Willow Smith

Willow Smith, platinum recording artist, joins the hosts to discuss the fight against oppression, the importance of authenticity in the music industry, and breaking down barriers as a black woman in the guitar community. They also reflect on the significance of a beloved song and encourage young artists to challenge the world.

Willow Smith is a singer and songwriter from Los Angeles. She’s also a member of one of the most famous families in the world. From a very young age, she followed in the musical footsteps of her parents, Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith, and released her first single when she was just ten years old. Since then, she’s released four albums, and was named one of TIME Magazine’s 100 Most influential people in the world. This year, on her most recent album, she put out this song, "Transparent Soul," which was co-written with her longtime collaborator Tyler Cole, and features Travis Barker from Blink-182 on drums. I talked to her about how her upbringing and her musical evolution from her early pop star days influenced the way she made this song. For more, visit songexploder.net/willow

Willow Smith, a multifaceted artist known for her music and acting, teams up with Jahnavi Harrison, a Kirtan musician and BBC Radio host. They dive into their creative collaboration on the EP 'Rise', sharing the magic of artistic synergy. The duo discusses the power of positive connections in inspiring creativity, personal growth through devotional music, and the journey of self-discovery in their spiritual practices. They also emphasize the importance of authenticity and self-reflection in their artistic endeavors.