From Columbia, SC to the creative heart of Atlanta, Freshie has been making her own lane since 2006. Known for blending music, film, and storytelling into a powerful platform for healing and inspiration, Freshie’s journey is one of authenticity, resilience, and staying true to herself. In this interview, she shares her story, her process, and the lessons she’s learned along the way — all in her own words.
For those who may not know you yet — what’s your story, and what do you stand for as an artist?
I’m a country girl, originally from Columbia, SC but found my way to Atlanta in 2019. I’ve been making music since 2006 – since then I’ve created my own lane in film production (Freshie Productions) while still using music as a coping mechanism and featuring songs in my projects for cross promotion. Whether it’s a script, poem, interviews, motivational content or songs, I’ve always used my platform to inspire people and make relatable content. I think it’s important to live in truth and connect to people because you never know who needs to hear your story. Being real/authentic and 100% me has healed so many people around the world and I would like to keep using my gifts to reach many more.
When did you realize music wasn’t just a hobby for you, but something you needed to chase full-time?
Truthfully, I kinda always knew. When I was a kid when I felt overwhelmed I would just write. I automatically started connecting to people around the world. In June 2011, I went from being ranked #165 in the SC Hip HOp Charts to #48 in less than a week, through Reverbnation. At every stage of my life, even in college and competing in professional sports, I always made music. I’ve always performed. It was a talent that came naturally. Figuring out how to chase it full-time has been difficult because there’s been no guidance. After coming to Atlanta and producing dozens of film projects and featuring my music, my fans kept begging me to put them out so I dropped my first album For My Fans, for my fans… literally. It felt amazing doing everything leading up to my second album THE REBIRTH and even to the album release party – Mini documentary, live band and listening party. That gave me final confirmation that this is where I’m supposed to be. Everything has aligned since releasing my album including my tour last year.
If someone pressed play on your music for the first time, what should they expect to feel or hear?
I know it’s hard to explain it – but authenticity, and with that my audience feels heard. My sound is refreshing and almost like an instant connection to the ears. I feel music when I write, not just write to write. Everything I say has weight to it but my music is something you’ve experienced before or would like the chance to experience. With songs like My Peace, the goal was to heal the world and promote peace. That track there will realign you and calm you and remind you that your peace is truly your own. I use it as a daily affirmation and would recommend that to everyone else, especially when you’re going through something.
When you hit the studio, is it more about the mood in the moment or do you come in with a solid game plan?
Me and my engineer have a system that works seamlessly! So when I say, “I just need to get this out” or I’m going through something he’ll come over the same day and we’ll crank out 3-4 songs in a couple hours. Sometimes I’ll start a song and come back to it but use the premix to finish it. I work with a couple of producers and they’ll send me some beats and I’ll have songs written on my phone, then start a session and knock them all out. I don’t think I’ve ever only done one song in our sessions, so I’d say it’s a little bit of both.
Out of everything you’ve dropped, which track holds the most weight for you personally? What’s the story behind it?
This is a hard one, I love all of my music because they all feel different. But, I’d have to go back to My Peace. The purpose of the single was to heal and remind people how important your inner peace is – while not allowing other people to disturb it… because they will! That’s why it’s catchy so in those moments you feel yourself being pulled into one direction in a situation, you remind yourself “you can’t steal my peace… you can’t steal my soul” and hopefully remove yourself from the person, environment or the conversation. The short story, I went through a very toxic breakup after a very toxic relationship and although I walked away as amicably as possible, I kept feeling pulled back into the same cycle. I kept feeling this cloud. I kept feeling this person’s presence in a sense taunting me. It just became a lot to handle for me and I couldn’t see clearly…. went to the studio, listened to a couple beats, heard this one start and immediately said “You can’t steal my peace… you can’t steal my soul” looked at my engineer and said, “I got it!” and a few moments later the whole song was written.
What’s a side of the grind that people don’t really get to see or talk about?
The empty void… When you’re a kid they say reach for the stars and chase your dreams but sometimes you really don’t know how to get there. But you keep going. You keep believing in something you can see in your mind and your heart even when you haven’t seen it come to fruition. Sometimes that leads more to depression, isolation and in a sense loneliness because you have to convince other people that you know what you’re talking about. Sometimes you have some seasons of self-doubt, whether people want to admit it or not. But regardless, YOU KEEP GOING. You figure it out. You take L’s and take chances but YOU KEEP GOING.
What’s one major lesson you’ve picked up on this journey that’s changed how you move?
Discernment. Not second guessing my intuition. Every opportunity that’s presented to you might not be the best decision for you. Some people want to be around you because they want the perks of your lifestyle but deep down they’re envious. REMOVE THEM. If something doesn’t add up, remove yourself because some will try to insult your intelligence… but when you’re right about what type of person they are they disappear. CLOCKED IT!!!!!
What’s coming up next — any new drops, visuals, or moves fans should tap in with?
Right now, I’ve started the #1SingleAMonthChallenge where I’m pretty much showing my versatility across all genres really. Music is supposed to connect and be fun and that’s the purpose of the challenge. Giving people something new to look forward to that doesn’t sound the same. I’m still pushing my album The Rebirth as well and dropping visuals for all of the music online. If everything goes as planned I will be back on tour the second half of the year so definitely looking forward to all of that! #FreshieOfficialMusic might have started in 2006, but the rest of 2025 is about to be life changing!
Freshie’s journey is a true example of what it means to stay the course, trust your gut, and keep pushing through the highs and the lows. With new music, visuals, and another tour on the horizon, her story is far from over. Stay tapped in and follow the movement — Freshie is just getting started.
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