Woke up today with a big smile on my face. For years, I’ve struggled to live in the moment. I’m still working on that, but today, I’m doing my best to soak it all in. There’s so much joy in today. When asked for a piece of advice from my journey, my response is consistent: ‘Stay true to yourself.’ With this album, ‘What Now,’ I feel like I’ve done that, and I’m so proud of it. I’ve poured my heart and soul into everything – from the writing, to the recording, to the mixing, to the photos, to the packaging, and all the other crazy things you need to do to release music in 2024.
None of this would have been possible without my amazing partner in crime in the studio,
@pawnpawntbp . Shawn, you’re a very special human and genius at your craft. To all the incredible musicians who played on this album –
#zaccockrell ,
@natesmithdrums ,
@bradallenwilliams ,
@iamlloydbuchanan ,
@no.s.t.r.e.s.s ,
@Rooreid ,
@annsensingsound ,
@rodmcgaha ,
@thomasblochmusic your musicianship took what these demos were and shaped them into what it is now. Special thanks to
@emilylazarlodge for getting us to the finish line and for creating
@wearemovingtheneedle , which is fighting for women, non-binary, and trans creators to succeed at the highest levels, something very near and dear to my heart as a producer. My amazing management
@redlightmgmt and label
@islandrecords for fighting for this music and believing in me on this journey.
@mamahotdog for capturing the spirit of this album through your lens and to the creative teams who helped bring this ‘What Now’ world to life
@dwyski @nonjamckenzie @monaeartistry @vsepetov @jadeehlers .
@grantzubritsky for bringing this album to the live stage. My family, friends, band, crew and every single one of you supporting me – your unwavering support fuels my journey. Your openness to my evolving artistry is a gift I don’t take lightly. As I share this music, my hope is that it brings us closer, fostering connections that transcend the ordinary. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for listening, being there, and joining me on this incredible journey. I can’t wait to see you all out on the road and relive this record in person.
With all my love,
Britt
