WILLOW Talks New Album 'empathogen,' Reflects On "Whip My Hair" & More | Billboard News

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WILLOW talks about her new album 'empathogen,' how it different from her last album 'COPINGMECHANISM' the vision she had for the two singles "Alone" and "symptom of life," reflects on the virality and success of "Whip My Hair" ten years later, the viral success "Meet Me At Our Spot" had as well, how her biggest music influences came from her mom, the potential of collaborating with her brother Jaden Smith and more!
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@leilaikusura4904 Месяц назад

Her intelligence, her depth, articulation, her pure aura, her artistry, her honesty. I love her so much. She has this warm energy that makes me feel so joyous. I enjoyed this so much. Thank you.

@gaylecarnegie7679 Месяц назад

She her fathers daughter he gave her that energy so positive so possessive of your own feelings in herself She will earn her Grammy

@paulineagius1402 Месяц назад

Agree, well explained. Well articulated, intelligent, confident, humble, beautiful girl to watch.

@monicagomez4616 Месяц назад

You said that so beautifully.

@user-rn9ij8rk5c 20 дней назад

...All good, but that doesn't make up her inability to sing any more than me being a doctor because I watched many medical programs on TV.

@user-rn9ij8rk5c 20 дней назад

@@paulineagius1402: Watch yes, listen to sing. Oh, hell no!!

@Norkaisa1 Месяц назад

This girl is extremely underrated as an artist.

@mannycalavera2335 Месяц назад

Stop it. She has a whole machine behind her and more exposure than most of the globe would have. She is legitimately talented and deserving of recognition. But there are a lot of talented people out there who do not have her opportunities.

@NebraskaFalls-ee7qp Месяц назад

@@mannycalavera2335 HOWEEVR AT HER CORE BEFORE THE MACHINE SHE COMES FROM A LINEAGE OF TALENTED PEOPLE AND SOULS AND HER TALENT IS RAW AND PURE AND transcendent. THE MACHINE CAN ONLY HELP HER GET MORE EYES but the product AKA HER IS THE MACHINE. GET WELL SOON.

@whentheworldwasatwar8717 29 дней назад

@@mannycalavera2335 She deserves it, whatever you said in your comment means nothing, if shes talented, she deserves it, regardless of where she comes from.

@nhtynia 25 дней назад

And that " underrated" statement is an old , tired and a backhanded complement.

@user-rn9ij8rk5c 22 дня назад

Six albums that have sold or gone nowhere!! If she wasn't the daughter of Will and Jada, we wouldn't be giving her a stage.

@smooth_jazz_escola Месяц назад

What an incredible girl, she doesn't stick to stereotypes, she went further with her art...she's a free soul!

@Frank_Alexander Месяц назад

She has an old soul and a huge personality

@modoodles Месяц назад

because she's will smith's daughter. he has the biggest personality

@yveanmore Месяц назад

Symptom of Life is a masterpiece.

@macphallic Месяц назад

Absofuckinlutely!!!!!

@a-katai 9 дней назад

It is indeed all that and more! 🖤🩷🤎🩵🤎🩷🖤

@grizarts170 Месяц назад

These kids grow up so fast its impossible. She has such a beautiful voice its unimaginable wow .....

@igualdad5505 Месяц назад

A concert in South Africa will be welcomed😭😭😭😭😭😭please

@lotusphoenix8 Месяц назад

Let's!

@robot12423 Месяц назад

It'll probably be too expensive 😢

@Pal3sa Месяц назад

Yes. I need it!!!

@thandisilec835 Месяц назад

@@robot12423no it won’t, she’s not Beyoncé so she’d be more affordable. Besides SA has had major acts like Gaga, Kanye, U2, Coldplay play to sold out stadium crowds, so Willow can do 2 shows and we’ll definitely go. Trust

@TheDollDon Месяц назад

Need it!!!!!!

@lotusphoenix8 Месяц назад

She's such an intentional human being. I absolutely love her and her art ❤ Her parents must be proud of the woman she has become

@gabriellewrren Месяц назад

It’s nice to see some in depth music journalism 😭

@sinasomxakaza9170 Месяц назад

She deserves a Grammy!!! Very mature and beautiful music. Her energy is amazing

@josegil8020 Месяц назад

They could call the smith children nepobabies, but these dudes are actually very talented, so i wouldn't know if you could qualify them as nepobabies. i love willow smith's music quite a lot, it's funny how she isn't more music famous considering how good she is at it.

