Doja Cat is determined to avoid being a "little monster" who "just wants success"

She told V Magazine: "What I want to avoid is that little monster that just wants success.

"I want to focus more on: How does the mix sound? Do I even need these instruments here? Do I need to recut this verse?

"It's how things sound that makes the music worth listening to.

"I would not be an artist if I didn't care, right?

"If for any reason a project of mine does a little less good than the last one, I don't want to be up in arms and upset about it. I want to embrace that."

The 29-year-old star also admitted she is "surprised" by her vocal ability nowadays, insisting she "could not sing" before.

She added: "Sometimes I'm surprised by what I can do now, because I could not f***ing sing.

"I have a lot more knowledge of how to use my voice as an instrument, more than I ever have in my life."

Earlier this year, Doja - whose real name is Amala Dlamini - performed James Bond song Diamonds are Forever at the Academy Awards, as part of a 007 tribute.

However, some of the performers, including the Streets hitmaker, were trolled for their renditions.

Afterwards, Doja admitted she felt "scared" signing the tune on such a big stage, and said the "nerves got to [her]".

She wrote on Instagram: "Thanks to the Academy Awards and Vanity Fair for having me. I never get to sing like that and what I did was brave and scary as f*** for me.

"I know a lot of people didn't like it but a lot of people did and I feel good that I pushed myself.

"The song is a classic and I put a lot of work into it, but the nerves got to me and a b***h hit some flats.

"I can't wait to do something like that again. What a blessing that was. I feel amazing about the whole thing. Bye."