Nation music has deep roots however has lengthy confronted criticism for its lack of variety. Black artists, specifically, have discovered it difficult to interrupt into the style. Regardless of nation music’s roots in Black tradition, the business has lengthy been dominated by white artists. Brittney Spencer isn’t simply conscious of this—she’s dwelling it. She’s one of many few Black ladies making waves within the nation music world right now, following within the footsteps of legends like Charley Satisfaction and Linda Martell however carving out her personal path in an area that also has a protracted approach to go when it comes to illustration.
“Nation lyrics actually drew me into the style. I cherished that you might make and sing a tune about just about something in life. I do know the artwork of storytelling by way of tune isn’t genre-specific and may be present in so many types of music, however I found my very own storytelling voice by way of nation music,” Spencer defined.
“Nation music has been like an inner car, serving to me uncover loads about myself as a author and musician. To me, that’s what makes nation music my residence,” she added.
For Brittney, being a plus measurement Black lady within the nation music business provides one other layer to the problem. It’s no secret that the music enterprise may be superficial, and nation music isn’t any exception. However as an alternative of conforming to business pressures, Brittney has embraced who she is—each on and off the stage. She’s not simply breaking limitations along with her voice; she’s additionally doing it along with her model.
The “Greater Than The Track” singer is changing into a standout within the nation music scene. Since stepping onto the scene in 2013, Brittney’s highly effective voice and simple expertise have steadily gained her recognition, most just lately with celebrity Beyoncé. Spencer just lately sat down with us to dish on all issues trend, music, and taking over house within the business.
’70s City Cowgirl Stylish with Brittney Spencer
Vogue is one other space the place Brittney shines. She’s obtained a mode that’s as daring as her voice—suppose totally different jeans, suede, textures, rhinestones, and an entire lot of confidence.
“I really like texture-denim, suede, velvet, leather-based and corduroy. I really like 70s trend. I really like taking a look at images of artists within the 70s and seeing a lot of them gown equally throughout genres,” Spencer passionately acknowledged. “Dolly, Chaka, Fleetwood Mac, Sly and the Household Stone wore bell bottoms, bellbottom jumpsuits, flared denims and shirts, textures, and plenty of sewn-in feathers.”
Nevertheless, Spencer understands how exhausting it’s to attain “actually good plus measurement trend.” The “Sober & Skinny” singer identified that retailers nonetheless drop the ball concerning high quality clothes for greater our bodies, even when they provide plus sizes.
“If I need excessive trend, I’ve to look loads deeper to search out issues in my measurement or simply get one thing custom-made. Truthfully, it’s demotivating,” she mentioned.
She has vowed to proceed to name out trend retailers for the dearth of plus measurement trend as a result of everybody deserves to really feel good and have cute clothes. Usually, Spencer would like to rock a cushty pair of sweatpants, however she admitted that she loves trend an excessive amount of. Fortunately, Spencer has discovered some go-to plus measurement manufacturers she loves, like Good American, Karen Millen, Levi’s, Dolce Vita (for her broad calf boots), Anthropologie, and extra.
Proudly owning The Highlight & Making Music
On the subject of her music, Spencer is as actual because it will get. Her sound is soulful and genuine, and the singer plans on staying true to herself.
“I attempt to be actual about myself, what I need, and what I hope to attain. I usually take into consideration the folks I’m making music for and let that information me,” Spencer mentioned.
Spencer put these emotions into her debut album, “My Silly Life,” which displays her private journey full of highs, lows, and every thing in between.
“This album taught me to be extra trustworthy about how I really feel and the experiences I’ve had. Because it pertains to physique picture, I Iooked the best way I needed to – I used full-body images on the quilt and in a number of the promo photographs. I don’t actually have an agenda, simply extra like a aim to be, really feel, and look as dope as I wish to,” Spencer shared.
And it was her authenticity that obtained her observed by Beyoncé. Her life modified in a single day when the “Alien Celebrity” singer tapped Spencer’s shoulder for her nation album, “Cowboy Carter.” The collaboration was a dream come true and a testomony to Spencer’s exhausting work.
Spencer revealed this 12 months’s album launch, working with Beyoncé, and acting at Stagecoach- have been all “a dream come true.”
Brittney Spencer is proudly owning her second, each in music and trend. She’s a reminder that nation music is for everybody—and that the highlight shines brightest on those that are true to themselves.
