This whole album is an example of what happens when you do you.”įor more insight, to learn how Nelms created the hairstyles for “Don’t Touch My Hair,” and to find out how to master Solange’s video looks from her makeup artist, Miguel Ramos, read The Cut’s entire interview here. Sampha) by Solange for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Watch the video for Dont Touch My Hair (feat. Figure you out, and then stick to it - I’ve learned that by watching who she is. Sampha) by Solange for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. There are a bazillion hairstylists, and if you get caught up in what everyone else is doing, then you’ve already lost the race. She’s such an amazing example of how to stay true to you. Women Write the Most Empowering Music and These Songs Prove It: Solange: Top 3. Dont Touch My Hair x Cranes In The Sky is a cover mashup of Drakes songs Dont Touch My Hair and Crane in The Sky by Drake. Not only are we friends, but I’m also a fan. Translation of Dont Touch My Hair by Solange from English to Spanish. You miss out on so much by trying to imitate someone else’s style.” What It’s Like Working “In Solange’s Orbit” That’s just who she is, and she doesn’t let anyone change her. “Don’t Touch My Hair” is the preservation of you. Sometimes people will try to imitate you, or sometimes they want you to imitate them, or put pressure on you if you don’t look a certain way. The London crooner also sung on Drake's Nothing Was The. English singer Sampha joins Solange on the song. Though intended as a compliment, the action is viewed as demeaning as it makes them feel like a pet dog. Sampha's 'Don't Touch My Hair' 'She just wants to make musical pieces that create whole different avenues of insight and expression. That’s something that you have to own as an individual. That just wasn't my personal journey.' The song title refers to a small but insulting act where a Caucasian pats a black woman's hair. Songs That Defined the Decade: Solange feat.
Everyone has their own hair and their own style, and what they like. “It means so many different things, but I’ll tell you one.
I love hair that’s not too neat and what I like to call “Easter Sunday,” and she feels the same way, too.” What “Don’t Touch My Hair” Means To Nelms We have a very similar eye when it comes to styling and what we don’t like, so it works well. Sometimes we can do more, but sometimes it’s crunch time and we do less. “We always take into consideration the whole look, the event, the mood, the time. In an interview with The Cut, Solange’s hairstylist, Nikki Nelms, talked about creating the innovative looks for Solange’s “Don’t Touch My Hair” video, what the song actually means, and how working with the singer has impacted her career and life.Ĭheck out highlights from The Cut interview below.