Words matter. These are the best Jessica Mauboy Quotes, and they’re great for sharing with your friends.
Country music is who I really, really am deeply.
There’s been moments where I’ve felt, as an indigenous woman growing up in Australia, there’s been that kind of rivalry of being indigenous… I’ve had that experience of someone saying, ‘I don’t know if she’s going to go that far.’
When I get into the studio, it’s not about trying to get a good song, it’s about whatever comes naturally.
We’ve had real strong aboriginal male artists who’ve crossed over to the mainstream who have toured the U.K., who have been a massive influence on myself and many, many communities around Australia.
I have written with some amazing singers and songwriters – the moment with Snoop Dogg was amazing – but being able to tell an Aboriginal story is bigger than anything that I have ever known.
I am a deeply competitive person when it comes to music.
There hasn’t been that many indigenous Australians who have made it in the pop industry.
When I was growing up, every Sunday was a rest day, so after church, we’d get all my cousins and sisters together, and my parents would take us all shop hopping. We’d go to all the different shops, and Target was always the last on the list; we’d walk in, and Mum would say, ‘Go on, go crazy!’
When I go back home, I am just Jess, no-one special.
I’m a big fan of ‘The IT Crowd.’ That’s where I discovered Chris O’Dowd.
I never went to music school.
I like to go for a run – it really clears my head and releases any stress from the day.
I like to paint – I love arts and crafts.
I thank my mum, dad, and home for keeping me in touch with my own country and my own land. I can be in the studio with Snoop Dogg or singing for Oprah, but I’m still me.
I’ve always been a big fan of Mariah Carey. I think it’s her personality. As much as she has an amazing voice, she has a crazy personality and I love the fact that she’s not afraid to hide that.
I love to kick back at home with some good food, friends, & family and watch DVDs!
Eurovision is a wonderfully joyous and unique event.
My father is Indonesian Timorese, my mother Aboriginal Australian.
The first thing I do when I get home is take my shoes off and go barefoot.
I’ve always looked up to Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey for their outstanding vocal performances. I’ve always been inspired by them.
