The 16-year-old singer-songwriter got on the map with her 2016 single, “Ocean Eyes,” boosting her debut EP to more than 1.5 billion streaming spins worldwide. She has since collaborated with 30 Under 30 alum Khalid while gearing up for her studio debut, expected later this year.
Now she can add another honor to her résumé: a place on the 30 Under 30 Class of 2019 in the Music category. Like several of her peers on the list, including Grace VanderWaal and Camila Cabello, Eilish answered our questions about her rise for Forbes.
Who’s your ideal mentor?
A$AP Rocky.
Worst advice you have ever received?
Nothing specific comes to mind. Bad advice I just forget about.
What is the biggest myth about Millennials?
Am I a Millennial? I don’t think any stereotypes about them apply to me.
How many hours per week do you work?
100000000.
What is your greatest achievement?
Learning to listen to myself.
Do you consider being under 30 an advantage in your chosen career?
Yes.
What was your first job?
Working as a horse camp counselor at age 11.
App you can’t live without?
All of my music apps.
When did you decide what you wanted for a career?
As a child.
For more on the business of music, check out my books Empire State of Mind and 3 Kings, and follow me on Twitter.
