H.E.R. Teases New Music A Celebration Of Femininity And Self Empowerment

H.E.R. devotees, hold your anticipation – fresh tunes are on the horizon, closer than you might anticipate.

Gabriella Wilson, widely known as H.E.R., 28, shared an exclusive glimpse with Us Weekly into the new musical endeavors she's been crafting.

“I believe it’s less about a singular sound creating cohesion and more about a developing narrative, a personal evolution I’m experiencing, and I’m incredibly eager to unveil it,” H.E.R. revealed to Us during the September 5 preview for LEGO’s “She Built That” initiative. “My excitement is boundless. I’m ready to finalize it. I’m almost there, approaching the finish line. So, expect to hear something soon.”

H.E.R. characterized her forthcoming music as a “celebration of femininity.”

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“It reflects my journey of self-empowerment,” she elaborated.

The two-day gathering featured engaging activities hosted by U.S. gymnast Suni Lee, astrophysicist Dr. Jackie Faherty, and YouTuber and artist Jennifer Zhang, also known as JENerationDIY, alongside H.E.R. These four inspiring women each led a unique “club” — centered around sports, science, art, and music — where they facilitated hands-on LEGO building sessions. According to a press release, these activities were designed to “empower kids to explore their interests and kick off the school year feeling confident, inspired and ready to build their world with LEGO bricks.”

This particular event formed a component of LEGO’s “She Built That” campaign, an effort geared towards encouraging “girls to redefine what it means to be a builder by celebrating their creativity and empowering them to see themselves as builders, creators and innovators,” the release further stated.

H.E.R. conveyed to Us that her parents were pivotal in fostering her pursuit of any desired path, never allowing her gender to impose limitations, especially concerning her aspirations in music.

“As a child in the early 2000s, there was often an unspoken expectation to be a singer or dancer. Few young girls were playing instruments, producing, or drumming,” she observed. “My dad would show me videos of Sheila E. and Patrice Rushen and A Taste of Honey to illustrate, ‘You’re capable of that too. My little girl can be a rock star, and she doesn't have to conform to societal notions of what a woman artist should be.’ He consistently instilled in me that no predetermined mold existed.”

The five-time Grammy-winning artist also extended significant gratitude to her mother for enabling her to define femininity on her own terms.

“[My mom] simply encouraged me to embrace my personal interpretation of femininity. There was never any pressure like, ‘You have to do this, or wear your hair in this particular way.’ She always championed ‘being yourself,’” H.E.R. recounted.

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H.E.R. expressed her “excitement” to Us regarding her involvement in the "She Built That" campaign.

“Given that my father is a construction worker, this holds an added layer of meaning for me. Curiously, I always felt immense pride in his profession as a builder,” H.E.R. shared. “It’s truly gratifying to see the LEGO Group championing women to also be builders, and simultaneously challenging the conventional understanding of what that entails.”

During the gathering, H.E.R. guided attendees in crafting miniature album covers using LEGOs. In the spirit of creation, Us invited H.E.R. to compile a playlist of songs that have scored her life, for their “Make Us a Mixtape” feature in the newest issue.

A Track Evoking Her Early Years
It remains my favorite song to this day: “Free,” by Deniece Williams. This is because I had the opportunity to open for her when I was about 8 years old in Oakland [California]. I adored the chords, the overall atmosphere — this profound yearning to “just want to be free.” It’s a recurring motif in my life, always reminding me to retain a youthful spirit.

A Song That Might Catch People Off Guard
It would probably be a Black Sabbath song, “Iron Man.” My admiration for Ozzy Osbourne is quite strong.

A Melody for Moments of Reflection
“Summer Soft,” by Stevie Wonder. Even though its tempo is upbeat, there’s an inherent wistfulness to it.

A Recent Addition to Her Playlist
I’ve recently become quite fond of Lola Young — her talent is exceptional. There’s a fantastic song on her album called “Conceited.”

An Inspiring Tune from an Artistic Icon
“Fly Away,” by Lenny Kravitz. It’s another anthem of liberation. I particularly appreciate the guitar work.