The Breakfast Club - Justine Skye Interview

Episode Date: July 21, 2015

Justine Skye discusses her debut EP, her friendship with Kylie Jenner and much more Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Welcome home, real people, real celebrities, real talk. Join the Breakfast Club. Black it's dj mv angela yee shalameen the guy we are the breakfast club special guest with us in the building this morning miss justine sky hey what's up good morning brooklyn zone brooklyn zone yeah where what does justine do what do you you do, Justine? She's a rapper. Nah, I'm a singer. You're a singer? I'm a singer, yeah. I sing R&B. Okay. He knew that.

He knew that. I didn't, actually. Good question, Charlamagne. Well, I've seen Justine Skye perform a few times, and I know that you're very up and coming, and you really got popular off your Tumblr page. A lot of people follow you on Tumblr. How many Tumblr followers you got?

I have like 100,000. Okay, okay. I mean, I've been on Tumblr since I was like 16, so. And now you're a whopping. 17 and a half. No, I'll be 20. Really? This summer. You don't look 20.

She said this summer. Yeah, this summer. So you're 19? Yeah. Okay. She can't wait to be 20. So you're old enough for Tiger. I actually don't.

Tiger? You better stop because you know she's friends with Kylie. Really? Yeah. I didn't know that. I never see her pose with black people She just ignored you. She went right back to it. Go ahead. Show it on the Tumblr. Go ahead. I'm going to go back to it, too. Go ahead. Show it on the Tumblr. Well, like, it was just, like, a group of people.

I like to surround myself with, like, positive and, like, ambitious people. So I found, like, a group of friends on Tumblr because I was kind of lame. So I found some friends on there. And then, like, we just, like, evolved together. We helped each other out. We promoted each other. I started doing music. I made, like, videos on YouTube. And, like, Justine Skye came about. How did you end up laying you're not laying what i was a

lot of girls think they're laying when they're not having sex when they're not drinking when they're not smoking when they're doing everything they're supposed to be doing i mean like in school i was like in the group of cool girls but my mom never let me do anything so i was like i always had to go home what did did you want to do? I wanted to go to the parties. They had these day raves in Brooklyn, and I was never allowed to go. Day raves? Yeah, it was in Flatbush or something like that. I don't know.

How come you never snuck out like most kids do? Because my house is really small. That's not possible. And I have two dogs, so it was never going to happen. They would balk when you tried to sneak back in the window. But you did end up getting homeschooled after a while. You left high school. Yeah, high school was pretty strange.

And I started to get more into my music career. So my mom took me out of school and started to get me homeschooled because I'd be in the studio and it'd be like in there really late. Is it true that girls who were sheltered when they were in school, when they get out, they pop that for a goon more than the average person? I don't know about other girls but for me for me um i mean like i'm pretty secure with myself and i like my mom taught me to be very confident and i learned that like i mean i had a boyfriend for three years like since i was like 15 so that was like my main priority and like my career so you didn't go

buck wild once you finally got out there? No, I didn't. I mean, my mom's pretty strict too. Why did you guys break up after three years? Was it because of your music career? We just grew apart. Sometimes when I was doing music and I was getting more and more popular. He was the cool guy for so long.

And then I was following in his shadow. And then I started to become the cool guy, I guess. And then he started to become lame. Was he a musician? Yeah, because he probably was a thug. guy for so long and then like i was like while following in his shadow and then like i started to become the cool guy i guess and then he started to become lame what's he probably was a thug and then once he wasn't a thug he wasn't a thug okay what did he do was he a musician or something okay so he helped you was an internet dude at one no no no he was like a popular like you know like the popular like people like on the internet like oh popular, like, people, like, on the internet. Like, oh, my God. Like DC Young Fly? I don't know who that is. Oh.

Not that popular. Bad example. Was your mom a drag in the music? What in the music? My mom, she's an entertainment attorney. Oh, she's an attorney. So I grew up, like, in the music industry. Yeah. Wait, why she push me?

So how did you end up getting signed to Atlantic? Nah. How did that end up happening? Well, I was actually, like, applying to college college and i didn't get into the college i wanted to get into what college nyu the clive davis program oh yeah but bmcc what nah so i was like applying to college and then i had put out a um a mixtape when i was like 16 it was called sky high and then i was releasing some more original music and like in the beginning when i was like 14 i went to when I was, like, 14,

I went to all the labels, and, like, I showcased for them, did the whole thing, like, L.A. Reid, Leo Cohen, Craig Calman, which is funny because now I'm signed to Atlantic. But they were all like, no, like, she's not ready. And then I just, like, followed my own path,

like, did, I was in the studio writing my own music. Like, I was more involved with it, and then that's when they started to come for me. So how did the Brooklyn girl hook up with Kylie and Kendall? West Coast based well I started recording out there more because that's like where a lot of like producers and songwriters are and in the beginning I didn't know anyone and I started to make friends out there like through the internet and Kylie wanted your lips so she probably was drawn to you they were just they had mutual friends and um we just like hung out I was actually like pretty nervous because I was just like, why am I?

