The word "theatrical" makes me cringe, because it suggests a performance is staged, put on, rehearsed. And while all this is true for an opera, I believe the act of singing and performing should always be honest, raw, guttural.

People don't really understand who I am. They always think that I'm very dark or depressed, but it couldn't be further from the truth!

There can only be one Queen Bey.

I try to create songs that are really massive and intense, but at the same time remaining honest and raw.

When you fall in love, you become weak.

I started performing opera when I was 10 years old. I didn't perform as Zola Jesus until I was probably 18.

I know for sure that nothing matters.