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Interview With Native New Jersey Soul Singer-Songwriter EM
Meet Em, a native New Jersey singer-songwriter whose musical quest began with childhood inspiration. Iconic retro pop influences, a soulful voice, and sensual flair — she weaves intense memories of her emotional past into every lyric and melody.
Hello Em, welcome to Honk Magazine!
Hello. Thank you for having me!
How is your artist-music persona Em differentiated from the normal Em who is not creating?
I have to say not much.. I consider myself fairly truthful and authentic in nature.. Romantic.. Dreamer.. Confident.. Sensual.. An old soul who is all about peace around her and giving it.. I love to uplift and care.. I feel they are the same maybe just in music.. I get to live out my fantasies more and revel in the overindulgent feelings of passion and wholeness.. When I’m singing, that is the only time I can fully transcend.. It’s like out of body and completely spiritual.
Your music is very emotional and lyrically poetic, where that comes from? Is it from your personal experience?
Thank you, I appreciate that a ton. I am genuinely a writer and believe in writing from my heart so anything that comes from the Divine to my spirit is truthful even if I have yet to fully experience it.. The songs from this album were written as I was going through it.
You have recently dropped visuals for your single, ‘Say What You Mean,’ – how did you come up with the scenario? It’s really magical! Are you planning on releasing any new music videos?
Yes, there is the music video for Say What You Mean and visual art created as well from a beautiful artist Lisbeth I worked with. In regards to the music video, Parris Mayhew and I worked together wanting to depict a melancholy yet cleansing aesthetic.. We really wanted to tell the story as this was so cinematic and was just a pouring out of emotion. Em walking around her empty apartment awaiting her lovers return.. As she sees her own reflection in the raindrops ( symbolizing teardrops as well) Realizing it just isn’t the same and either is she.. She transcends that hurt into this soulful confident woman(the woman in the gown).. And a cleansing happens… If you listen to the record, you can hear the sound of rain and its very prevalent in the bridge part with the harmonious oohs and ahhs.. I wanted to show the facets of going through a grieving stage to strength… It was a very divine feminine depiction of trying to reach her male counterpart but realizing the power lies within her.. How she reacts to the situation determines how she will be from then on.. Setting her boundary- her line in the sand for anyone who will enter in the future- “say what you mean when you’re talking to me” I felt Parris did a very beautiful job of conveying the message.. He brought the idea to life truly.
Ah yes! Im working on an animated video for Blue Light.. Since my concepts were a little out there and hard to replicate in the 3D.. Im taking it to 5D..lol where it is about a plane of higher consciousness and past life love affairs.. I cannot wait to reveal the different beautiful interpretations of Blue Light!
You’ve started a new project called Podcast EMpathy, can you tell us a little bit about that?
Yes, it’s a Youtube Series and I might bring some over to IGTV as well. It’s titled, EMpathy with Em as I pick something that I reside with at the time whether it be a song, lyrics, an experience or oracle cards with uplifting messages. In other words, I’ll cover a song that I resonate with from the heart, pull angel cards with messages we all need to hear from the Divine and angels, lyrics that made me resonate with the artist’s feelings or even an experience where it made me enter that person’s shoes whether it be funny, painful or just relatable.
We are all currently facing a very difficult and uncertain time. How the pandemic and lockdown influenced your artistic process?
It’s funny you say that because while I’ve been quarantined for a solid six weeks.. The first month I was accepting because I know this is part of a bigger plan and cleansing.. And I trust G-d.. but obviously, the human in me can get impatient and nervous.. And I pray for those feeling pain.. I want to be able to get out there but I am still creating.. constantly.. Whether it be this EMpathy with Em project, the Blue Light project or even the project I just did with my dear artist and friend who goes by the name SheWhoIs where we creatively designed each song of the album inspired by tarot cards.
What’s next for you in the upcoming year? Are you working on any new singles?
Hopefully, I get out there and perform this new music! I want to tour and find a creative team that suits me and my mission in life. Right now, still working on this set of songs to give it everything I can creatively and when G-d brings me the right people in my life, then it will be time to start a new chapter.. Still working on closing this one out as I gave it six months in Woodstock and there are still 7 other songs we did previously that I plan on releasing sooner or later.. I have big plans but it’s on Divine Timing.
Is there anything you would like to add?
I think we just about covered everything! Look out for my tarot series on Instagram created with SheWhoIs and I try to release an episode on my Youtube of EMpathy with Em every sunday or every other Sunday at 6pm EST. Thank you so much for having me.
