Troye Sivan: The power of identity
Dua Lipa: At Your Service
2023/09/01
Troye Sivan: The power of identity
Troye Sivan: The power of identity
Dua Lipa: At Your Service
2023/09/01
In this episode, Dua Lipa sits down with pop star Troye Sivan for a candid conversation about the many layers of his identity. They explore how being Australian, Jewish, and queer has shaped his life and career, from his early days on YouTube to the release of his hit single 'Rush'. The discussion is filled with personal reflections, behind-the-scenes tour stories, and a look at the creative process behind his new album.
Troye Sivan opens up about his core identities—Australian, Jewish, queer, and creative—and how his close family keeps him grounded. He reflects on starting his YouTube career at 12, which provided a sense of community and a creative outlet. Dua and Troye reminisce about their 2016 tour together, sharing memories of a champagne incident in an Uber and performing on the night Trump was elected. Troye discusses his coming out journey, from a one-take YouTube video at 14 to the overwhelming relief and positive response. He explains the five-year gap between albums, attributing it to COVID, filming 'The Idol', and a major breakup, which led to a new album about resilience and self-discovery. Troye also shares five creative inspirations for his upcoming album, including Janet Jackson's 'Damita Jo' and the movie 'Before Sunrise/Sunset'.
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Identity is a recurring theme in my conversations
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Australian, Jewish, queer, and creative.
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The relief of living openly was overwhelming.
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A casual encounter changed his view on intimacy.
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Imposter syndrome is real, but my confidence has grown.
