Kate Hudson Says Writing Songs for Upcoming Album Has Been ‘Cathartic’: It’s ‘Very Authentic’

“I wrote the songs, so they’re very personal, and each one is a different kind of expression of myself,” the actress tells PEOPLE

Kate Hudson is reflecting on the freeing experience of writing music.

In an exclusive conversation with PEOPLE, the actress, 44, who recently partnered with shopping platform Rakuten, opens up about her upcoming album and crafting songs for it.

“It’s really fun. I’m really enjoying it,” Hudson says of putting together tunes. “The writing process was the most important and cathartic for me.”

“I wrote the songs, so they’re very personal, and each one is a different kind of expression of myself,” she adds. “Every [song] will feel different, but obviously, I think, very authentic to me.”