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*Macy Gray is preparing for the release of her 10th studio album, “Ruby,” due this fall along with a supporting to
Ruby — due under Artistry Music, a Mack Avenue label – features “a bevy of gritty R&B tracks” and appreciable production by several guests, notes Billboard, who sat down with the singer/actress for more details.
Peep excerpts of the interview below the tour dates:
05/23 – The Studio at Opry City Stage – New York, NY – TICKETS
05/24 – The Studio at Opry City Stage – New York, NY – TICKETS
05/25 – Bethesda Blues & Jazz Club – Bethesda, MD – TICKETS
05/26 – Bethesda Blues & Jazz Club – Bethesda, MD – TICKETS
What can fans anticipate sonically with this forthcoming album?
Sonically, it is beautiful. It has all sorts of [fusions]. There are a lot of live instruments. We mixed it with samples. We had a ball. But, it is very different. At the same time, it is excellent ear candy. It is actually very pop. Still, it is gritty and grimy and dirty. [The record] will be super R&B. You know, with my stuff, there is always a jazz element. That is what I grew up on. I can’t wait for everybody to hear it. I love it.
The re-release of your 2001 audiovisual “Sweet Baby” featuring Erykah Badu began buzzing the top of the year again. When will we see more music videos from you?
We actually just wrapped one up. I want to tell you the title, but I don’t know if I can! Anyway, there is a visual for it, and it’s coming out at the end of the month. The video is staring Evan Ross. I can’t wait for you to see it.
On Twitter, you announced that you have two upcoming NYC shows scheduled for later this month. Do you have anything special planned for your Opry City Stage performances?
Yeah, it is a brand new venue. So, of course, we are going to take in some new songs from the album. And, New York is always a good crowd, but a tough crowd. So, you have to work hard in New York City. It is going to be a great show. We are going to be ready for them!
Your Instagram post of you wearing the hat that read “Make Kanye Great Again” shook up fans. What responsibility do you feel artists have regarding their influence?
Well, you have a great responsibility. There are going to be a lot of people, who because they like your art, they are interested in what you have to say, and where you are coming from. They see your art and feel that they can relate to you. So, your influence, what you have to say and the direction that you point people into matters.
Now that you’re gearing up to release new music, will there be more tour dates associated with Ruby?
Oh, yeah! We are going to go crazy. We do this short New York and D.C. run. Then, we are going to go kind of around the states in August and September. We are going to do a real tour, [then head to] Europe in October and November.
What do you hope resonates with your listeners in conjunction with all you’re working on?
Mostly, my album! I think when you make a good record, you do magical things to people. The listeners feel better, and see things better [with a solid LP]. Some people [even] understand their relationship better. [Laughs] The album is therapeutic, and it is a good joint. So, I hope my new collection reaches a lot of people. I really think everybody is going to dig it. And, I hope it makes people happy.
I am already back in the studio working on more stuff, and I’m just writing a lot. I am really on fire music-wise. So, that is something you can definitely count on: a lot more music.
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