![]() ![]() She gravitates towards the genre’s music, production and style, and considers Primal Heart to have the most R&B and hip-hop influence of anything she’s done before. “A lot of my collaborations come together through mutual friendships and mutual appreciation,” says Kimbra.Ī big influence of Kimbra’s has been R&B, and Primal Heart is no exception. for a bit and Sonny said, ‘why don’t you come hang out at the house and see the studio?’ He played me this interesting tribal-like beat and these aboriginal-sounding, ethnic vocal ideas.” Feeling inspired Kimbra asked if she could try finishing the song. Vincent) as her co-producer, and collaborated with a number of artists including Childish Gambino, Dave Longstreth and Skrillex (aka Sonny Moore), who created the tonal color for “Top of the World.” She enlisted John Congleton (Nelly Furtado, Blondie, St. ![]() Kimbra set up a studio in her NYC apartment and let the energy of the city serve as her muse. I didn’t drive in L.A., so I didn’t have as much freedom as other people.” was an amazing experience, I’m enjoying being able to take the subway and simple things like that. “I make a big effort in New York to get out, to upstate and different parts. “I’m naturally someone who likes to walk a lot, its been a big part of my growing up being in New Zealand” says Kimbra. This time around Kimbra fully embraces her creative breadth, as she plays with synths, samples, ballads and powerful anthems.Īfter the release of 2014’s Golden Echo, Kimbra moved from Los Angeles to New York City and found herself feeling right at home among the hustle and bustle. ![]() The Kiwi has shared many facets of herself as a songwriter and performer since releasing her debut full-length record Vows in 2011, which catapulted her into the spotlight and spent seven weeks on the Billboard chart. Kimbra is poised for a reckoning when she shares her ‘ Primal Heart’ with the world on January 19, 2018. ![]()
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