Kodie Shane Drops “Loose Screws” — And Gets Real About Fame, Faith, and Legacy
- Jordyn Mayes
- Jul 15
- 4 min read
Updated: Jul 17
With her most vulnerable single yet, Kodie Shane peels back the curtain on the music industry, shares her journey of self-discovery, and redefines what success and legacy truly mean in today’s world.
At 26, Kodie Shane is no newcomer and definitely no industry novelty. She’s been on major stages, walked out of major deals, and fought through emotional burnout that would break most. Now, she’s back, not just with a new single, but with a clear mind, a sharpened pen, and a truth-first mindset that makes her one of the most important voices in modern music.
Her latest release, “Loose Screws,” isn’t just a song. It’s a statement. A mirror. A middle finger to hollow fame and a love letter to emotional accountability. And if you think this is just a “comeback,” you haven’t been paying attention. Kodie Shane never left. She just stopped caring about the noise.
“Loose Screws” Is Vulnerability with a Pulse
Her new single, “Loose Screws,” doesn’t hide behind metaphors or chase a radio sound. It’s about owning your mess. About being honest enough to say: I’ve been hurt. But I’ve hurt too.
“People have seen me broken,” Kodie says. “But they haven’t seen the things I’ve broken. This song is me taking accountability. It’s about transparency.”
The production is fluid and the lyrics are real. Her voice? Incomparable, but full of emotion. It’s not sad—it’s striking. “Loose Screws” isn’t here to make you dance. It’s here to make you feel. And for Kodie, that’s the point.
“I used to say this as a kid: I just want people to feel something. Music is getting more and more hollow. If you listen to my song and feel seen, that’s enough.”
She Redefined “Making It”—And That’s Her Power
To understand where Kodie Shane is going, you have to understand what success used to mean for her.
“Chains, penthouses, popping bottles,” she admits. “Now? It’s still having money in my account. It’s being able to travel the world and sing my songs. It’s peace.”
Success isn’t viral anymore. It’s sustainable. It’s spiritual. And that clarity is what keeps her grounded.
“I’m building a stronger relationship with God. I hike. I swim. I meditate. I realized I love being in nature. That’s my new flex—peace.”
Real Ones Only: The New Kodie Shane Motto
Kodie doesn’t chase features or try to keep up with the hype machine. But don’t get it twisted, her ear is still sharp. She grew up on early 2000s R&B and credits Ashanti, Ja Rule, and Frank Ocean as foundational influences.
And when it comes to collaborations?
“Frank Ocean’s my dream. Even if we don’t make a song, we could just talk. That would be enough.”
She also has her eye on Gunna: “He’s really on some different stuff right now. I’d do a song with Gunna and shoot the video in a gym,” she laughs.
But when it comes to public perception, she’s letting go.
“I don’t really care about misconceptions anymore. Whatever you think about me...believe it. Especially if you don’t know me.”
“Take It for What It Is”, Her Message to Young Kodie
If she could talk to her younger self?
“Take it for what it is, not what you want it to be. And remember: there are no friends in this.”
It’s not bitterness. It’s survival. Hard-earned wisdom from an artist who had to lose illusions to find herself.
And even when she questioned everything... when the industry got ugly, when it felt like no one was listening, she held on to one thing: faith.
“You gotta believe in yourself even when it’s hard to. Even when it hurts. You might have to redefine what success means to you, but don’t let go.”
Legacy, Not Likes
“Legacy,” she says, “is what you leave behind for the people who love you. Your nieces, your nephews. Your family. It’s something bigger than you.”
In an era obsessed with numbers, followers, and going viral, Kodie Shane is building something that can’t be bought or faked. She’s not here to entertain. She’s here to endure.
So What’s Next?
A tour is on the way. Visuals are being rolled out. And while the short-form content machine is exhausting, Kodie’s using it wisely to tell stories, not just grab attention.
But don’t get it twisted: she’s not just planning her next release. She’s plotting longevity.
“I want my contribution to music to be solid. You build a real foundation, and you never hit the ground.”
With Loose Screws, that foundation just got deeper. Stronger. Unshakable.
Kodie Shane Is the Blueprint
In a world where attention spans are short and authenticity is rare, Kodie Shane is both a survivor and a visionary. She’s not afraid to tell you how the game works or how she’s choosing to win her own way.
She’s not chasing relevance. She is relevant because she’s real.
And in her own words?
“There’s no falling off if you’ve built something real.”
She’s not just still here. She’s here and she’s got something to say.
Follow Kodie Shane on socials @kodieshane and stream “Loose Screws” on all major platforms now.
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