The latest issue of V magazine aims to "[honor] the leaders shaping popular culture and carrying it into the future," and it's no surprise that Grimes was included on the publication's list.
With the success of her most recent album Art Angels, Grimes has not only further developed her unique sound, but the album also served as an opportunity for her to create some beautifully fascinating visuals.
For her interview with V, Grimes touched on her feelings towards being identified as a singer, what it's like being a female artist, the importance of activism, and much more. Read some of the highlights from the interview below, and read the full profile over at V.
On being recognized as a producer:
"Honestly, I don't feel very confident in myself as a singer. As I get older, I’m probably going to try to be more involved in the behind-the-scenes work.
"I think where my pride in my work lies is in my production, editing, and directing [...] I’d rather be compared to my peers who are producers—I think that’s a world where I’m capable at achieving at a higher level."
On being a female artist:
"I’ve always worked by myself, and I feel like I haven't faced a lot of hardships compared to the women I know [...] By the time people were like, oh my god, you're a female producer! I already had two albums and I wasn't even thinking about that."
On activism:
"I think our society has been really apathetic for a long time, and people are starting to become more politically active, and more artistically adventurous. People protesting and being active is what we need the most right now, and that gives me a lot of hope."
