Jessie Reyez stopped by HOT 97 to talk with Nessa about her upcoming album Paid in Memories, out March 28th. She shared why her parents are her heroes, reflecting on how they supported her through bullying and always encouraged her to be herself. Jessie opened up about creating the album in Peru, why she shared more behind-the-scenes content than usual, and how journaling and meditation help her stay grounded. She talked about the hardest songs to write, her last heartbreak, and her thoughts on going through a significant other’s phone.

Jessie shared the story of almost meeting Frank Ocean and how much she still reveres him. She talked about wanting to work with Beyoncé again, as well as SZA, Jazmine Sullivan, and Drake. She also gave her reaction to the moment Drake mentioned her during a Raptors broadcast. When it came to her song “New York Baby,” Jessie answered whether the lyric about a Knicks player liking her photos was based on something real. She also revealed there’s a secret feature from Sam Smith on the album and reflected on protecting her peace and recognizing red flags. Stream Paid in Memories on March 28th!