Have worked so hard over the last three years putting in so much dedication in order to make all my dreams become reality.. it’s not everyday to be so lucky. Always stayed humble & grateful! What it had all come to is just another level. Along the way I’ve gained some amazing new friends and lost many from envy the priorities right now.. I am far to focused on my journey only I really have come along way!
Looking back on photographs from all parts of my life I am just ever so proud of myself for making it this far continuing to stay focused, becoming so commitment to where I want to be in life.
Overtime on this journey I have learnt a lot about myself as a young Artist, behind the scenes never giving in regardless of whatever life or people throw at me. Positivity, kindness, respect has followed me in this journey and led me to some real beautiful people who I will love.
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Hollie May in London Houston Train Station! 🚄
Have been so busy behind the scenes from the gym all the way to travels to London, visiting the v&a to process all the songs of mine. Never felt happier with every song ~ stepping into my dreams at last. Have put in so much it’s nice to see so many fans read my website/blogs getting inspired understanding my biography series.
I’ve really found myself behind this journey! 🎥💻
Throughout all the editing + living so wild that I have discovered so many new artists, new books getting inspired pretty much by everything around me. Truly is sad that the Series has come to it’s end..
Once the very final episodes are here well the new era shall begin ✨
Finishing Edgy On Film at last hello to brand new life era of music ✨
Filming at Southwold Pier emotionally I felt like I had to left a huge amount to let go just keep thriving holding on to what’s important.. the Series will highlight that more everything out shining through these pieces of footage.
So the end of Edgy On Film is on the way the whole journey itself from creating to producing this Series has been something so educating beautiful very life changing. Knowing that so many of the highlights of parts of my life has inspired people/fans is something that I live for! Overcoming so many parts of my life growing into a stronger young woman is the beauty of dealing with our tough days the hardest moments.
Producing my own little interesting Biography Series has been a serious yet truthful journey, as a young song-writer who is out here normalising facial disfigurements to being close friends with someone famous. Over the last couple of years of my life I have found purpose & devotion for just making all my dreams become a reality. Capturing life through a camera lens speaking truths that need to be heard opening new doors for women and men who make look similar to me teach others that it’s okay to be different also unique.
Have learned so much not just about myself, also the ones who support me through whatever I face in life. From going out clubbing every weekend to becoming sober.. to dancing in a local strip club then becoming a model who stood out so much, being in the wrong crowds during college to creating a foundation of unique individuals who admire me so much. Sometimes it takes one big step try something new see where it takes you- what you learnt from that experience.
It feels truly incredible to be where I am as a song-writer who gets a real kick out being inspired by so much affection.. little dramas, with everything that happens in any situation to relationships. Cut on the edge with words remembering what happens spending months writing away, that’s what I love! About what I’m doing today how I’ve focused so much on getting to where I am. Where I’ve always wanted to be in life so much work happens being in any Music Scene it’s not always about, how beautiful you look the expensive make-up clothes you wear!
It feels like after all these years of becoming a very close friend to helping out with the littlest things that do go such along way, personally it’s a real heart warmer to make it. Making every single one of my dreams become reality; every single feeling is like a butterfly slowly coming out of its own cocoon.
Joan isn’t just my best friend; She’s my favourite song-writer, pianist, guitar player, producer and many more.
You know! If this isn’t anybody’s dream to, it should be a dream of yours to 🌷
[Taking a dive into Questions about Hollie May and her very first Album including questions about behind the scenes of the Music also Life. Where Hollie May is now & what’s changed]
How has it been writing your Album? Where to begin? Behind the scenes I have been seriously on the hustle not just doing good for myself making myself incredibly happy. On camera & off this time round I grabbed the lens of the camera really pushed it towards my very first Album– It’s taken a lot to actually get here I am so honoured. Writing this Album was such a wild one it’s funny though considering I’ve written about two failed relationships also about life reflecting. Never really saw it all coming of course I’d soaked it up as a sponge just song-writing left right and center; so happy that every song has its own life had enough time to keep every song different, edgy brand new. Kept on my head down truthfully non stop focusing on getting this done!