@WilliamsPinch Месяц назад

They’re nepo babies, but they extremely talented and disciplined.

@extrashotofespresso_ Месяц назад

Two things can be true at once. But their talent speaks volumes and I will say, even though they come from extremely famous parents, people seem to miss their true artistry. I think folks like gimmicks than actual artists.

@ShyiaRobinson Месяц назад

I also think that big artist have to sacrifice parts of themselves to be really big stars and I bet their parents taught them not to sell out to get there. I believe Willow and Jayden want to actually make it as pure as possible to become the artist that they deserve. Even with like the Diddy thing going on it’s refreshing to see what it actually looks like for people to write amazing music and make it to the top naturally. She’s exactly where she needs to be in the industry and I absolutely love both her and Jayden’s music! I can’t wait to continue to see her growth!❤

@jahzara.d Месяц назад

They’re very talented nepobabies lol. I do believe they could’ve gotten big on their own, but they got huge jump starts from their parent’s successes.

@ensabahnur3104 Месяц назад

They are, they say it themselves, however unlike the spirit from which the word comes, they put in the work and the exploration, that only comes with time.

@kimwritenow Месяц назад

“we never arrive…” Go Willow!

@WilliamsPinch Месяц назад

There is such a purity about her Jaden. They really are beautiful people.

@LoVeInADiUniVerSe 18 дней назад

i agree..

@extrashotofespresso_ Месяц назад

Say what y’all want about her parents but she is her own person. You can tell she is actually passionate about music and not just a nepo baby wanting to sell some records for clout and a check. She is intentional and love what she does. I love reading and am excited for her book to come out.

@cpeeps430 Месяц назад

Fortunately, she is actually talented and also doesn't need a check maybe.

@RahYisrael99 Месяц назад

Nepotism aside, she's the product of two musicians. It's very likely that she would be a natural musician.

@jadyngalore3 Месяц назад

can't wait for this album! i've been listening to big feelings and symptom of life on repeat🔥

@macphallic Месяц назад

Me Toooooo!!!❤❤❤

@nusi4043 Месяц назад

sameeee!!!

@user-eq4qm5vs5w Месяц назад

Same!!!

@macphallic Месяц назад

This is probably her most mature album to date! I absolutely love her two singles that she dropped. I’m a 37 yr old who feels so connected to the music she’s created! Particularly symptom of life!!!!

@TheGuyBry Месяц назад

The background music playing DURING the interview is throwing me off bruh lol

@TheErinnAffect Месяц назад

Exactly!!!

@nhtynia 25 дней назад

Perhaps learn how to focus better. It's not that difficult 😊

@joyanointed Месяц назад

when she said: “i just want to be a service of love” and “sharpening my compassion” - i MELT!!! cause same, sis!!! also, super keen to read her book, wowowowow!!! 🎀

@TimeTravelerBrandon Месяц назад

Mature is the same word I used to describe her work this era, so excited to hear the album in full!

@almightyotaku6615 Месяц назад

Why isn’t Alone on the albummmmmm😭like I understand her explanation behind it being a bridge between what this new album is gonna sound like and her older music but I think it really deserved a spot on the track list, especially because I believe it didn’t get the treatment it deserved. I love it sm😂

@Septemberxmusic Месяц назад

Factssssss

@gabby20316 Месяц назад

Same!!!

@chefwhitney7793 Месяц назад

It's there for you to love , maybe she wants it to be "Alone"❤

@almightyotaku6615 Месяц назад

@@chefwhitney7793 Oh that’s actually a nice way of looking at it😭

@ancestralabundance Месяц назад

Overthinking IT is one of my favorite songs.

@igualdad5505 Месяц назад

me too. It really helps calm me when I am overthinking it

@josephinenorman6649 Месяц назад

So talented and mature. She knows who she is and what she wants. You go girl!

