Rising Pop Artist Baker Grace Weighs in on Her Latest Single “Lullaby” and More
Without a doubt, Baker Grace was born gifted and destined for success as a natural performer and outstanding creative artist in the pop and alternative world. Formerly known as Bitter’s Kiss, she instantly grabbed the media’s attention and assembled what has been an ever-expanding audience base with her 2015 debut EP. Fast forward to late 2021, she has continued to make waves and maintain her flourishing reputation with her “Midnight Thoughts” single. This Weehawken, New Jersey native has made enormous strides in advancing her career, but her latest feat is nothing short of exceptional. Baker Grace’s latest single, “Lullaby,” is set to be the leading hit on the original soundtrack of the new movie, Last Survivors. With a cast of stars including Alicia Silverstone, Drew Van Acker, and Stephen Moyer, Baker Grace has made it big time.
Fitting for a song meant to have a calming, soothing effect, Baker Grace’s vocals in “Lullaby” are soft and gentle. Her voice delivers a sweet and rich tone through candid, meaningful lyrics paired with a dynamic instrumental. The piano sets the peaceful mood from the start, and the chime accents add something unique. As the bass and synthesizer enter — later joined by the comforting guitar strumming in the second verse — the song is driven forward by moving, artfully-curated beats.
Throughout the song, Baker Grace sings about the pain of being lied to while knowing there is trouble brewing. She exemplifies persistence and not letting the obstacles that cross your path knock you down to the point of no recovery. She also touches on her ways of coping with the fact that no matter what, these battles must be fought and overcome. The extent to which Baker Grace expresses these emotions through “Lullaby” makes it plain to see that her experiences over the past two years have had a silver lining.
One thing is certain: Baker Grace always has a captivating screen presence that keeps audiences hanging onto every lyric. She begins the video by putting a cassette into a tape player on a table with a collection of photos. She gazes outside her rainy window for much of the first half of the song, but the photos must have something to do with the glimpse of a missing-person poster seen in the mix as well. There are obvious nods and connections to the Last Survivors film, from the landscape in her eyeshot to the message about “outside medicine” written in the book pages. Baker Grace immerses herself in this sci-fi dystopia, blindfolding herself in front of an old television set. When she uncovers her eyes, she finds herself in the footage from the screen, and viewers see her in this location on the same television set she was seated by before.
Those who really want to see this plotline go full circle should see Last Survivors, too, as the music video and the film go together hand in hand. The storytelling throughout the video is like visual poetry, and it’s bound to have fans and followers replaying the music video over and over again to process every piece of it.
Baker Grace weighed in on a few things for The Hype Magazine
When and where did your musical journey begin? How have you progressed as an artist since the world was introduced to your passion and talent in 2019 to now?
I fell in love with music at a very young age. My dad was always in bands and writing songs. I loved singing with him and listening to music with my whole family, especially on long car rides. I performed in talent shows, musicals, and constantly around my house. When I was 14, I started seriously writing my own songs and recorded my first album in my basement with my Dad. I am more passionate than ever about music because it has really helped me through the hardest times of my life. I think more than ever I understand what I want to say as an artist. I’m constantly writing, playing piano and guitar, and also learning to produce myself, just trying to be the best I can be at what I do.
What makes your music unique among the other pop and alternative pop artists in the industry?
I’m not trying to be anybody but myself and I think that in itself makes me unique. I really take the time to figure out what I want to say and make music that speaks not just to my experience but the human experience in general. I think I have a way of finding power and strength in being vulnerable that’s missing from a lot of pop music these days. I’m definitely not trying to fit into a box or be commercial or cool or follow trends, I’m just making that’s true to me and music that I hope will move people.
What was your inspiration for “Lullaby”? In what ways do you relate and connect to the lyrics?
“Lullaby” is about growing up and becoming an adult and not feeling like anyone prepared me for the real world. It’s like you’re sheltered and given a set of rules and a roadmap to follow for the first years of your life and then bam you’re on your own and making all the decisions for yourself. It’s a lot of pressure. “Lullaby” is about letting go of my preconceived ideas of what the world was gonna be and gaining the strength to overcome my fear and take it on myself.
What was your initial reaction to finding out you would be the artist behind the “Last Survivors” soundtrack? With “Lullaby” being the film’s leading single, what are your feelings about this major milestone in your musical career?
I’m just extremely grateful for the opportunity. It was a silver lining in the midst of the pandemic. I hope it will open doors for me and I can continue to write music for film and tv. I love combining different kinds of art and challenging myself to be creative in all kinds of ways.
What is the storyline in the “Lullaby” music video? What do you want fans and followers to understand and pay attention to regarding the song’s lyrics, visuals and its connection to the movie?
I wanted to portray the isolation of feeling alone with your fears and thoughts, something I think we all felt during the pandemic. There was a strong connection to me between the world in the film and the real world. The chaos and expectations in society are super daunting but in the end, I gather the strength to blindly step into the world, showing that it’s better to feel all the pain and pleasure and chaos than to hide and not feel anything at all.
Looking ahead, what else is in store for new and returning Baker Grace fans?
I have a new single and video coming out March 25th called “Shake The Earth.” It’s the most excited I’ve ever been to release something in a long time. I produced the track in my home studio and also danced in a video for the first time. After that, I’ll be doing a tour in Mexico and releasing singles the rest of the year. Stay tuned!
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Dr. Jerry Doby Editor-in-Chief of The Hype Magazine, Media and SEO Consultant, Journalist, Ph.D. and retired combat vet. 2023 recipient of The President's Lifetime Achievement Award. Partner at THM Media Group. Member of the U.S. Department of Arts and Culture, the United States Press Agency and ForbesBLK.
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