WILLOW | Questlove Supreme

While the world may have been introduced to her as Willow Smith, the artist now known as WILLOW is actively transforming into her most authentic self. In a one-on-one, in-studio interview with Questlove, WILLOW describes the growth in her music, the drive in her spirit, and the key parts of the journey along the way. This interview celebrates WILLOW's new album "empathogen" and surrounds it with wisdom about creativity, fame, and perception.

Photograph by Christian Germoso

0:00 - In a one-on-one conversation, Questlove introduces WILLOW and explains why he is so excited to be interviewing her
5:05 - WILLOW discusses the feeling around releasing empathogen (https://willowsmith.com/)
8:50 - WILLOW is comfortable talking about feelings and vulnerability through art
10:20 - WILLOW has always refused to be labeled or boxed in; Questlove connects it to text in Will Smith's memoir. WILLOW talks about how she handled fame, even ahead of adolescence
14:30 - WILLOW discusses her journey with guitar and emphasizes how seriously she treats the instrument. Quest' reveals that The Roots' guitarist Captain Kirk is who put him onto WILLOW's recent catalog
23:00 - What is WILLOW's morning routine?
25:55 - How does WILLOW find community?
29:20 - How has WILLOW avoided the trappings of fame in Hollywood? She speaks about self-love and authenticity
38:00 - WILLOW describes making a creative change for empathogen versus her previous releases (https://willowsmith.com/)
40:00 - What are some of the most important albums from WILLOW's life now — and 10 years ago, when she was 13?
43:50 - Questlove elaborates on his appreciation for WILLOW and other music coming from a new generation of bold creatives
49:30 - Did WILLOW manifest this growth and musical acclaim? She unpacks more of empathogen
57:10 - Some short, but very meaningful questions about life, superpowers, favorite places, and things
1:06:00 - Closing remarks, and a powerful goodbye between friends

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