During a festive chat at Y100's Mercedes Benz Interview Lounge, Tinashe opened up to Claudia and Sami about her holiday traditions, her exciting 2024 journey, and what fans can expect in 2025.
As the conversation kicked off, Claudia and Sami complimented Tinashe’s red furry outfit, setting the tone for a lighthearted interview. Tinashe shared her favorite song to perform right now, revealing that “Nasty” has been a fan-favorite and a personal highlight on stage. She even treated the hosts to a little dance move, adding to the fun atmosphere.
When asked about her favorite holiday tradition, Tinashe fondly recalled her childhood Christmas performances. Every year, she would choreograph and perform with her cousins for her family, and though she doesn’t do it anymore, the memories remain special.
As the holiday spirit continued, the conversation turned to gifts. Tinashe revealed that the best gift she ever received was a puppy named Jackson. She even mentioned that every Christmas feels like a celebration of Jackson’s “birthday.”
Looking ahead to 2025, Tinashe expressed her excitement about more tour dates in Australia, Japan, and Europe. She’s also working on new music and plans to create a new project for next year. The highlight of her 2024 was her collaboration with Charli XCX on one of the year’s best songs, which she described as a thrilling experience. When asked about future collaborations, Tinashe named SZA as her dream artist to work with, adding that it would be “fire” if it happened in 2025.