About the Artist
Based in Atlanta, Rissa Vibes is a hip-hop and "Hippie Soul" artist known for music centered on spiritual evolution and transcendence. After overcoming personal challenges with substance abuse, she transitioned from a soul-funk band to a solo career in 2017. Her discography includes albums like Spirit Junkie and Hippie Vixen, featuring themes of manifestation and healing.
Rissa Vibes
About the Episode (Episode 65)
Rissa Vibes: Turning the Trap into a Transformation
In a vibrant conversation at the Ari Retreat in Nashville, artist Rissa Vibes sat down with host Jason English to discuss her evolution from a soulful R&B singer to a "Trap Alchemist". Rissa, a Michigan native now calling Atlanta home, recently released her collaborative project, Trap Alchemist, in August 2024. The album serves as an invitation to enjoy the energy of trap music—heavy 808s and high hats—without the "toxic messages" often associated with the genre. Instead, she focuses on "Trap Formation," a blend of trap and affirmation music designed to help listeners manifest a better reality.
Key Themes from the Episode
The Journey from Rock Bottom to Healing: Rissa spoke candidly about her history with opiate addiction and a terrifying arrest that served as her rock bottom. Now 14 years clean, she views her music as a tool for recovery, often performing at sober festivals to support those fresh on their own healing journeys.
Spirituality and the "Coming Out" of Gifts: From the age of seven, Rissa experienced heightened intuition and the ability to feel energy. After years of suppressed "gifts" led to substance abuse, getting clean allowed these abilities to return "online". She now uses her psychology degree and music to teach others to trust their innate intuition.
The Inspiration of Authenticity: Embodying the Ted Lasso spirit of curiosity over judgment, Rissa encourages fans to "honor their authenticity". She believes that embracing one's struggles is the quickest path to "stepping into your highest success".