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Karmacoda Drops Soulful New Album ‘You and I’
Get ready to dive into a world of soulful vibes and beautiful melodies because Karmacoda’s latest album, You and I, is here!
Hailing from San Francisco, the powerhouse trio—Jessica Ford (vocals), Brett Crockett (vocals and producer), and Eric Matsuno (bass and unique elements)—brings their signature blend of R&B, jazz, and dream pop to this album. Known for their genre-defying sound and rich, emotive music, Karmacoda has captivated listeners with their distinctive style that draws comparisons to Adele, Lana Del Rey, and Massive Attack.
You and I showcases their incredible musical versatility, with the title track serving as a perfect example. This love ballad features Jessica Ford’s mesmerizing vocals against a lush piano backdrop, telling the story of a tumultuous relationship filled with both passion and pain. The track captures the essence of jazz and R&B, creating a unique listening experience.
One track that absolutely stole my heart is “Just”. From the moment the intro kicked in, it brought to mind the vibes of “All The Stars”, a personal favorite of mine. The way the song opens with its lush, atmospheric build-up sets an epic stage for what follows—a pulsating beat that grabs you and doesn’t let go. Jessica’s vocals have a powerful quality, effortlessly floating over the instrumentation.
Jessica Ford describes the album as a deeply personal project, filled with “love, friendship, joy, and emotion”, and notes that it reflects their true artistic spirit without being confined to any single genre.
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Upstate NY Rhyme Capo B.A. Badd is “100” on new single. Virginia beatsmith Sypooda (Ab-Soul, Daylyt, Grafh) punctuates the track with the echoed tinkles of a piano that sounds like it originated in a prohibition era drug-spot and a booming kick so massive that it almost distorts. Gruff voiced everyman Badd spits lovely on his street hustle to everyday life evolution as he only keeps solid one’s around him.
Listen to “100” here: https://ffm.to/qnj4kmr
“100” is the first leak from his forthcoming Painted In Hunger LP to drop shortly via B.A.’s own E.B.E. Lifestyle LLC Imprint. The album is also fully Produced by Sypooda who flew to the emcees Buffalo, NY recording spot to cook up in person.
Painted In Hunger will be B.A. Badd’s first non single since 2020’s Really HIM EP (with producer Reallyhiiim) and 2019’s Everybody Eats LP (which featured appearances from Conway The Machine, Rome Streetz and RIM among others).
Speaking on the new project the emcee revealed “there’s a lot of growth from my last project to this one. My other projects were very grimy and hard-hitting. I’ve grown as a man since then, experiencing fatherhood so this is probably my most personal work. I tackle subjects including race, family, betrayal and love.”
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