As she creates some huge chart-toppers in the music industry, Nessa uses her platform and music to embrace her most vulnerable and authentic self.
Does "La Di Die" and "I hope you're miserable until your dead" sound familiar? These are two major hits from TikTok and music industry's newest celebrity, Nessa Barrett. Her massive success within social media has led her to seal a label deal with Warner Records and produce some big hits since the start of her career in 2020. Her music has been an outlet for self-expression, processing her emotions, and opening up about parts of her life. Not only is she a widely followed personality but she also has used her social media presence to open up about mental and emotional health.
Barrett's immediate rise to fame, introduction to the camera, and paparazzi came quickly and has easily become an overwhelming experience. For anyone, especially at just 20 years old, the pressure from these outside sources is weighing heavy on her. Between the comments on her physical appearance, past or current relationships, and personal matters, her life seems surrounded by glass walls with no room for privacy.
Despite these difficulties, she has used this to her advantage to discuss taboo topics and remains transparent about her struggles. More recently, Barrett took her immense strength & courage to make public and detail her visit to the mental hospital. Although many fans and supporters have expressed nothing but love on social media, those that leave negative comments are extremely damaging. Maintaining this "open book" persona for her fans and followers seems to be a priority for her and this continuous open dialogue discussing mental health is unchanged regardless of the negativity she receives.
In an interview with 102.7 KIIS FM, Nessa explained how "It's so hard seeing so many people who don't know you hate you. I want everyone to like me, because I need a reason to like myself." Her rawness in expressing herself in both interviews and social media under thousands of supportive or hateful watching eyes is difficult, especially for a young celeb like herself.
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Despite the success she's had on her platforms and within her newfound music career, this doesn't discount the difficulty she has on a daily basis. Nessa continues by describing the constant pressure to provide a more happy-go-lucky facade for the fans that stumble upon her in person. The pressure to uphold this personality and not let her followers down make it difficult for her to keep up this theme of authenticity.
Regardless, the undeniable strength she has to open up about her personal experiences makes her a relatable role model and provides a sense of 'okayness' for others to share their stories. Nessa's music is also a place where she uses her voice (literally) to be vulnerable. Not only has her public persona always been open and honest but her music takes the same shape.
Nessa's beautifully tragic song "die first"is a heart-wrenching single from her album "young forever". This beloved song explicitly details the existential pain of knowing that ones existence is only temporary and coming to terms with living in the absence of someone you love. Barrett had her mom and other loved ones in mind while writing this vulnerable hit and most recently, she had lost a dear friend of hers a few weeks before the release date.
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Another song that hits home for both Barrett and fans is "pain", her first released single in 2020. This heartbreaking tune depicts the hurt from a severed relationship as well as the aftermath. The sultry emotions emulate the hurt from a broken heart through Nessa's point of view that you just can't help but empathize with. After the massive success of this hit, she continued to create music authentic to her heart and soul.
The conversation surrounding mental and emotional health has been a hot topic amongst celebrities, however, many aren't empathetic to those with fame and success who also deal with struggles of their own. Some fans have provided nothing but positivity towards those who choose to be vulnerable with their experiences, however, many choose to voice their negative comments. Nevertheless, those with platforms continue to stay strong and keep their authenticity and transparency both online and in their music.
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