Hired Girl: A Journey from Chaos to Creativity in Music

At just 23 years old, Hired Girl is making waves as a singer-songwriter and producer. Beginning her journey as an independent artist, she has transformed her chaotic past into a world of creativity and alignment. Now a marketing assistant for the African American Irish Diaspora Network and the founder of her own entertainment company, Flabbergasted LLC, Hired Girl is poised to inspire a new generation of artists.

Embracing a Unique Musical Style

Hired Girl describes her musical style as decadent, intellectually promiscuous, and courageous. Her songs encapsulate the grounded and earthy femininity she embodies, likening it to raw tree sap transformed into maple syrup. Her openness to various perspectives fuels her intellectual promiscuity, allowing her to connect deeply through her music. Courage, she explains, comes from her heart-driven performances, where fear becomes a source of inspiration.

Inspirations and Influences

Hired Girl’s creative vision is profoundly influenced by iconic musicians. The Jimi Hendrix Experience stands out as her primary influence, with Hendrix’s prophetic lyrics, phenomenal voice, and eclectic style leaving an indelible mark on her. She also draws inspiration from a diverse array of artists, including Tina Turner, Janis Joplin, Stevie Nicks, Whitney Houston, and many others. These artists, she says, manage to convey large abstract concepts through their work, which is a quality she deeply admires and strives to emulate.

Crafting Songs with Humor and Simplicity

Hired Girl’s songwriting process is an amalgamation of prose, poetry, and melodies that come to her spontaneously. She often records these moments in her Voice Notes, refining them later to match the song’s thesis. She enjoys playing with language, creating riddles and jokes within her lyrics, and believes that limitations force creativity. Her favorite quote, "In the particular is contained the universal" by James Joyce, guides her approach to songwriting, ensuring that each song is both deeply personal and universally relatable.

Memorable Moments and Future Aspirations

One of the highlights of Hired Girl’s career so far was filming the music video for her song "Toffee" at Baumgarts Café, a beloved local restaurant from her childhood. This experience underscored the importance of supporting local businesses in her work. As she looks forward to the release of her debut EP in July, Hired Girl envisions a future filled with new projects, aiming to take her music to even greater heights.