@MadArtLang Месяц назад

Symptom of Life is my fav too!!! So glad it wasn't removed. I love this whole interview. She seems so sure of herself and grounded. I was a mess at 23. Kudos to Willow. I'm sure she has her own struggles but man, artisticly, she is so beyond these other artists. I struggle from bipolar mood disorder and I felt so seen and understood by the mood swings of "Big Feelings" like if i had to show a visual of the mania vs the depression and hopelessness. The music videos are simple bust so captivating I cant look away. It's not flashy or gaudy or overprpduced. It's raw, authentic and transparent. I love the speed that she sings at and going from slow to fast. It's captivating I ant tune it out at all. It keeps my attention.

@ourbreakthroughpodcast9353 Месяц назад

I just love how she articulates and expresses herself. Ever since she was a little girl (in the public eye) you just knew that she was EXTRAordinary.

@angelahardy2685 Месяц назад

I see a lot of Will's mannerisms in her actions, her hand movements, her conversation

@extrashotofespresso_ Месяц назад

I see it too. She even looks like him here but of course a very femme version.

@catkeech Месяц назад

Yeah she's kinda his double

@GoGetFree Месяц назад

Willow has brilliantly redefined the boundaries often placed over Black identity, giving it a new depth and breadth. Her sound and artistry remind me of visionaries like Blood Orange, Shamir, Solange, BREE Runway, and Yves Tumor-artists who capture the essence of what it means to be human in our shared global reality. As someone born in London, raised in Lagos, and having lived in LA, now embracing a global perspective, Willow’s music resonates with my own understanding of freedom. It’s more than just music; it’s an exploration of identity, and every note she plays seems to expand the scope of what we might become. How does Willow’s music inspire your own perceptions of identity and freedom? - Déji Saka

@beautifulcrazy Месяц назад

I never thought anything good could come out of Will and Jada, but, good always wins over evil. Willow and Jaden are such smart deep kids, I guess they've seen a lot! I love this album so much, ....and I'm 61. She's a young Joni Mitchell and Joplin. I love her vocal range, but then I love different. Willow is authentic and she's going to be a legend.

@danjablumling4242 Месяц назад

She seems so pure! I like her embodiment she’s good!

@florazul5240 Месяц назад

She is extremely talented and I'm excited for her Journey

@tse4730 Месяц назад

I LOVE her !!! So fresh & creative !!

@wes9982 Месяц назад

this album/era fits her very well

@zakiyahyman1496 Месяц назад

I absolutely love this young lady. She is so well versed. People call her weird. I'd much rather be like her and be called weird than be normal. She is an absolute gem! I'm excited to read her book. When I traveled to Iceland there was a painting of the Black Madonna in one of the museums. I always thought hmmm.... What's the story behind this?

@taikaantoine2362 Месяц назад

That was great interview 😊. He asked really good questions.

@dakotac180 Месяц назад

Balanace and harmony with that Lapis. THEY have to collab with Hiatus! She's so beautiful, always love their message, excited for this ethereal hippie funk punk album.

@LightPerspectives Месяц назад

Excellent Interview. Love to see this baby blossom into the musical genius that she is. 🎼 Love how she is allowed to sing without walls or barriers…allowing to hear the full dynamics of her sound vocally and the weight of the chords instrumentally. Even her body language in the videos is saying everything nonverbally. Like an in-depth impression of a signature Art-piece. For those who grew up watching the younger Jada and Will-she has her mom’s Spark poetically and intelligently, and her dad’s whole face and demeanor. Keep up the great work Willow! ~with Luv

@JaquaviousRobinson Месяц назад

Wish nothing but success for WILLOW.

@thirtyyearcosmetologist Месяц назад

I’m grateful for this type of new talent!

@PAULDIPEOLU Месяц назад

i love when we get a willow interview. so excited for the new project

@tierrasworld Месяц назад

I love this woman for who she is and is becoming

@Divineeauraa 16 дней назад

Wonderful interview all across the board!!🔥🔥🫶🏿🤍🤍🤍

@mercury_rises Месяц назад

😭 The way she holds her chin, now sir? Lol ugh I love this deep human, so much growth.

