Reneé Rapp is poised to deliver a year of transformation through her highly anticipated sophomore album.
The 24-year-old singer and actress, known for her debut album Snow angel and role in Bad Girls movie musical, discussed her new project in a new installment of Instagram Only close friends podcast.
“23 to 24 was such a huge difference for me,” Rapp shared. “It's about this… and at this point, a reflection on my 23rd year specifically… It was so bad and I thought 22 was crazy for me.”
Rapp's debut album received acclaim for its emotional depth with tracks such as “In the Kitchen” and “Tattoos”.
The past year has been a time of significant personal growth and challenge for Rapp, and this transitional period will be a central theme on her upcoming album, promising fans a more intimate look into her life and experiences.
“I think one of the last songs I wrote, I had such a terrible day. I just had such a bad day and I like bad experiences, and I was like I don't have anywhere else to go with my thoughts because obviously I can't get them out right now, so I'm going to be mentally like writing.” Rapp said when discussing her creative process for the new album.
“It was really about finding a way out,” Rapp continued. “I remember feeling so overwhelmed and thinking I had to do something with all this negative energy. So I sat in a corner, closed my eyes for about 10 minutes and just let the thoughts flow.”
“It was like a form of mental escapism, a way to process everything without having to say it directly.”
Rapp believes these strong emotions often fuel her best work.
“I think the rawness of those emotions adds a layer of authenticity to my music. It's like, in that moment of vulnerability, I can tap into something deeper and more authentic. The song I ended up writing that day captured exactly what I was feeling – the frustration, the sadness, everything. It turned out to be one of my most honest pieces.”
He added: “Every artist has their own way of dealing with their emotions and for me writing has always been therapeutic. Whether I'm having a good day or a bad day, writing helps me make sense of my experiences.”
“It's like every song is a snapshot of what I was going through at that particular moment.”
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