Why do they want to hang out with me? I'm lame. I'm nobody. Stop saying you're lame. Yeah, stop putting that out there. I mean, now I know I'm not lame, but that was my mentality back then. I'm just like, I'm not famous or rich or nothing like that. Why would you feel that way, though?

That don't mean you're... Because I'm from Brooklyn, and that's how everybody... Brooklyn is the coolest city in the world. Yeah, you kidding? We really are, but I was also very, like, insecure. Wow. Like, I was confident,

but insecure. Ain't nobody ever scripted you naked and told you to look in the mirror. No, I wasn't, but I just felt like I don't really know much

about L.A. or, like, the L.A. lifestyle, so, like, why would they want to hang out with me like that? But I guess I was just, I don't know. So are y'all really cool?

Like, are you, like, cool, cool? Like, been sitting around the house seeing Bruce walk by in a dress before he came out as Caitlyn cool? We're not that. I mean, me and Kylie are really cool, cool? Like, been sitting around the house seeing Bruce walk by in a dress before he came out as Caitlyn, cool? We're not that.

I mean, me and Kylie are really cool, but me and Kendall are closer. Gotcha. It's like we're closer in the age, so. Your friends are Willow Smith also. Yeah. Now you talking. What?

Why? Because I'm a Pinky Smith Winfrey nose card. Well, I mean, like, me and Willow, that was like, she was one of my first, like, I guess, famous friends, like, out there because she was really cool, one of my friends. And then she was just really dope. I didn't know.

I actually didn't know she was that young. Right. But she, like, doesn't act like that. How old is Willow? I think she's, like, 13, 14. Really? She that young? You're too old to be hanging out with Willow now.

Dude, she doesn't act like her age. She's, like, really, like, her mind is very, like, advanced. Like a young Drew Barrymore Back in the day So does Kylie ask you tips Like yo how do you get your lips like that You know what I'm saying Things like that nature How are your cheekbones so full

This guy You're so stupid Now you also You're doing good You're doing good Hold on you did do a song With Tiger as well Collide

Yeah That was my first single How old were you when you did that That was last year Calm down So you was 18 No I was I was like I you did that? That was last year Calm down So you was 18? No I was I was like

I think I recorded Yeah I was 18 You was 18? Okay And DJ Mustard did that I heard you're gonna be working With DJ Mustard more in the future Yeah he's like a big brother to me

We're actually working on a A big brother Yo you are out of pocket He's a big old brother Stay focused Stay focused Don't let me get you off your deems Stay focused

Nah but me and Mustard We're working on some Really really great music I'm so excited about off your D's, they focused. Nah, but me and Mustard, we're working on some really, really great music. I'm so excited about it. It's like, we're gonna do a mixtape. We just started working in the studio. We did like a week, and we're gonna get back in to finish it out. You don't think mixtapes are a waste of music

for an R&B artist? It's not like you're a rapper. But you guys are EP out right now. No, I don't think it's a waste of music. I mean, people are always like, why don't you put out an album? Why don't you put out an album? But see, I'm sitting here, and you don't even know who I put out an album? Why don't you put out an album? But like, see, I'm sitting here and like,

you don't even know who I am yet. So why would I want to put out an album and not sell anything and just like be a flop? Like, like, I like what Nicki Minaj did. Like,

she did features. She like really built it up. And then like when her album dropped, it was so like highly anticipated that like she sold. Gotcha. Can we hear you sing this one? But you're aware,

you're aware people don't know you yet though. Absolutely. Of course. You're on your own cousin. Can we hear you sing this morning? Sure. Go ahead. All right, so this is my new single.

Boy, this can make or break you. I'm just going to sit back and see what you're up to. I'm just going to sit back. No pressure. Go ahead. All right, this is my new single. I'm yours. I don't mean to show it all on my face, babe. And I don't mean to wear it all on my face, babe

And I don't mean to wear it all on my sleeve But when we messed around Suddenly my heart's what I found And now I wanna call you my baby I wanna be your best friend, yeah. It's so crazy amazing. And you know it. You know I'm feeling you.

And you like it. You like it because you know I'm yours. There you go. A little pitchy. Yeah. No, I'm not even going to front. It was a little pitchy. It was a little early. Shut up. You don't know it. A little pitchy. Yeah. That one's not pitchy though. It's a little pitchy. Nah, I'm not even gonna front it. It was a little pitchy.