@PxsDD Месяц назад

This album is gonna make this summer. I’m so blessed to be able to follow along on this journey

@thyotim Месяц назад

Such a beautiful, intelligent young woman!! Excited for her album

@user-sh2rc5kc7x Месяц назад

Beautifully articulate and so easy to listen to. I really enjoyed this interview

@flowersafeheart Месяц назад

Damn. Willow Smith videos been popping up on my RU-vid lately since seeing the Tiny Desk (big fan of Tiny Desk in general). It's really inspuring the level of passion, experimental exploration, dedication, fascination, collaboration, authenticity, and of course love of music that comes through. Fuels a desire to dive deeper into appreciating + making music or really any expressive outlet. Yes, Willow was born into enormous privilege/connection - and is also obviously a very hard working artist. That's wild Whip My Hair was only 10 years ago; life moves fast.

@tylerhackner9731 Месяц назад

Willow is an amazing talent

@TheDollDon Месяц назад

I love her so much. I love all of her work and her growth as an artist. What a pleasure it is to be able to have access to her art and watch a piece of how she navigates the world, well as much as she shares.

@lauraryan1674 Месяц назад

This is a great interview , they really vibed 😊❤

@lanielxx Месяц назад

10:40 I really felt that on a spiritual level and I think everyone needs to hear this

@johnnyterra1309 Месяц назад

hey willow! yes youre so right!.- i also felt that this is your actual first "grown up" album. and we can hear it! youre a beautifully grown up soul. thx for this new record. feels like a gift to me

@BertyNolks Месяц назад

People definitely should tune into billboard news.

@oc5939 Месяц назад

Major kudos to Willow for really working on her craft and being her own person. Not easy when you come from such a well-known family. This album is really impressive. ♥

@jahmelbrown85 Месяц назад

Great interview

@bcgreen1966 Месяц назад

I am so into Jazz and am amazed at Willows eclectic music. I felt 60, 70's style. Music worth listening to.

@4thaluvofeverything Месяц назад

Loved this interview 🫶🏾

@808mauna Месяц назад

Lovely music and vibes!. I think 1:17 she meant "Entheogen" not empathogens shout out Terence Mckenna.

@sealife13 Месяц назад

I really love her voice and especially the song alone. That song is pure gold

@ReasonablySpeaking9808 Месяц назад

This new album was really good. I listened to it back-to-back a few times to really allow it to ethereally settle in and take roots. It seeped in nicely. Willow has put out a really nice piece of work!

@Studycase3000 28 дней назад

Willow, wanting to reach your highest level -" being a servant of Love" THAT journey I truly wish, hope and pray you can achieve. I've been on that same journey for as long as your dad has been here. This world will fight you on it. Try and warp that vision etc. Stay focused one that base line. it is beautiful when touching that ceiling, even though it is often only moments

@Dorn... День назад

1:02 - Inspiración del nombre del álbum 2:06 - ¿Cómo este proyecto se diferencia de sus otros álbumes? 3:00 - Cómo describirías el sonido del álbum

@LAVISHING Месяц назад

Awesomeness! Love this interview!

@user-sk4gj3ji3o 15 дней назад

Desperately waiting for this album

@earthworldserver Месяц назад

great interview

@selispeks Месяц назад

I've loved her and her brother for years! Very wise for such young people, they always have been!

@ebrownd Месяц назад

Love her vulnerability and depth of diversity. So refreshing-

@cruisycai Месяц назад

Wow!!! Willow has arrived! Congratulations 🎉❤

@dancingriverwonderful9786 Месяц назад

Amazing inspirational authentic shining in her full glory sharing pure beauty with the world

@Kenyas Месяц назад

Loved this! She literally is my favorite musician 🥹

@user-hg3iv5hy3s Месяц назад

She truly is the real deal

@akayla2398 Месяц назад

This album has so much depth and inner beauty, between the musicality and the lyrics I feel strong emotions being expressed in ways that feel so tangible through her art

@FullyAware___ Месяц назад

I love her!!!! She’s such a wise beautiful soul! Love you willow 🏵️🏵️🏵️🏵️🏵️

@stephenandrews5530 Месяц назад

She is ridiculously gorgeous! Looks like her mom in the 90s🔥😍

@user-rn9ij8rk5c 22 дня назад

She looks like that blue/green chick from Avatar.

@tarawright8152 Месяц назад

Willow is a ✨Vibe✨ Great interview❗️

@nikkib.6005 Месяц назад

I love her voice and the way she speaks and carries herself.

