I was inspired to make music since I was 7 because my aunt is a songwriter.

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• Shamir:

  I always surprise myself with my voice. A lot of people don't get it, and they're like, 'You can't

• Shamir:

  As far as influences, I listen to a lot of people like Nina Simone and other androgynous voices, al

• Shamir:

  As far as long-term goals, one of my favorite artists ever is Tegan and Sara, because every single

• Shamir:

  I wrote all my songs on my main instruments, and the songs I would record in my bedroom were just a

• Shamir:

  I want people to listen to my music and everyone to feel included, and I think it's kind of working

• Shamir:

  I had always been a really peculiar child. My mom would tell you I grew up roughing it with the boy

• Shamir:

  If you listen to most of my songs, the lyrics are pretty kind of dark, but I like to put it behind

• Shamir:

  I always find it amazing that people get mad because they can't figure out my gender. Even though m

• Shamir:

  I never felt like a boy or a girl, never felt I should wear this or dress like that. I think that's

• Shamir:

  My plan was to release a tape, move to Arkansas, live on a farm, and make music like Bon Iver.