Judith Hill - Live 2026
The Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Judith Hill is going on a European tour in spring, summer, and autumn. She will present her highly anticipated new album "Letters from a Black Widow," which will be released on April 26, 2024, via Regime Music Group.
Judith Hill has established herself as one of the most dynamic and versatile artists in the music industry. From her breakthrough on The Voice to collaborating with legends such as Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, and Prince, Judith's extraordinary talent has garnered her international recognition and a loyal fan base. Her music effortlessly blends elements of soul, funk, R&B, and pop, creating a distinctive sound all her own.
"Letters From A Black Widow" follows Hill's release Baby, I’m Hollywood! from 2021, which was widely acclaimed and described by SPIN as "a funk-rock-soul fireworks display." While this album recounts the exuberant coming-of-age story of a biracial child from bohemian California, Letters from a Black Widow is a powerful battle cry – a soul/funk/gospel passion drama spectacularly written, arranged, and performed by Hill.
Although Hill played many of the instruments herself – including the electric guitar, which she taught herself since her last studio release – this project is not purely a solo effort. It is based on the unwavering musical foundation that has accompanied her nearly her entire life: Hill's band includes her parents, bassist Robert "Peewee" Hill and keyboardist Michiko Hill. Additionally, John Staten (drums and percussion), Daniel Chae (strings), and a group of close musical companions contribute background vocals.
If Hill's previous album Baby, I’m Hollywood was the wild coming-of-age story of a biracial child from bohemian California, then Letters from a Black Widow is a determined battle cry – a captivating soul/funk/gospel passion drama that is outstandingly written, arranged, and performed. The new album, featuring 12 songs, tells a compelling story – from private pain to communal transcendence – and is her most personal work to date.
Anyone who has followed Judith Hill's story immediately recognizes the striking album title in Letters from a Black Widow. The tabloid-coined term "Black Widow" emerged after the drug-related deaths of her two career-shaping companions Michael Jackson and Prince. It became a disparaging term used by internet trolls against the celebrated artist, sparking conspiracy theories and public shaming campaigns – a trauma that nearly ended a career that includes a Grammy for her role in the Oscar-winning documentary 20 Feet from Stardom.
"For years, the Black Widow was such a dark presence in my life that it was too threatening and intimidating to even talk about," Hill says. Yet a year after the pandemic began, she found the time and space for a profound confrontation. "Being forced to stop allowed me to go deeper, to really listen to myself, and to figure out what makes me tick and what I truly need to speak about. I realized I had the courage and strength to face it all – to stand authentically in my core, to dive into the entire experience, and to transform a sea of darkness into expressive fire."
The album's second single, "Flame," showcases a powerful vocal performance and an explosively arranged musical backdrop. Lyrically, the song confronts darkness and pain head-on while simultaneously revealing Hill's inner strength: "Give me chaos and give me pain / but you can never kill my flame." The single has been praised by outlets including Rolling Stone, Entertainment Tonight, and V Magazine, which wrote: "‘Flame’ showcases Hill's vocal mastery as well as her talent as a songwriter."
"I'm more resilient than I thought," explains Hill. "After every blow that knocks me to the ground, I discover an inner strength that comes back stronger and more defiant than before. Like iron and steel, my core has become impenetrable. On my darkest days, I plug in the guitar to the amplifier and hear the pulsing heartbeat of the instrument like an energy surge that revitalizes my spirit. I am convinced I will never be defeated."
The album's third single, "Dame de la Lumière," was released in time for Women's History Month. The song puts Judith's unfiltered emotions front and center as she sings about generations of strong women – including her mother and grandmother. The title is not only a love letter to the "women of light" who raised her but also a powerful homage to women everywhere in the world.
"This is the story of my mother and my grandmother. They are two strong women who taught me the meaning of perseverance," Judith shares. "I remember how they overcame and survived the impossible because they were determined to be there for their families. Standing on their shoulders, I carry on their legacy. When I close my eyes, I see the faces of every woman in history who has turned weeds into evergreen leaves. They rise higher than the mountains. If they could do it, so can I. Bad times make strong women – that is my mantra."
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