Speech Debelle: 'New album Freedom of Speech is inspired by Tupac'

Speech Debelle has revealed that parts of her new album were inspired by Tupac.

The rapper is currently preparing to release her second studio LP Freedom of Speech and has justified some of the more aggressive lyrics on the record.

In new track 'Blaze Up A Fire', Debelle raps: "I'm not a popstar/I'm a motherf**king thug." However, she defended her strong language, saying that it is a representation of herself "trying to be better".

Debelle told The Mirror: "It's inspired by Tupac. The lifestyle we live is somewhat thuggish in the way we eat, the way we walk and the way we talk.

"It might be taken as a bit loud and boisterous, but I'm not going to sit here and wait - I'm going to kick down the door."

Debelle added: "Even saying that is a little bit aggressive. I'm trying to be better, put being a popstar is striving for perfection which is narcissistic and insane. It's not healthy."

Speech Debelle's Freedom of Speech will be released on February 13.

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Listen to Speech Debelle's 'Blaze Up A Fire' below (Warning: Strong language):