Singer Zhavia Talks Makeup, Tattoos, & Candlelight

What up, Young Hollywood? I am here with Gia. What up, girl?

Hi.

You are stunting on everybody. I actually heard that you do your own makeup. Is that true?

Yeah.

You do?

Yeah.

Did you do your makeup today?

Yeah.

I'm done. It's like professional status.

Thank you. Well, I've been wearing makeup since I was like in first grade.

I know that's right. I love it. She's like, since the first grade. When I was in fifth grade I was contouring. What? That's incredible. So wait, how did you learn?

Honestly, I mean, YouTube.

Okay.

You know. That's what it is. I just think I got onto it like earlier.

Mhm. So who are like some celebs that you kinda like were inspired by as far as like look-wise?

Honestly, like drag queens.

Yes, come through. You better beat that face. Because

Because I love like dramatic and like colors and all that. So.

That's what's up. So I'm just curious. For your music videos, do you do your own makeup?

Yeah.

Good for you. Yes, cause I was looking. I was like, first and foremost, all of your looks are very much so consistent. So I was like, I wonder if she like hires a makeup artist or like what's the deal. So, no makeup artist for you?

No.

Good for you. You don't need that.

Thanks.

They need to Look, the record label needs to cut you a check. For makeup artist and artist. That's super dope. Wouldn't you agree?

Maybe.

Okay. You're so cute. I love how you're just being so just like humble and just down to Earth with everything. So can we please talk about your tattoos? Cause these are relatively new, right? Like when did you get it? A few months back?

Oh, yeah. Yeah, a few months ago.

Nice. So what are the summer? So I'm curious to know, you're 17 years old. Who approved that? Uh. No, I mean I know you I know your parents have to kinda like sign off. So I'm sure you had a talk with your mom like, hey mom. I mean, I actually wanted How did that go?

I don't know, I think it's just I think it's casual because like young artists nowadays get tattoos all the time.

Absolutely.

So I think it's just like, you know, accepted.

So wait, what does your mom think?

Oh, she thinks they're cool.

Really?

Yeah, she has cause she has tons of tattoos. And so does my dad.

Mom's a down chick.

Yeah. She's a down chick.

I love it. So was she there with you when you got your tats?

No, she actually wasn't.

Okay.

But I showed her when I came home.

What'd she say?

She She loves them all.

That's what's up. Do you want more?

Yeah.

Next. Next piece you plan on getting.

I'm gonna get like thorns.

Nice.

And then like a eyeball in the middle.

Okay.

Like American traditional. I have the Grim Reaper right here.

Stop. I actually just recently got a touch-up. What? I got this tiny tattoo and I almost passed out. So I don't know how the heck What? you manage to do the Grim Reaper in the head. Oh my God. Girl, I almost fainted. Why? It was a problem. I legit called on Beyoncé and Lady Gaga. Like, help me somebody. Oh my gosh. Yeah, it was a mess. So wait, hold on. Can we please talk about the single Candela? Vocals.

Thank you.

On point. All day.

Thank you. That's one That's one of my favorite songs that I've written.

I can tell. I love it. So what was like the inspiration behind the song?

Basically, like, about a hard time that I went through in my life.

Mhm.

where I kinda felt like I didn't have any hope or opportunities or, you know, things to look forward to. And I feel like we all experience that sometimes in our life. But we kinda just have to realize that it's not about where you are, it's about how you see the world. And you have to keep that positive mindset and keep encouraging yourself because you have the possibility to be the best person that you can be. So, you might as well take it. This actually gonna be a new version of it with a feature.

Can you spill the beans?

I can't spill the beans.

Girl, come on. The beans can't be spilled. I'm done. Okay, that's fair. You're gonna have to get a burrito without the beans. Oh, okay. What about some guac? Can we get a little side of guac?

Yeah.

I love it. So wait, you just got a lot going on. You have so much going on right now. You are also touring.

Yes, I am gonna be touring. It's gonna be awesome. You can expect to see me doing some dance moves maybe.

Dance moves. Yes. Come through, choreo. I love it.

Oh yeah, I've just been rehearsing and trying to get prepared for tour.

Oh my God. You are killing the entire game. So, new single. It's about to come out. 100 Ways.

100 Ways is about how in my life I've learned that no matter what obstacle or person or thing tries to come between me and my goals, that I'll always find a way around it. And another way to get there.

I love it. And the artwork for 100 Ways?

Oh, yes.

Girl. Yes. Come through. It's super dope.

I I hit up this um Russian tattoo artist. And yeah, we just like shot the cover like as a music video.

Come through. I love it. Congratulations on everything. You are so incredibly talented. And thank you for coming to Young Hollywood.

Thank you for having me.