Madison McFerrin has been getting more recognition these days from her feature on “Don’t Worry Baby” with Tyler The Creator, which hit the Billboard Hot 100. Alongside the feature, she released her sophomore album ‘Scorpio’ earlier this year, the follow-up to her critically acclaimed debut, ‘I Hope You Can Forgive Me’. McFerrin shared, “SCORPIO is by far the most personal music I’ve ever written, and I couldn’t be more grateful for it. There’s nothing like a breakup to get the best out of you—it was as if the music demanded it of me. SCORPIO is for everyone who has ever felt lost, fought like hell to find themselves, and for those who are still summoning the strength to do so.”
As the daughter of 10-time Grammy winner Bobby McFerrin, Madison has forged her own musical identity dubbed “future soul,” with her intimate vocal layering, warm harmonies, and minimalist production that combines R&B with an edge of electronic. ‘Scorpio’ showcases much of these sonics while exploring themes of vulnerability, healing, and ancestral strength. Tracks like “Run,” inspired by her great-great-great-grandmother’s escape from enslavement, showcase her ability to weave personal history into universal anthems. McFerrin shared, “Songwriting is a deeply personal thing for me. And as somebody who also loves to perform and create music to have out in public consumption, that’s kind of the it’s pretty much impossible for me to not be vulnerable in my songwriting process.”
Madison McFerrin speaks with B-Sides host Pete Mar about the heartbreak she went through that ultimately led to making her most vulnerable material yet on the new album ‘Scorpio’. She talks about finding love once again, how she’s come to love herself and more.