What has changed over the past two years since you have working on your very first Album? Firstly my level of confidence thriving through self love, I rarely even hit the pub or any bar now plus I’m way too interested at looking listening to all kind of Music. Appreciating the inside & outside of any Vinyl also CDs just standing listen on Spotify. However the love I have for working out is another positive it has become my new place where I can let my mental health breathe just work out for myself. Now I’m not hugely into relationships right I’m far too determined to focus on the Music. Life has been a mixtured of emotions since I last did Release any Music but I am so glad to be back with something very new & so upfront. Think your suppose to loose a lot of people along the way whilst developing into who you are as a person I’ve learnt that not everyone will love and adore you but the ones that do stay are far more important than the ones you’ve lost. Without a doubt I have most certainly found myself.. Found myself surrounded with all the right people who deserve me on their lives. Lyrically I’ve found my words, Vocally I’ve discovered far more with what is possible.. Musically whatever my comes out my heart. So much has changed but I am just so lucky to have around me Musically it’s nice to finally make a comeback that I can push on forward continue to get on with. I’d liked to hope that a lot of people are looking forward to listening in with what’s to come I’m in a totally different places these days Lyrically also Musically.
How do you feel looking back on you three Debut Singles? “Pills & Alcohol” & “The Beauty, That’s Around Me” also “Left My Name”:: I’m proud of all of these Songs because that’s my song-writing, that’s all me. But what isn’t me is Misery! I may have Depression suffer like many people to who have this but I am a very confident happy bubbly very funny woman. Who isn’t afraid to own it! Show it! Continue to prove people wrong however I don’t need to need to prove anything to anybody anymore. These three Singles were at a time on my life where the party didn’t stop along with a very messy destructive relationship. These days the way I write now is something I’m am ever so happy about it makes me smile to the point where, my jaw hurts. Cause it’s so good!!
Any Music Influences for your first Album? So much Joan As Police Woman a lot of Dominique Dalcan mixed up with Damian Dempsey. Shirley Bassey & Jeff Beck. Also Aswad with their reggae sounds drums beats. These are just a few! Every single Artist I’ve mentioned my love is so pure for them all check them out have a listen! ❤️
“Foolish Thing To Do” by Heaven 17 yes this out of the blue this track has helped me ever so much throughout the song-writing, especially when I ended up writing about Joan in two tracks. Foolish Thing To Do this song just constantly moves me always am getting inspired by it each time I listen in with headphones on. I’ve been singing this song since my early teenage years without fail the vocals & texture of the whole, song probably the best details for me.
One song from Damian Dempsey that had the most impact? Chase The Light – This track really speaks to me the most the way that it’s so beautifully written. I love the beginning throughout the song how it ends to, it’s so Irish you may as well enjoy it with a Guinness or be in the fields at a party buzzing. Without fail it made me want to write more positively loving whole heartedly stayed real within’ I love the whole song. It makes me so happy especially the chorus nothing can compare to the strong Irishness.
Which songs helped you from Dame Shirley Bassey? Technically it was two Albums that inspired me and motivated me push me Lyrically also Vocally “Something Else” also “Good, Bad But Beautiful“. These songs changed my world completely just growing from every single track it really blew me away! Considering I was so highafter just making love to a fella who didn’t deserve me. Credit to all the hard work that goes into anything related to Shirley Bassey.
You mentioned Jeff Beck where are we with Becks Music? I’ve always been a huge fan of Jeff Beck for me it was the song “Cause We Ended As Lovers” that song really moved me so much Musically, Lyrically as a whole for sure it’s a song I turn back to!
Aswad is new! How did they come about? Any tracks that helped you? Credit to Parker Kindred Joan’s drummer he sent me one of there songs near end of Covid.. since then I’ve been heavily listening in. I did buy my first ever Aswad vinyl and I brought “New Chapter” looking forward to enjoying that whole Album. My favourite Album is “Live & Direct” the sounds, details, lyrics, vocals culture. I’m in a desert in heaven also the second Album is “A New Chapter Of Dub“. If I could describe happiness and love purity all in one it’s both of these Albums ever since I heard the Reggae Aswad dub sounds, I have just fallen deep into it. Beautiful music produced by stunning men who really know the ins & out of Reggae/Reggae Dub.
