Zach Sang Show Jessie Murph Talks Gucci Mane, Blue Strips, 1960's Inspo, and New Album ‘Sex Hysteria’
Jul 23, 2025
Jessie Murph, an Alabama-born singer known for her raw and relatable lyrics, returns with insights on her new album ‘Sex Hysteria’. She dives into the deeply personal stories behind her songs, such as family dynamics and romantic relationships. Jessie shares her evolution as an artist, touching on her collaborations with Gucci Mane and Lil Baby. The conversation also explores her iconic 1960s-inspired aesthetic, the complexities of emotional transparency, and the importance of physical media like vinyl, with hidden gems you won't find on streaming.
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Priscilla Presley–Inspired Big Hair
- Jessie Murph says her look is inspired by Priscilla Presley and 1960s big hair, which she first emulated at 16 for Halloween.
- She keeps the style for this era despite it being time-consuming because it makes her feel iconic.
Autobiography Born From Frustration
- Jessie made the autobiographical Gucci Mane track after a label meeting saying she never talked about herself, so she freestyled facts in the car and later finished it in the studio.
- The song reads more like candid facts than a polished rhyme, which she found exposing but cathartic.
Vulnerability Feels Liberating And Awkward
- Jessie says writing about living people is freeing yet terrifying because it exposes private stories to public ears.
- She finds the release cathartic but felt horrible while recording revealing details about others.