The Devotion of Willow Smith
The New York Times • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Willow's new album, "The Thread," marks her eighth solo release in 11 years and her second album of 2026, showcasing a more complex, ambitious, and genre-defying musical style.
- In the opening track "She’s My Religion," Willow expresses a desire for growth and expansion, reflecting her evolving artistic journey.
- At 25, Willow feels she is finally reaching a point where she genuinely loves the music she creates, attributing this progress to her growing technical skills with her instrument and voice.
- Despite this progress, she acknowledges she is still learning and evolving, likening her development to adding light to a candle in the dark.
- Willow is actively promoting "The Thread" with rehearsals and planned pop-up live shows in New York City ahead of the album's July 24 release.
