Hoxie Rae Reclaims Her Power on Soul-Baring Single “Best of Luck”

New York’s own Hoxie Rae is cutting through the noise with her latest single, “Best of Luck.” The slow-burning, blues-tinged pop track is equal parts haunting and empowering, an anthem for anyone reclaiming their voice after being silenced.

Born out of years of gaslighting, betrayal, and generational trauma, Hoxie’s music doesn’t flinch. It’s raw, unfiltered storytelling with a sharp edge, channeling influences from Ma Rainey to Amy Winehouse while carving out a lane entirely her own. “Best of Luck” is only the beginning of a bold new chapter for the rising artist, and she’s not holding back.

“Best of Luck.” feels both deeply personal and universally relatable. Was there a specific moment that sparked the song, or was it more of a culmination of experiences?

This song really came from a moment of heartbreak where I thought something was love, and it turned out to be manipulation. It wasn’t just one event — it was a series of realizations that built up until I couldn’t ignore them anymore. I was actually traveling back from Atlanta to New York when I realized I needed to just get in the studio and see what came out, and that’s where Best of Luck. was born. I was hesitant to release it because of the personal meaning behind it, but I realized that it’s a really empowering song. I ended up blasting this song when I drove from New York to Denver, and it felt cathartic. I want other people to feel that way too.

You’ve spoken about turning pain into power through your music. How do you protect your energy now while still pulling from such raw places in your songwriting?

I’ve learned the hard way that giving my energy away to the wrong situations can totally destroy my inner world. I try to be as mindful as I can be to honor what I’m feeling and take out a pen and paper, versus chasing things that don’t serve me. My music heals me. Sometimes I forget how powerful it is for that purpose and to keep me on the right path.

Your neighbor’s post-it note telling you to “keep going” feels like a pivotal moment. What did that little note change for you in terms of your confidence as an artist?

It’s funny because it was a pivotal moment, and at that point, I was only singing behind closed doors when I felt like I had no other outlet for my pain. Genuinely. My apartment was 200 square feet — it was me, my bed, and a shower. I was so worried that I would be too loud that I started to rent out karaoke rooms down the block to just get my energy out. I wasn’t even thinking about “does this sound good?” because I already would tell myself that I don’t sound good. I was conditioned to believe I couldn’t do much on my own. When I saw that note, I remember thinking, “Wait… is this actually okay? People will accept me, just as I am, maybe?” No one had any idea how dark my world was in that moment. That note saved me in more ways than one because it brought me back to myself and gave me more confidence to follow what felt good for me.

Sonically, your work blends blues, pop, jazz, and soul, yet it still feels cohesive. How do you approach balancing those influences while keeping your sound authentically ‘you’?

Although I am just starting to release my music, it’s really important for me to remember that creating for me has been evolutionary, and my music may sound completely different in a year from now. I try my best to focus on the emotions and message in that moment and what sounds good to me, versus thinking about the bigger picture. I have already claimed my best work is not yet made, just because I see a tiny bit of growth every time I work on my artistry.

You’ve said this is the first in a series of upcoming singles. What can listeners expect from the songs still to come, and how do they fit into this new era of your artistry?

Honestly, every song I’m putting out right now feels like another piece of me that I’m finally letting people see. They’re all connected, but each one goes through a different moment in this whole journey I’ve been on — learning, letting go, standing up for myself, and also just finding joy in creating and being my authentic self.