Honey Bxby is reshaping the landscape of R&B, blending classic soul with fresh, unexpected influences. Refusing to be confined by tradition, she infuses elements of hip-hop, pop and alternative sounds into her music, creating a style that is both innovative and authentic. With raw storytelling and fearless experimentation, she challenges the genre’s norms while staying true to its emotional core. As she continues to push boundaries, Honey Bxby is proving that R&B is not just evolving—it’s being redefined.
You’re carving out a unique space in R&B with your raw and fearless storytelling. How do you define your sound and what sets you apart from other artists in today’s music scene?
I would define my sound as raw and unfiltered. And the difference between me and a lot of other artists is I say the things that people don’t want to say. People kind of beat around the bush and, you know, try to keep it cutesy and I’m just keeping it real and blunt and, you know, telling it how it is. I’m unapologetic when I speak.
Your upcoming EP, Raw Honey, reflects both your name and your artistry. How does the concept of Raw Honey symbolize who you are as an artist and as an individual?
Well, I’m raw, I’m real, I’m open, and I’m vulnerable. What you see is what you get? There’s nothing fake or unreal, and it’s not a facade. I’m very authentic and raw.
Your new single, “Right on Time,” blends tenderness with a touch of sarcasm. What inspired the song and what do you hope listeners take away from it?
The inspiration comes from going through many situations and dealing with a lot of different types of people. It doesn’t necessarily even have to be with a romantic relationship. It’s kind of just like what they won’t do, another person will, and you don’t have to put up with it. You don’t have to put up with anything that does not align with you. You don’t have to settle. You know, let the positivity come right on time. That was the inspiration for that song.
Icons like Mary J. Blige and Busta Rhymes have recognized your talent. What do those co-signs mean to you and how have they influenced your journey?
It’s amazing to get co-signs from icons I grew up admiring on TV and still listen to. Imagining being with them and then actually having conversations where they acknowledge me, and my art feels surreal.
You’re about to hit the road with SAINt JHN for the Festival Season Tour. What can fans expect from your live performances, and how does being on tour shape your artistry?
They can expect the unexpected. They can expect to be hypnotized when I step on the stage, period. And I think this go-around for this tour and for my performances to come, I feel like people are really going to see a different side of me, a very raw Honey.
Your music blends sensuality with empowerment as you discussed earlier. How do you strike that balance and why is it so important to your storytelling?
I don’t really even know how I keep it balanced. It’s just who I am as a person. My music definitely represents me. It’s just who I am. I’m a very sexy, crazy gal.
You’ve already gained recognition from major media outlets and industry heavyweights. What challenges have you faced on your come up and how have you navigated them?
I think the biggest challenge was figuring myself out as an artist. And that is something that I’m navigating now. I think people will start to understand a little bit more of me and understand me better when my project, Raw Honey, comes out.
What do you believe has been the biggest misunderstanding about what you expected being a signed artist would be versus what it actually became?
I never had a misunderstanding. It’s like I did my research on the industry by watching a lot of different artists’ interviews and people keeping it real. It’s very similar to people going to college and studying their major. I prepared myself for this because it’s something that I knew I was going to do. After all, it’s something I was born to do. So I never had any misunderstandings. I think it’s just different when you’re actually living it and you’re actually going through things.
How has it impacted your personal life to achieve this level of success? How has those changes impacted your personal life?
I just live better now. I can get what I want when I want it. I’m a lot happier being able to do what I love. So yeah, positive changes, nothing negative.
About your songwriting process, your lyrics are unfiltered and deeply personal. What’s your approach to songwriting and how do you channel your experiences into your music?
My approach to songwriting is just not singing about things that I wouldn’t do or things that I haven’t been through. I can only speak from personal experiences. So, it’s just however I feel that day, whatever vibe it is, I’m just going with the flow and just telling my story. That’s how I do my songwriting.
You have delivered outstanding powerhouse performances at Hot 97 Summer Jam, the BET Soul Train Awards, and Netflix’s Rhythm and Flow. What has been your most memorable performance so far, and why?
The Soul Train Awards and Rhythm and Flow. The Soul Train Awards because it was my first time on a live performance on TV. And it’s just one of those things that you think about doing and you dream about doing. And then when you’re actually there, it’s like, oh my God, I can’t believe I just did it. It’s like a goal accomplished when I did that. So that was amazing. And then Rhythm and Flow was like, I’m on Netflix. Hello, like what? And I watched the first season, and I never really expected to be on a second season as a special guest. So, that was really cool.
Okay, last question. With Raw Honey dropping this spring and momentum building, what’s next for you? Where do you see yourself taking your music and career in the next few years?
I’m taking it to the highest level possible. I’m going to be the biggest artist in the world. I’m going to have the biggest album in the world. I’m going to have a million plaques. I’m going to have a million awards. I’m going to be Honey Bxby, the superstar, the icon.
Words by Be’n Original | Photography by Jimmy Fontaine
