Artist Spotlight
Meet Barbii Banks: An Unveiling Multifaceted Star in the Music Industry
Alison Richardson, better known as Barbii Banks, is a rising star with a multifaceted presence in entertainment. Emerging as the younger sibling of Danii Banks, the two recently reconnected after years apart.
Barbii Banks took her first steps into the music scene in May 2017, driven by a curiosity about how her unique talents would be received. Her roots in the Industry stretch back years. At just 18, a chance meeting with Oklahoma City rapper Starr Lyfe sparked a transformative journey. From coast to coast, she ventured alongside him, promoting shows and delving into the intricacies of the music business, ultimately developing her rapping skills.
Barbii Banks’ music resonates with a broad audience driven by her desire to create tracks everyone can enjoy and relate to. Also drawing inspiration from figures like Chanel West Coast and Gucci Mane, she crafts a signature style that blends various musical influences.
Her debut music video, “Barbii World,” stormed onto the scene with over 250,000 Facebook views in days. This success led to international recognition, as she embarked on a journey to film “Barbii Girl” in Paris and Amsterdam, solidifying her status as a global artist.
Beyond music, Barbii Banks is a woman of many talents. A certified, licensed esthetician, abstract acrylic artist, and fashion designer, she envisions a future encompassing multiple creative ventures. From her own art gallery to a beauty salon and reality television, her ambitions know no bounds. With an unapologetic authenticity and a relentless drive to explore uncharted territories, Barbii Banks is poised to etch her name in the annals of the entertainment industry. Watch out for her soaring music career, entrepreneurial pursuits, and the upcoming reality show alongside her sister, Danii Banks.
Check out Barbii Banks latest release on YouTube below:
Hello there, welcome to Honk Magazine. To kick things off, Can you tell our readers about what really inspired you to write music?
Barbii Banks – I’ve been a fan of music forever, especially rap music & my home state isn’t really known in the Industry for rap music, so I thought about trying it & it worked!
Tell us what is so unique about you and your music?
Barbii Banks – It’s authentic & comes from the experience. Either what I’ve been through or what I’ve seen so far.
Can you share a story about your funniest mistake when first starting? Can you tell us what lesson you learned from that?
Barbii Banks – OMG! My 1st performance was so scary! I was so nervous I performed with my back turned to the crowd the whole time. I definitely learned not to do that again, lol.
Tell us about your latest releases and what inspired you to create them?
Barbii Banks – My latest releases were with some female artists. Kelsey Lynn, Nayborhood Barbie & Kay Kay. I wanted to start collaborating with more female artists to show our talents, especially since we’re so dominated by men in this Industry.
Please give us a brief insight into your upcoming projects.
Barbii Banks – I have a new single, “Push It,” coming soon. The world is definitely gonna love this one.
What do you wish you were told when you first started making music that you think would help artists just starting out?
Barbii Banks – Never stop! I wish I didn’t take that long break, but it’s okay. I’m back now! Keep going because the sky’s not the limit! You can never get enough done with so many goals to accomplish.
Any last piece of advice for those artists who just started making music?
Barbii Banks – Promote, promote, PROMOTE! .. awareness is everything about music!
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Artist Spotlight
“Hell has frozen over” finds Sarina choosing peace over being understood
Sarina’s new track, “Hell has frozen over,” explores the less dramatic, more complicated moment of reaching the end of the road, being gaslit, ignored, rejected, and painfully lonely. It translates the emotional burnout into a rock-pop context that’s easy to understand.
“Hell has frozen over” focuses on the decision to step away, instead of explaining, defending, or seeking understanding from people who refuse to listen. The rock foundation gives it the right weight, the pop influence makes it accessible, and the focus stays on the emotional message.
Sarina’s art is the struggle of loss and being strong in yourself. It’s about understanding that protecting your peace is more important than being understood. And that’s the emotional balance that gives the release its character so that the subject matter has relevance beyond a particular circumstance.
“Hell has frozen over“ is a relief from the burden of carrying on a debate that will never be resolved. Sarina turns an experience of isolation into a statement about boundaries, resilience, and the choice not to get caught in the same cycle. The result is a record that’s at its best when it’s being true to what it feels like to finally be free from whatever has been holding you down.
Photo Credit: Andrea Hunter
Artist Spotlight
Girlhood finds summer warmth and quiet freedom on “Lemon Aid”
“Lemon Aid“ is a warm indie-pop ballad from Girlhood that finds comfort in the ordinary and weaves in a sense of release. This song is about surrendering to the moment, finding space to breathe, and letting a little lightness back in. This reflective core is surprising, given the warm summer-night feel of the track, hinting at a moment of emotional rebalancing.
Singer-songwriter Natalie Holmes has a tender personality and fronts the slow-burning “Lemon Aid.” The production supports that softness, keeping the song’s gentle mood and intimate direction front and center. Beneath the comfort is a thoughtful examination of pressure, transition, and the need to pause.
The song’s link to the streets of Stroud offers yet another layer of art to the work. Familiar places can mean something when life feels uncertain, and the emotional scene involves storefronts, parks, cafes, and leafy, winding streets. “Lemon Aid“ searches for beauty in everyday places and rituals, finding still moments that mean something without getting carried away.
The track is the first release of Girlhood’s forthcoming album, “This Will Make Sense In The End,” a more reflective chapter with hope at its heart. “Lemon Aid” is about softness, conjuring a space where dancing, wandering, and just existing can feel like a cure. It’s an unleashing of small observations and soft emotional movement and a clear indication of the thoughtful direction that Girlhood is heading next.
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