She places the Nina Simone record back on the shelf. "The fans grew up with me. I was a scared kid when I started; I’m a woman now. If the music doesn't reflect that growth, then I’m lying to them. Besides," she pauses, pulling her coat tight as we step out into the gray London afternoon, "I’m done building walls. It’s time to see what happens when I let the windows stay open."
I ask her about the title track, a sprawling seven-minute opus that serves as the album's emotional anchor. The lyrics are a stark confrontation with her past self: “I built the cage, I turned the key / I blamed the world for trapping me.” jasmine webb interview
Wow, that sounds like an incredible experience. You've likely faced your share of challenges and setbacks throughout your career. How do you handle difficult situations, and what advice would you give to others who may be facing similar challenges? She places the Nina Simone record back on the shelf