Willow Smith has released a new album titled 'Empathogen', featuring the standout single 'Run!'. In a series of interviews and performances, Willow discussed the creative process behind the album and the single. She revealed that 'Run!' was inspired by a nearly overwhelming panic attack during a stressful relationship confrontation, marking a shift in her usual songwriting process which typically begins with vocals or guitar. Instead, 'Run!' started with drums and bass, aiming to evoke the feeling of a panic attack. The song's vocals are described by Willow as ethereal yet deeply sad, reflecting her emotional state during its creation. Willow's exploration of new emotional depths and musical styles in 'Empathogen' has been highlighted in her appearances on platforms like Rolling Stone's The Breakdown and during her 'Tiny Desk' performance.
On the latest episode of Rolling Stone's The Breakdown, @officialwillow explains how she tapped into a more angst-driven emotional pocket to create "Run!" She talks about the lyrics here: https://t.co/pnuLgZ36xQ https://t.co/PUlA3qEiiU
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On the latest episode of Rolling Stone‘s The Breakdown, @officialwillow explains how the funk-inspired "Run!" poured out of her after a moment of self-reflection. Watch: https://t.co/pnuLgZ36xQ https://t.co/TIHBt0Y5WH
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Willow Returns With New Album 'Empathogen' https://t.co/6chTq3Qre4
“Run!” is one of the standout performances on 'Empathogen.' “I hadn’t really sang like this,” @officialwillow says of her gritty vocals. Watch her The Breakdown episode here: https://t.co/pnuLgZ36xQ https://t.co/1WpQqUr5z9
.@officialwillow wanted her song “Run!” to evoke the feeling of a panic attack — like the one she nearly had when she was stressing out over a confrontation during a relationship. She breaks the song down here: https://t.co/pnuLgZ3Eno https://t.co/jc1UW8wfQR
.@officialwillow built the foundation of “Run!” with drums and bass. It was a departure from her usual process, which often starts with vocals or guitar. Watch The Breakdown: https://t.co/pnuLgZ36xQ https://t.co/PK7yijNo3W
Willow on her latest single, "Run!": "The vocals are giving this ethereal beauty that would feel like a relief if it wasn’t this deep sadness of me being like, ‘I’m not strong enough to meet this uncomfortability head-on.'" Breakdown: https://t.co/pnuLgZ36xQ https://t.co/gSL8E5UQqK
On the latest episode of Rolling Stone's The Breakdown, @OfficialWillow explains how she tapped into a more angst-driven emotional pocket to create "Run!" from her new album 'Empathogen' Watch it here: https://t.co/pnuLgZ36xQ https://t.co/RDzCg0cYNE
empathogen, the latest musical composition by @OfficialWillow is out now 🖤 https://t.co/rZZ6mMka4t https://t.co/MQbceEknsN
A new album from @OfficialWillow is nearly yours. She talks to @zanelowe about ‘empathogen,' hard work, and creative humility. https://t.co/cnTA9Raq9O https://t.co/Rudd6VDlVO
.@OfficialWillow premieres funky new track ‘Run!’ during ‘Tiny Desk’ performance https://t.co/xWNIhJMJ9e