Blues powerhouse Miss Freddye has returned with not one however two poignant singles, “Let It Burn” and “Slippin’ Away,” marking a brand new chapter in her illustrious profession. Identified for her capacity to channel uncooked emotion into her music, Miss Freddye displays on the inspiration behind these tracks, her inventive course of, and the evolution of the blues style. From collaborating with gifted musicians like Jesse Landers and Hollis Greathouse to balancing custom with trendy aptitude, Miss Freddye’s artistry shines via. On this unique interview, she opens up about her mission to attach with audiences via storytelling, her roots in Pittsburgh’s vibrant music scene, and the way she continues to make use of her voice for therapeutic and group affect.
“Let It Burn” marks your first launch in two years. What was the inspiration behind this highly effective observe, and the way did you strategy its recording course of along with your band? How did working with Jesse Landers and engineer Hollis Greathouse form the ultimate sound?
I really like ballads, love tales. When Jesse Landers launched me to his music, that first observe I heard, I knew I may sing it from my coronary heart! This music reminds of a relationship of affection, craving, and dedication. My bandmates know after I convey them a music, they know it’s going to be one thing individuals will get into and love! I requested Jesse his opinion on the stream of the music. I requested him for enter on the tempo, the composition, the instrumentation, and the sound. He knew this music would develop into “Miss Freddye”. It could develop into one with me.
Hollis shouldn’t be solely an skilled engineer, however a unbelievable musician with a terrific ear! We have now labored collectively just a few instances and he is aware of my sound, my vary, and what would work within the type I sing.
This makes it simple to work with individuals who have taken the time to get to know me, the singer!
“Slippin’ Away” is a deeply emotional music written by your late buddy, Mike Lyzenga. How did it really feel to convey his lyrics to life, and what private that means does the music maintain for you? Was there a particular second through the recording that stood out as significantly transferring?
When Mike first launched the music to me, the primary observe I knew I used to be going to do that music justice! Mike was a unbelievable songwriter! His music was from the center, which spoke volumes about him. Once I first learn the lyrics, they jogged my memory of my very own coronary heart and what I went via at one time or one other.
The very best second was when my Homecookin Band recorded a video 4 years in the past. The way in which we did that music was haunting, transferring. I knew this music was going to be successful!
Once we recorded within the studio, at that second I knew this was going to be a terrific love music! My bandmates took their time and added their hearts into the music!
Each “Let It Burn” and “Slippin’ Away” showcase totally different sides of your artistry. How do these singles mirror your development as a blues singer and storyteller? Did you strategy every music with a distinct mindset, given their contrasting themes?
Each are nice love songs! I’ve discovered the audiences can undoubtedly relate to them. I’ve heard many instances how they will inform after I’m “into” the music. As a storyteller via the music I do, you will need to put in my feelings, my essence. Each songs are distinctive, however they inform totally different tales. Let It Burn tells of an already present love that desires to accentuate that love.
‘Slippin Away’ tells of a love that was there, however that love has its recollections and asks the place does go, the place has it gone.
Once I sing these songs, my temper is totally different. One music is longing to maintain the love burning, the opposite music tells of a love that was as soon as there, however now it’s simply slippin away.
The lyrics in “Slippin’ Away” communicate to like, loss, and longing. How do you channel such uncooked emotion into your performances, and what do you hope listeners take away from the music? Have followers shared any private tales with you after listening to the observe?
I can relate to this music. I put my “essence” within the music. This implies the texture, the love, and the result. I’ve individuals come as much as me and say they now how I really feel. I’ve heard tales of damaged relationships and tales of latest relationships. It’s when throughout these moments I’ve completed what I’ve got down to do, give the audiences connection.
Your music typically attracts from real-life experiences and deep feelings. How do you steadiness preserving the authenticity of the blues custom with bringing your individual trendy aptitude to the style? How have your influences, like Koko Taylor and Etta James, impacted your sound on these newest singles?
My motto is to remain true to myself, however be versatile. My influences have carried out this. Similar to they did m I’ve constructed my very own “essence” whereas protecting in thoughts traditions with some added trendy touches. I discovered over time to concentrate on what strikes me and the way my audiences will react.
You’ve been a outstanding determine within the Pittsburgh music scene for over twenty years. How do you see the blues evolving, and what function do you hope your newest singles play in protecting the style alive? How do you keep linked to your roots whereas persevering with to evolve as an artist?
I’ve to say the blues music is altering. I all the time welcome change! However, I have in mind my roots, my influences. It may be simple to lose your self and get caught up within the moments of recognition, of fame. I keep centered as a result of I are not looking for my creativity interrupted by issues that won’t be on the identical web page as I’m.
Past music, you’ve made an affect via charity work and group engagement. How do songs like “Let It Burn” and “Slippin’ Away” mirror your mission to make use of music as a drive for therapeutic and Connection? Are there any upcoming initiatives or charity occasions you’re excited to be part of?
Because the saying goes “music is a healer”! Singing about love and relationships provides a way of closure. The closure means as a singer, I can specific the issues that imply probably the most to my audiences.
I’m excited to be a part of the next charity occasions for 2025! I might be becoming a member of “Pittsburgh’s Divas for ‘Hair Peace”, Might 31, for elevating cash and consciousness for girls who’re combating most cancers.
Yearly I carry out for “Rockin The Roosevelt” and Band Blast. These charity’s occasions elevate cash for the playground in Arnold, PA, for the children to have a spot to play and to be protected. I might be performing for “Again The Blue” in reminiscence of cops from the Alle-Kiski space who misplaced their lives within the line of obligation. Additionally, I might be performing for Leechburg, PA Pink Day. This would be the final 12 months for this charity occasion that raises cash and consciousness for The Breast Most cancers Basis.
I’m at the moment engaged on my subsequent single and album. I stay up for sharing the music with the world!
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