We all know you adore Joan As Police Woman anything from her Music that is Released that’s helped you on your Album? Real Life lives in my heart breathe it with love inhale exhale. The Solution Is Restless also Cover Two both of these Albums to have really opened many doors for me, Lyrically Vocally Musically. I am rebirth I have found my own vocal riff an- quirk. These songs on all two Albums have also helped me to focus on what I’m doing to!. I have found myself loving all parts of me in every one of these songs, I love the track “Running” it makes me feel so much freedom that I never knew that I had within myself. Including other songs from Joan: “Get My Bearings” also “Reaction” most importantly this track “Out Of Time” currently hooked on all four of these tracks.
How has life been behind the scenes of writing your first Album? I have been far too busy focusing on what I have written the way I have written just happy with what I’ve produced. Naturally became so driven so which makes me ever so happy! Inspiration is everywhere it isn’t just under your ex boyfriends bedsheets. This time round I’m really in love with the Lyrics I have written up even though the relation & suitation was messy behind the scenes however writing about life including myself on a positive bright light it shows a huge improvement.
What are we expecting from this Album?Expect everything to be more Vocal purely different in everyway possible I’ve been listening all kinds of Music since the Release of Pills & Alcohol music of all kinds. This Album will have more to offer showing what I can do Lyrically including Vocals, I really how found my own voice what I can do with it. Think the beauty of this very first Album is that it will show how dedicated I am towards Music in general from being in the studio to being completely offline logged off. Throughout all of it I have found myselflearnt how to love myself at last 🤘🏽
What inspired you to continue to write? Kindly have to give this question to Joan As Police Woman & Shirley Bassey non stop singing their songs before & after making love to falling in love, coming out from a relationship. Being ever so high behind the scenes literally getting lost in Joan’s music that’s where the seed truly is also, rediscovering Shirley Bassey that was a gift now I know why I am thriving through it the way I am. Huge love to both of these Artists who helped me get back up stay standing..
What is your Album all about? Can you give a taster? My very first Album is life reflecting ever so true wait and see ☺️
Why are you so proud of all these new songs for your Album? All of the hardwork is from within’ it’s something I will be proud of when — looking back. Also a huge deal because I have the most amazing best friend in the world who is by my side other than my father who is a boss at producing music. With love xx
Who is your favourite Artist/Musician? My favourite Artist will always be Joan As Police Woman the reasons are so long I breathe Joan’s Musicy favourite Artist will always be Joan As Police Woman the reasons are so long I breathe Joan’s Music. Ronnie Spector is always another don’t think any of my Lyrics would have that grit to them with love. Dominique DalcanI’m ever so attracted to Dominique’s vibe the way he writes & produces his slow Frênch Music. Beth Gibbons from Portishead the destructive yet haunting Lyrics misty feisty Vocalsswitch up my creative side. These are just three of some that I listen to daily.
So Hollie May it’s been along road since your last Music Release, how do you feel knowing this is your comeback? Nobody can stop me nobody will this comeback will be gorgeous.. Time will tell — thanks to all my beautiful darlings supporting me I love you all this hardwork is dedicated to you xx
Where do you find your inspiration for writing songs?Theres more inspiration out there away from your phone, ex boyfriends or ex girlfriends bedsheets were surrounded by it so embraceit. It’s rare for anyone to see me song-writing in any local pub or bar these days what I do with my time is nobodys business. Inspiration is infront of you.
What do you hope to happen once your Album is Released? My darlings will be incredibly happy for me who support me no matter what — my best friend Joan will be stunned full of happiness (seeing Joan happy is literally the best Christmas present anyone could want). Happiness is in the very palm of your hands. Let’s get edgy with it cause I am the queen of being edgy 😁
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