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Jada-Amina at Speakeasy
Jada-Amina is a singer-songwriter, experimentalist, and sound artist hailing from the
South Side of Chicago. With a sound that recollects the spirit of gospel, neo-soul, and
hip-hop, she crafts music in the name of, present, and futurity. Her soulful lullabies are a
response to a post-apocalyptic world, weaving narratives of resilience and hope through
her hypnotic voice and innovative soundscapes.
Since releasing her debut single "Find a Way," which samples the late Pharaoh Sanders
in 2019 on SoundCloud, Jada-Amina has been a fixture in Chicago's live music scene.
Her work, characterized by a thoughtful blend of psychedelic soul and jazz
interpretations.
Jada-Amina is currently in the studio working on her debut album, set for independent
release spring 2024. This forthcoming project is set to further explore and define the
sound that was hinted at with her initial release.
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