Why Was the Success of '2 On' a Double-Edged Sword for Tinashe?

Tinashe calls the success of '2 On' a double-edged sword. She did not have a place to land, and she had to push back when people expected her to water the music down, change it, or mold it so it made sense.

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Tinashe: Broke Boys, Golf Bros & Short Kings · October 10th, 2026

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