Introducing The Rising R&B-Soul Talent…Isabelle Brown

If you’re looking for a music artist that delivers in both vocals and lyricism then Isabelle Brown is the singer-songwriter for you. The 17-year-old songstress first made her debut with her single ‘Places’. Brown’s soulful voice and introspective subject matter helped distinguish her as a dynamic artist. 

The release of her debut EP ’03‘ continued her upward trajectory and exceeded over one million global streams. With a sound that ranges between the RnB, soul, jazz and hip hop genres’, Isabelle Brown’s style and artistry are confident and unapologetic. 

In just a year, the young talent has headlined sold-out shows in London and Brighton while also supporting some of music’s biggest artists like Lauryn Hill, Oscar Jerome, and Jamila Woods, to name a few. With her brand new EP ‘In Your Head’ making the rounds and plans to release more new music, Isabelle Brown is proving to be a fearless talent that needs to be on your radar. 

We were able to chat with the singer-songwriter about everything from her EP ‘In Your Head’, her top five goals and so much more. Read the full interview below.

Heya Isabelle! How’s everything been?

Despite the circumstances, things have been really positive at the moment.

2020 has been such a hectic year! How have you been staying sane during this weird time?

I’ve been songwriting and trying to get my thoughts out on paper.

Okay, let’s bring it back. At 17 you’ve already amassed 1 million streams and performed at headline shows in Brighton and London. Did you always know that you wanted to pursue music when you were a kid?

I mean it was a toss-up between performer and mad scientist but seeing as my dad is an actor and my mum took me to singing lessons at age 5 I had to put my dreams of becoming the next Einstein on pause.

Which genre or artist fuels your artistic inspiration?

I’m really inspired by Neo Soul because a lot of my favourite artists that are in that category such as Jill Scott, Amy Winehouse and Ms.Lauryn Hill are influenced by jazz and hip hop which I also love!

We need to talk about your amazing EP ‘In Your Head’! Absolutely fantastic. Can you take us through the creative process for the project?

I see the project as a diary of my thoughts and feelings towards situations that have occurred in my life. The mixtape is written as a therapeutic outlet to get me through hard times.

What themes or meanings did you want to explore with this EP?

Some themes are personal and others are more outward looking.

I can’t stop listening to ‘Albert Bridge’ and ‘To Say Goodbye’! Which track was your favourite to create?

Too difficult to answer because each song has a memory and takes me to a different place but I would say that ‘To Say Goodbye’ always gets me a little in my feelings. 

Will we be getting more visuals for the In Your Head EP?

I’m flattered to know you want to see more of my cheeky chops but you’ll have to wait and see!

You’re quickly rising in the music sphere, what are your top 5 goals you want to achieve in the next five years?

* Be the youngest person to headline Glastonbury

* High five Stormzy, Dave and Knucks

* Perform at Summerset house

* Have a collab with Anderson. paak

* Hopefully be able to go on a worldwide tour!

Make sure to watch Isabelle Brown’s video for ‘In Your Head’ below and listen to the full project here.