As home-based company owners, sometimes we need that extra bit of encouragement to pursue our deepest entrepreneurial desires. On the same note, many people slaving away at dead-end, corporate jobs dream of escaping and launching their own home businesses, but they need a dash of extra motivation. Renowned singer-songwriter Rachel B knows the feeling and just launched her uplifting debut album, titled I’m The Boss, to help awaken the spirit in others to rise up and be a true leader in the business sphere.
Rachel B’s electrifying debut album and hit single, “I’m The Boss”, are the perfect blend of soul, Motown, and pop, or what she likes to call “Soul Empowerment Pop.” The song promotes the need for women to empower themselves and “be their own boss,” which is highly relevant given all of the recent talk about wage equality. Touching on the need for female entrepreneurs to step up in the job force, the sultry-meets-R&B single is guaranteed to make you feel more driven and ready to achieve your goals when it’s over. You can check out the song’s energetic and motivational music video here.
Home Business Magazine had the chance to sit down and chat with Rachel B about the story behind her hit single, how she got started in music, and more. She was happy to chat about the process of bringing her song and album to life:
HBM: Tell us about your single, “I’m The Boss”. What is the inspiration behind the song?
Rachel B: “I was living in Los Angeles at the time and had just quit my day job to be my own boss and pursue a career as an independent artist. It was a scary leap of faith, but I had to go for it with full force. I wrote this song to help motivate me to do just that! I hope that when people hear the song, it gives them that extra bit of sass to go out there and be a boss in whatever it is that inspires them!”
HBM: How did you get started in music?
Rachel B: “At an early age, I found myself trying to make sense of life and for some unknown reason, I turned to writing songs. I had a lot of anxiety and worries as a kid, and music was and still is my release. I was fortunate enough to discover voices like Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, and Minnie Riperton at a young age. I fell in love with the depth of their voices and would lock myself in my room to listen for hours. Discovering the healing power of music has been one of the strongest sources of inspiration in my life and now I make music to help keep myself inspired and hopefully inspire others as well.”
HBM: Do you write a lot of your songs from a home office? From where else do you derive inspiration for your songs?
Rachel B: “I write a lot from home and occasionally on the road when I’m on tour. I’m a bit of a homebody when I’m not performing, but songs and ideas will often come up spontaneously or when I’m hanging out with other musicians. Like most writers, I have tons of notebooks filled with lyrical ideas I’ve jotted down over the years and I reference these all the time when I write songs. I’d say most of my music is derived from my own experiences and observations.”
HBM: How do you market and promote your music to the world?
Rachel B: “Well, I first have to make something I feel is worth marketing and promoting to the world and sometimes that’s a long process! I also play a lot of shows, because I think it’s where I’m strongest and it’s a great way to meet and connect with people. Aside from that, I outsource certain jobs that I think others can do better, which allows me to focus on my craft. I love connecting with people on social media and I do my best to get in touch with great radio stations and publications–like Home Business Magazine!”
HBM: Do you have any tips for other aspiring singers and songwriters?
Rachel B: “Find yourself. Don’t practice being what you think others want you to be. Dig deep and find what really matters to you.”
HBM: Who would you like to collaborate with one day and why?
Rachel B: “My dream team would be writing with Sia, having Mark Ronson as the producer and Questlove as the drummer, and working with this horn section based in NYC called Lucky Chops. These are all musicians that I respect and admire. I’m a fan of their music and I think collaborating with all of these talented people would result in some pretty awesome and soulful music!”
HBM: Where do you hope to be in three years?
Rachel B: “Happy and making music on stages all over the world. I hope that one day while I’m walking my dog, I hear someone listening and singing along to my song in their car. Oh, and I hope to always be my own boss!”
Rachel B’s songs have been featured on ABC shows like General Hospital and in various independent films. She was also selected as the recipient of the prestigious Johnny Mercer Songwriting award and Berklee’s Women’s Composer Award. This young, critically-acclaimed starlet has performed at venues across the country, including Chicago Symphony Hall, Berklee Performance Center, South Park Amphitheater, and Flood City Music Festival,
To learn more about Rachel B, check out her website and follow her on Facebook and Twitter.
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