The Breakfast Club

INTERVIEW: Angela Renee Simmons Talks Debut Single 'Run It,' Music; Spoken Word, Career, Motherhood & Personal Growth + More

Mar 12, 2026
Angela Renee Simmons, entrepreneur and creative artist known for fashion and Angela’s Cakes, launches spoken-word music as Angela Renee. She talks starting this new artistic chapter. Conversations cover why she waited despite family legacy, the healing and meditation focus of her project, working with collaborators like Jadakiss, and balancing creativity with motherhood and business.
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INSIGHT

Timing And Creative Flow Led Her Music Debut

  • Angela Renee felt creatively led to release music after two years of studio work and timing with Rough Riders aligned.
  • She describes the process as organic: sitting in the booth, flowing spoken word without writing, then bringing collaborators like Hitmaker and Jadakiss on board.
INSIGHT

Artist Identity Separate From Business Persona

  • Angela is positioning Angela Renee as a distinct artistic identity separate from Angela Simmons the entrepreneur and mom.
  • She plans a mixed project: spoken word led by meditation/healing themes plus guest artists and singers like Risa and Jadakiss.
ADVICE

Ignore Public Noise And Protect Your Creative Space

  • Expect criticism but don't let it derail you; Angela says she's used to public opinion and doesn't care.
  • She prepares creatively (candles, wine, evening sessions) and records when she feels aligned to protect her process.
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