MUMBAI: Raja Kumari reveals her new song KARMA from forthcoming BLOODLINE EP, which is due for release on 22 February 22 2019 on Epic Records.
Beyond Karma, Bloodline boasted of the recent phenomenal single SHOOK. Not only did its music video amass three million views till-date, but it also earned acclaim, with TIME Magazine commending it as a song that drips with blustering self-assuredness.
About the project, she said, “BLOODLINE asks the question, ‘Who are you?’ It’s not just about your family line or your heritage. It’s about who you are, what runs through your veins and what are you are willing to fight for? This collection of songs was inspired my time in India. I found strength in the Motherland, and these battle anthems are my story, my bloodline.”
The five-track EP features an eclectic take on hip hop and world music, with highlights like the Hindu-flavoured island swooning of ROBIN HOOD and dark soul duet BORN HUSTLA [feat. Janine The Machine]. Along with Sean Garrett, the EP also includes production work from Danja. Check out the full track listing below.
Additionally, Raja Kumari is set to play a series of live shows surrounding the EP’s release. She headlined The Roxy in Los Angeles on 19 February and will be joining acclaimed artist MNEK on a series of dates across both coasts. Known for her high-energy performance skills, The Los Angeles Times recently commended her live show at the 2019 Women’s March, exclaiming that Raja “enraptured the audience through her blend of Indian music with hip hop.” Find full tour dates below.
Get ready for Raja Kumari to expand worldwide on her own terms in 2019.
Raja Kumari’s official tour dates
19 February – Los Angeles, CA @ The Roxy
20 February – Washington DC @ Union Stage w/ MNEK
21 February – New York, NY @ Gospel (Communion Music Showcase)
25 February – Chicago, IL @ Lincoln Hall w/ MNEK
26 February – Los Angeles, CA @ Troubadour w/ MENK
27 February – San Francisco, CA @ Rickshaw Stop w/MNEK
BLOODLINE Tracklisting: