The Breakfast Club

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Mar 12, 2026
Angela Renee Simmons, entrepreneur and daughter of Reverend Run, talks her debut single 'Run It' and her shift into spoken-word music. She describes her creative process and collaborations. She opens up about motherhood, grief, faith, and carving out an artistic identity separate from her family name.
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INSIGHT

Angela Renee Reinvents Herself With Spoken Word Music

  • Angela Renee Simmons launched a spoken-word/music project to express deeper healing and creative identity.
  • She recorded spontaneously over two years, teamed with Cortay/Hitmaker and Rough Riders, and features Jada Kiss and singer Reza.
ANECDOTE

Studio Magic Came From Unwritten Freestyle Sessions

  • Angela described entering the studio without written lyrics and letting the words flow straight out of her head.
  • She recorded multiple days in New York, then layered collaborators; Jayda Kaine joined after Hitmaker sent the track to her.
ADVICE

Mix Spoken Word With Contemporary Artists To Stand Out

  • Try mixing genres and formats to carve an original lane rather than imitating existing artists.
  • Angela cites inspiration from Jhene Aiko and blends spoken word with singers and rappers to create a unique sound.
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