it’s honestly saddening how much the industry loves to box in black women and biracial artists. they’re expected to either make r&b and cater to black audiences or make pop and cater to white audiences, as if black artists aren’t allowed to explore every part of their creativity. the idea that you have to be black to make r&b or white to make pop is racist, limiting and completely strips the humanity from the artist.

that’s why i love how tinashe is questioning that stigma with popstar because music is universal. it’s energy, it’s spiritual and it shouldn’t be confined by race or genre. tinashe has never tried to fit into society’s expectations of what a black female artist should sound or look like. she has always been different, experimental and so far ahead of her time that you can hear and see her influence in her peers, even when they refuse to acknowledge it.

i also love her questioning what it actually means to be a popstar because pop has become such an exclusive space. it’s 2026 and we still rarely see black women receiving the same label support, promotion or opportunities to perform on major stages like the grammys and vmas. tinashe has survived an industry that tried to limit her, became independent and continued creating on her own terms. her artistry, courage and perseverance are exactly why she is ICONIC!

she’s been my favorite since 2014. been here for every album. cant wait for this release.

one thing about tinashe she will DELIVER EVERY TIME

She's a very consistent and resilient artist, I love her!

Tinashe is proof that you don't need to be signed to a label to be successful

I saw her at the House of Blues and I was very impressed by the diverse crowd she brought. Her discography is so good!

I'm so glad Tinashe doesn't let anyone stop her from releasing spectacular albums! She doesn't even need the mainstream success because her impact is cemented.

Pillow fight is a masterpiece

10:59 she’s so humble about it but this whole album is her saying “i’m the MAIN pop girl,” not the mainstream pop girl but the one all the labels are looking at and TAKING from

To to think 10 years ago many of us were starving for Joyride and Tinashe was
stuck in her situation with RCA,
and now she’s many albums
later and just flourishing.

Happy to see this underrated artist here.

I love how highly she spoke about Britney Spears. Britney really did embrace Tinashe. ❤❤❤

Tinashe is the popstar blueprint she deserves this praise

She's been constantly overlooked for years. It's crazy, she's one of the best artist of the last 10 years. She deserves every amount of success with this album 👏 👏 👏

Whenever someone asks me who my pop diva is, I say TINASHE! Been a fan for years. Seen her live 3 times. Pumped for this album like yall don’t even knoooow

The blueprint for the modern pop girl! So involved in her art. So happy the world is embracing her greatness 💛✨

I didn't expect Tinashe to drop the prequel to Aquarius.  She literally dropped a debut album 7 albums later. Just wow.

You can feel her passion oozing from every response. An artist’s artist for real.

I am GASSED UP for this album. GASSED! Loved her ever since I saw her performed 2 On on the Wendy Williams show. I knew she was the one. The breath control on stage is unmatched.

She’s THE POPSTAR! ✨