@ambermcdonald3487 Месяц назад

Obsessed with the album. Her energy is passionate and grounded and wise. 🫶💖

@roxannescott2136 Месяц назад

This was so dope!👏🏾🔥💯💃🏾🎶💫

@thandisilec835 Месяц назад

My friends and I have liked her since we’re around 10 when she came out with Whip my hair…she’s kind of underrated 😊

@liglisachae7238 Месяц назад

Willow absolutely knows how to answer questions in the way asked. So impressive!

@feels.9304 Месяц назад

I love Willow's art!

@Dimpleface59 27 дней назад

I like Willow.. the last 2 ppl. She wanted to sing with I have no idea who they were. But I like her music.

@aprilross1980 Месяц назад

The whole album is a hit. She is a genius. Have Empathogen on repeat.

@CosmicJournee 6 дней назад

It’s funny that someone like Willow feels like she’s just coming into herself, because I’ve always looked at her and Jaden as kids who just were so themselves. Ever since Whip My Hair, every era has just felt so authentic and I’m sure it was but I guess it’s nice to know we’re all finding ourselves constantly no matter how someone may present.

@AlexManningSPRINGTIME Месяц назад

The music in the background is so distracting lol but this is a great interview and I’m excited for the album 😄

@mommyreadtome5668 Месяц назад

Shes only 23 and has become a true artist. Im so excited to see what else she creates as she learns and grows

@virtuousmountainwoman Месяц назад

Liking Willow for wearing her natural hair in different styles.

@Evolved- Месяц назад

Her new album is absolutely MIND BLOWING.

@redtaperecorder1 Месяц назад

I knew Willow was gonna do special things when she and JABS started posting random bangers like 'Female Energy' and 'Whatislife' on Soundcloud. Everything they did during that 'indigo child' phase was just magical. And people still sleep on just how amazing her album ARDIPITHECUS really was. The production values alone on those songs should have been enough to make people realize something really important was happening. But hey, better to come late to the show than never. I must admit I wasn't too keen on the alt-rock phase she went through. But every song I've heard from her in the last few months has been fire so far. I'm so amped to hear where her musical journey is taking her next with 'empathogen'!

@ShelbyWilliams-ul8ib Месяц назад

Been a fan since then too 🥹 she is out of this world her and Jaden always have been 👁️👽 PROUD of them both! Seen them in Tempe.

@extrashotofespresso_ Месяц назад

I loved her alt-rock music soooo freaking much. Thats my favorite genre and it’s always a pleasure seeing black people partake in it. I haven’t really been that into neo-soul but Willow pretty much makes anything sound good l.

@broktober Месяц назад

Willow is a perfect representation of an independent black woman

@Nandigrl57 Месяц назад

I’m on the same page with myself! Whoa. Some people search a lifetime for themselves. Old soul for sure.

@Anayah-li6jk Месяц назад

To be a servant of Unconditional love is the highest form of servanthood

@rizegryphnrize Месяц назад

So Cool!! Lil Sister 👁C UR Spark🔥! Namaste! Love the music and can't wait for the book⭐➕♥🙏🏾💐🌺🌻🌹

@GrasshopperRDG Месяц назад

❇️EMPATHOGEN❇️ This is the most beautiful and incredible album title to name this powerful project! Upon listening to these relatable offerings...🎧💯 the name select is perfectly BEFITTING❣️ -💚*🙏🏽

@kamhardee8558 9 дней назад

What an articulate person that is so intentional with their art

@mysillyom Месяц назад

Thats a beautiful result of a healthy integration to an early deep psychedelic experience. Wonderful Willow 💚

@davidmarsalis1522 10 дней назад

She’s just naturally talented. Odd time meters she just gets . For me I’m old she reminds me of Joni Mitchell. We are all ways students all ways learning. ❤.

@loveilfe Месяц назад

Servant Of Love … I love that … I love Willow 🖤

@MB-go6uy Месяц назад

What I love is she really is doing her own thing and is able to keep herself and what shes passionate about seperate from her mom and dad and all that drama.

@grizarts170 Месяц назад

Never heard any of her song but that one one popular song from b4 .. I didn't even know it was her song because I don't follow plp but me but when I heard the unique voice I was like wooo who the heck is that then found out it was wills daughter so I'll check out to hear the rest hmmm very nice voice. Unique