[HonMaru]

I read this interview last year but forgot a lot of stuff that was in it. No wonder why I felt like her new stuff felt "dumbed down":

Originally Posted by Olivia

I'm trying to reach more people this time, to make it more understandable. And you know, just for now, gradually maybe I can start doing more of what I want to do.

Originally Posted by Olivia

Because of the NANA singles that just came out, at this point If I jump out and do the music that I really want to do or the music that I have a deep, deep passion for, I think people would be confused. The people that bought these cd's would be like "No thank you." So um, what I want to do right now is make something understandable for everybody and write something that comes from the heart that can help you inspire people ... not make "bad" pop but "cool" pop with a good message.

I can't wait to hear the music she's really wanting to do.

You guys should really check out this interview. She did it with purple SKY magazine last year. You gain a better understanding of why her new mini-albums are "pop", and so much other cool stuff. It's found at the annaetolivia.canalblog.com gallery. Here's the link: Click When she said this:

Originally Posted by Olivia

Success to me is not selling records and making money. For me, success is like living the moment purely and just feeling what you feel and just living simply; just eating a meal and taking a bath. You know?

I'm like "You rock!"