
Nah I’m just playing I actually like it, and it’s cool she is giving her fans some loving and appreciation with this. Best of Luck, but she needs PROMO!
Ch… I don’t think Beyonce considers herself in any competition either, she’s on a much higher league than Rihanna and every basic teenage b**** in the in the industry.
For example, when Rihanna was barking That Rihanna reign just won’t let up, Beyonce was simply making $255 million in 3 years, laughing her ass off at the delusion.
AND YET RIH IS THE HOTTEST AND BADDEST CHICK IN DA GAME!! AND SHE IS ONLY 25! BEY WAS 25 9 YRS AGO WASN’T BIG LIKE KING RIH
Erm she was just as big at 25. You must be young.
Not as big, she was even bigger and had sold much more albums back then.
Wtf are you talking about???Beyonce was just as, no scratch that, was more respected than Rihanna at 25. Because she commended her peers and idols. And she actually obtained a substantial amount of vocal talents. Unlike your fave. So stop it.
Rihanna is so fake n SKINNY. Yuck. Cassie is so damn gorgeous. Chris Brown should better date her. Just my humble opinion. So haters dont attack the messenger.
But cassie is way skinner than RIHANNA oan KING RIH>>>>>BEY AND CASSIE
cassie has a 10-year-old boy’s body,a short face,backing tray ass and looks like a brazilian t*****
This weak b**** just insulted RIHANNA!? smdh #RIHANNANAVY!
Stop IT! Both Rihanna and Cassie are attractive young women in their own right!!
riKING/QUEEN>>>>>>beyfatce and chubbyfassi
Nobody is downgrading Cassie, not even Diddy. She is doing it herself.
Did she say she wants to be @ Katy’s level, girl you had a hit when Katy was still struggling in LA.
Something just doesn’t add up.
Her numb single is ok. I probably gotta listen to it again. I only heard i once. But I wish her BIG success tho.
I’m just such a perfectionist with it?? Was she trying to shade Bey and say bey was not
A perfectionist? The answer sounded shady. You can have a seat cuz I’m sure ur
Non singing ass works no harder than Bey. U can’t be a perfectionist if u have the same
Monotone vocals on every damn song u release and u haven’t even been doing nothing
Big since 2006. BYE liar!
TBH, I don’t think she really cares about her career anymore.
I think she’s content just spreading her legs for Diddy every night while he spends money on her.
She betta pray everyday that he don’t dump her ass.
Exactly.
“Me & U” slays tho.
Cassie is hot. That’s all I got….. 😆
This B**** is dumb as F***… She just told us why she will never succeed in this music industry. the b**** said she doesnt set expectations for herself… If you dont set a goal, then how do you expect to make… when you set a goal, it makes you work harded, and you become better as artist… She keeps dropping these songs with no choreo in the video. you dont sing very well, it would make sense for her to play on her strong traits, like dancing… If you are not here to be great, then I am not here for you…. Where the F*** is KING BEY!!! IM READY TO BE ENTERTAAAAINED!!!!!
Ok thats just some dumb s***! no one says u need to do everything i.e. dance, where spandex or bright colours, or sleep with the whole entertainment industry to make it, if she has an edge then she will sell.. point black! she doesnt need to imitate what other artists are doing to make it! if music is a hit, its a flippin hit, stop criticizing artist for what they do/dont do, or look like. base ur ish’ on their music.. its like it needs to be a certain artist for u to like them. BULL
First of all… its 2013, to be a successful artist today, you have to do everything. You better sing and dance at the same damn time… Im not here for people who cant entertain me. I clicked on the link because I like Cassie, but as usual I was left disappointed. All of her videos are nothing but glamour shots. She has no energy in her videos, and no dancing.. The songs are cool, but everybody knows that if you have a good visual to go with your song, it can boost up the songs potential to be a hit. Please NAVY DO NOT TAKE OFFENSE – but Cassie reminds me of RiRi when she first came out. She was stiff, and she didnt dance. The only difference is that Rihanna has actually taken the time out to step up her performances. She is dancing now, and she engages the crowd. Cassie take notes… Its not like you have much on your plate… What is so hard about learning a little 8 count to go along with your song… Dont put out dance music if you’re not going to dance. -___-
Cassie is no one competition she not a threat
The mixtape is decent, it has proven one thing. Whats it has proven is Cassie can be a big urban artist but may not be able to crossover to pop. Paradise is my fav song on the mixtape. Good job to her.
Her mistape is not urban, its pop song, which is not a bad thing, Just a lot of the song sound the same, I can’t tell one from the other. She I a beautiful girl who may need to focus on modeling maybe a fashion career.
i see the b**** KNEW Her LANE and stayed on it.
wish other trainwreck take notes , the sooner she realize it , the better her 40 YO Old ass will deal with it.
MTE!
I mean, you’re a 31YO who shares a billion dollars with your husband, and hands down one of the smartest b****** the music industry has ever seen.
Why the f*** would you want to compete with a LABEL S**** and a certified FLOP who’s only good for $1 track sales AND giving blowjobs IS BEYOND me!
“Why the f*** would you want to compete with a LABEL S**** and a certified FLOP who’s only good for $1 track sales AND giving blowjobs IS BEYOND me!
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H2O g0rl Wtfffffff!!!!
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Cassie knows what she needs to do the excite her audience.. she has s** appeal, but i like the fact that she doesnt exploit it as others. I like that she classes herself as a perfectionist just like Aaliyah I think she can win a crowd and then sum. She needs a major marketing team.
I love this interview and Cassie has sound me through the years that she is a very strong person on not giving up on her dream. But I don’t think it’s fair to compair her to Aaliyah, because Aaliyah was the only singer with a soft voice that could really sing.
Sound of Love is giving me life right now. Honestly the more I listen to this tape, the more I wish there was a budget behind this budget, an official release and a radio tour.
Hate to say it but Ciara, Kelly Rowland and all the urban females should take notes, this is how a modern day urban record should sound like. The real shade is a so called Nocalist is showing them how it’s done.
They should all start whispering? I think not.
You can’t compete because you’re a flop? It’s ok…
LOL @ the delusion of some of yall…u c
LOL @ the delusion of some of yall…u can give cassie all the producters, writers blablabla u want. THE HEAUX HAS NO VOICE.
Neither does Rihanna
Oh Rih sure does have a voice, was at her concert last night it was amazing! <3
Brandys Starr
the delusional h** ………
Dead @ the subliminal shades she was throwing at Rihanna and Katy Perry. Saying she was a perfectionist while implying that Rihanna wasn’t (which is true), and then saying the only time she saw Katy Perry’s movie was when she was forced to watch it for free on a plane.
No that her excuse for not putting a album out! All of rihannas albums went platinum you weak b****! ^_^
Lmfao Lies
Her mix tape is fire!! Love me some Cassie
Well, as long as she knows that. Lol, hit maker, I’m sure that’s singular.
I can’t with Cassie, and i have tried many times. Her voice is so weak and empty on every song- but she is one of the most gorgeous women ever.
Cassie will never be on Bey or Rihanna’s level ( istan4themboth), she doesn’t even sing she does this little whisper over a dope beat and thinks she has a hit, sorry darlings but she doesn’t.
Cassie is beautiful. She should just model and stop trying to sing!
there is no compeition lmfaoooo
bey and rih are in a different lane there is no room for cassie
I think Cassie is one another beautiful face with no voice