Rising singer-songwriter Girlfriend has been steadily carving out her own lane in R&B, building a catalog that feels intentional, soulful, and deeply personal. Originally from Mississippi and now based in Los Angeles, she brings a grounded Southern warmth to a sound shaped by West Coast intimacy and late-night reflection. Over the past few years, Girlfriend has quietly developed a reputation for honest storytelling and emotional precision, letting her music speak louder than hype.
She made her official mark in 2022 with her self-titled debut album, a project that laid the foundation for what would come next. Since then, her momentum has only grown, earning collaborations with the likes of Chase Shakur and Tierra Whack while continuing to sharpen her own distinct voice. In 2025, Girlfriend stayed in motion, releasing the EP It’s Complicated in April, followed by the single “Sticky Situation” in October, before closing out the year with “Deep,” a track that hinted at a more intimate chapter ahead.
That chapter arrives in full with Honey Water, a ten-song project that finds Girlfriend fully locked into her most assured era yet. Free of features, the project is entirely self-written, with Girlfriend also stepping into a co-executive producer role, allowing her vision to remain uncompromised from start to finish. The result is a body of work that feels cohesive and intentional, shaped by warm production and songwriting that leans into truth rather than performance.
Released via Encore Recordings, Honey Water captures the Los Angeles-based artist at her most vulnerable and refined. Anchored by “Deep,” the project unfolds like a slow burn, exploring desire, healing, and self-discovery with emotional clarity and restraint. Each record feels lived-in, revealing a woman who knows herself better now and isn’t afraid to sit with her feelings. With Honey Water, Girlfriend doesn’t just share where she’s been—she invites listeners into where she’s going next.
