Though the world was able to admire Coleman for her dress of choice, along with her hair, Giuliana Rancic, from ‘Fashion Police,’ didn’t quite get why anyone would want to look like they smelled like “patchouli oil” or “weed.” It was those ignorant, unintelligent and racist comments that made headlines and sent black Twitter into rage. Coleman later defended herself and also made it clear to shut down the negative comments that people were making about her look on the unforgettable night.
Coleman is now looking forward and talking about her new music, as well as starring in her own Disney show.
For her second album, the young star said that she wanted it to be about love, which is something she says she finally understands.
“It’s not super deep; it’s all around the ideas of love. Dealing with love for the first time and what that means to me has been a big part of the album. It’s also falling in love with yourself. I think that as you grow older, you have to fall in love with yourself and understand who you are,” Coleman stated.
Coleman has enlisted the help of some heavy hitters in the music industry, and next year her release will include work from Babyface, Diane Warren and Timbaland.
At 18 years old, Coleman knows what music is being played on the radio, and she doesn’t want to sound like any of it. “I don’t necessarily want to make what’s already on the radio, or what every young girl my age is doing. I want longevity, and if you want a long career, you have to be happy with yourself so you.”
Coleman also spoke on her race, making a stance by saying that she takes “pride in knowing that I’m African American.”