Call Her Daddy
Call Her Daddy
"I was so eager. I was so eager. I was so, I really, really, really wanted every, okay. This is not three words. I really wanted everyone to like me so badly. And I also was just, I think I was just so green, I was so green." — Renee Rapp
"My whole life kind of became a playground for a lot of people. And I stopped seeing my friends. I stopped having fun. And I was like, damn. I have to make like a lot of like massive life changes." — Renee Rapp
"The general answer is like all of them. Because there's like a difference. So when I'm like writing them, I love writing very personally and like very how I feel, 'cause that's what it's meant to be, right? And then months later down the line, I start to get like, oh my God, like I have to release like every single like good, bad, amazing, embarrassing part about me that I put on this album out into the world and just let everyone have it and hope that they will receive it with open arms, understanding, and like see me as a full person." — Renee Rapp
Renee Rapp returns to the podcast to discuss her highly anticipated new album, reflecting on her journey since their last conversation. She candidly shares her past desire for external validation and how that evolved into a need for authenticity, acknowledging a period where her life felt like a "playground" for others. Rapp emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries and self-protection as she navigates her career and personal life, highlighting that her new music is a collection of experiences rather than solely focused on one relationship.
The conversation delves into Rapp's current relationship with her girlfriend, Toa, contrasting it with past relationships and highlighting Toa's unique qualities and supportive nature. They discuss the process of moving in together, emphasizing the deliberate and slow approach they took to ensure a strong foundation. Rapp also touches upon the pressures of the music industry and the internet's reception of her work, but ultimately reiterates her commitment to creating music that is a genuine reflection of her life and experiences.
The episode features a game segment where Rapp answers personal questions, revealing insights into her dating life, past experiences, and her strong repulsion towards certain aspects of heterosexuality. She also discusses her artistic process, the conflicts she faced in releasing certain lyrics, and her excitement about performing her new songs live. The interview concludes with a look at Rapp's artistic integrity and her dedication to expressing herself holistically through her music.