More about Em: Instagram & YouTube
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Man Claiming to Be LeBron James’ Son Arrested After Alleged Trespassing at Los Angeles Home
A man who allegedly claimed to be LeBron James’ son has been arrested after allegedly trespassing on the basketball star’s Los Angeles property. The incident happened Friday, November 6, when security at James’ home called police, saying they saw a man they thought was trying to break in. Officials said the man did not enter the home itself. Still, authorities were called after he was identified on security camera footage.
The security team contacted police around 9 p.m. local time, law enforcement sources said. The team saw the alleged intruder on camera footage and called officers about the situation. Information said the man was arrested at the scene by the Los Angeles Police Department on suspicion of stalking.
An odd feature of the case was the suspect’s alleged declaration of who he was. The man told police he was James’s son. The information provided does not elaborate on the claim, nor does it establish any actual familial connection between the man and the basketball star.
The incident occurred while James was out of Los Angeles. He was back in his home city Friday night, playing for the Philadelphia 76ers against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The game apparently ended the team’s successful start to the NBA season, but the more serious concern that night was the reported security incident at his California home.
The report also notes that James plays for the 76ers and lives in New York City. His wife, Savanna, recently shared why she decided to stay in California with the family instead of moving with him. However, the information did not specify whether anyone was home at the Los Angeles property at the time of the alleged intrusion.
The information on hand confirms James’ absence because of the game, but it does not establish who else might have been inside the residence. It does not suggest the alleged suspect entered the home. However, the reported intrusion involved the property, and security personnel identified the man via surveillance footage before police arrived.
The arrest has raised questions about the circumstances of the alleged stalking incident, particularly with reports that the suspect claimed to be James’ son. But the explanation provided doesn’t include a motive, additional background on the man, or other details about what he was doing on the property before security intervened.
Details released so far include the security team’s call to police, identification of the alleged intruder through camera footage, and the man’s arrest at the scene. Reports indicate the suspect did not enter the residence, and no further information has been released about the investigation.
This is a reminder of the security issues that can happen around high-profile homes, but we’re not getting the full story here on this one. James was playing in Cleveland at the time, as authorities reportedly handled the situation at his Los Angeles home
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Young Thug Throws Halloween Party, Ice Spice Is Patrick Star
Ice Spice channeled her love for “SpongeBob SquarePants” into her Halloween costume, donning a Patrick Star outfit that apparently stole the show at a party she hosted with Young Thug. Another playful moment in the Bronx rapper’s long-standing relationship with the animated franchise, her costume drew attention after “Complex Music” captured it.
Ice Spice’s love for “SpongeBob SquarePants” has been well documented, including her collaboration with the franchise. This Halloween, she took that interest a step further, dressing up as one of the series’ recognizable characters, Patrick Star. The costume was a departure from a typical Halloween look, diving into the cartoon world and turning the character into a full outfit.
Sources say the party was thrown by Ice Spice and Young Thug on the night of October 31. “Complex Music” shared the look on Twitter, and it became a noticeable part of the event’s coverage because of the Patrick Star look. The details describe the outfit as one that made fans turn heads, but they don’t break down the costume’s individual pieces.
Ice Spice has made a name for herself with her personality in her public appearances, and the Patrick Star costume was a direct nod to a franchise that she has embraced. The connection was clear because of her previous work with “SpongeBob SquarePants,” but the Halloween costume gave it a different context.
Young Thug was also involved, giving the reported party another recognizable name. The details don’t say what costume he wore or anything else about the guests, performances, or activities. The star of the show was Ice Spice’s transformation into Patrick Star and the attention it received.
Halloween is usually a time for artists to dress up as familiar characters, and Ice Spice’s pick was a nod to both humor and fandom. Rather than choosing a costume unrelated to her, she went with the universe she’s already been associated with, which makes the Patrick Star look fit her current public persona.
The provided information does not specify whether the costume was a replica or a more whimsical take. It does, however, name Patrick Star as the inspiration and say the look caught fans’ attention. Don’t assume the outfit’s exact construction without more visual details.
Ice Spice’s Halloween appearance gave another memorable pop-culture moment to her year of references. The rapper made her “SpongeBob SquarePants” fandom the center of attention at a party she reportedly threw with Young Thug, with Patrick Star being the character of choice. According to the account, the interesting thing about the event was that the costume was visible.
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