It's a little early. It's a little pitchy. Shut up. He don't know it. It's a little pitchy. It's a little early, but it's all right. Was that song about Travis Scott? No, it was not.

Oh, yeah, they said... Somebody told me that you used to have sex with Travis Scott. No, it said date Travis Scott. Oh, yeah, okay. Was that your little boo thing? Because that was a rumor. I mean, we're cool. He's a dope artist, and I was really interested in his music from before, and then we met, and we hung out. We were cool rumor. I mean, we're cool. He's a dope artist and I was like, I was really interested in his music from before

and then we met and we hung out. We were cool, but I mean, we're just friends. Travis going places. He is. So y'all didn't go on

no dates or anything. There was no interest in that way. No, we just hung out. We just hung out. We were really cool. And we got into the studio. We did some music.

Hopefully, like you guys will get that. Who knows? Is it hard for you though? Like being young, attractive, guys always trying to come on to you in the studio oh does it happen a lot it actually doesn't happen a lot it happens somewhat though it happens but um and i'm not even gonna front like i was like there was a point in my life where i was like oh my god i need a boyfriend like after i was in that relationship for so long but then i kind of just like got over it because i

wanted to be more focused on myself and like establish myself as an artist before like i don't i know that people's like reputations gets like they're very important and like they get tainted very fast so i'm not trying to be that girl in the music industry especially like an r&b girl like i know that guys are like always out to get them so and my mom dreams does your mom manage you or how involved is she in your she co-manages me um i'm also managed by are always out to get them. And my mom. Dreams of an R&B chick. Does your mom manage you? How involved is she in your career? She co-manages me. I'm also managed by Jeff Robinson and BK.

Are the days of the industry couch over? Those days are over, right? They don't do that no more, right? No, I don't think so. What is that? Like when they need proposition girls to have sex with them in town, you can be a big star.

Just give up this. Oh, nah. Nobody approached me with that unless you're not going down. Did you used to fight a lot in high school? Um, no,

I didn't used to fight a lot. I'm not a fighter, but I'm not like, I'm not. No, I'm not. There you go, Justin.

You're a little too relaxed now. Get focused, get back focused. Well, make sure you mention the new EP that's out now so we know what you're here for. Yeah,

Emotionally Unavailable comes out June 23rd. Whoa, Jesus Christ. Now, that's a Facebook status that'll never get you a man emotionally no i don't think it'll never get you a man but i feel like that's a place where like a lot of people my age or just like it doesn't matter what age you are at some point in your life you feel like you're emotionally unavailable gotcha are you heartbroken already at such a young age i was i was after that relationship and so that's where this EP came about.

What's your astrological sign? Virgo. Virgo. Okay. What's your birthday? August 24th. She's gonna be 20. Envy's a Virgo too. Virgos rock, man. Beyonce's a Virgo. Michael Jackson's a Virgo. Male Virgos are very sensitive. Slow it down now. Simmer down. Justine's guy,

Emotionally Unavailable, June 23rd. It's The Breakfast Club. It's Justine's guy Mostly unavailable June 23rd It's the breakfast club It's Justine Scott Had enough of this country? Ever dreamt about Starting your own? I planted the flag This is mine

I own this It's surprisingly easy 55 gallons of water 500 pounds of concrete Or maybe not No country Willingly gives up Their territory

Oh my God. What is that? Bullets. Listen to Escape from Zakistan. That's Escape from Z-A-Q-istan on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Hey guys, I'm Kate Max. You might know me from my popular online series, The Running Interview Show, where I run with celebrities, athletes, entrepreneurs, and more. After those runs, the conversations keep going. That's what my podcast, Post Run High, is all about. It's a

chance to sit down with my guests and dive even deeper into their stories, their journeys, and the thoughts that arise once we've hit the pavement together. Listen to Post Run High on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. As a kid, I really do remember having these dreams and visions, but you just don't know what is going to come for you. Alicia shares her wisdom on growth, gratitude, and the power of love. I forgive myself. It's okay. Have grace with yourself. You're trying your best

and you're going to figure out the rhythm of this thing. Alicia Keys, like you've never heard her before. Listen to On Purpose with Jay Shetty on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. We've got chills, thrills, and stories that'll make you wish the lights stayed on. So join me, won't you? Let's dive into the eerie unknown together. Sleep tight, if you can. Listen to Haunting on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Hey, what's up? This is Ramses Jha.

And I go by the name Q Ward. And we'd like you to join us each week for our show, Civic Cipher. That's right. We discuss social issues, especially those that affect black and brown people, but in a way that informs and empowers all people. We discuss everything from prejudice to politics to police violence, and we try to give you

the tools to create positive change in your home, workplace, and social circle. We're going to learn how to become better allies to each other. So join us each Saturday for Civic Cipher on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.