2001’s Closer yielded the iconic anthem “ Closer.” To date, it has impressively racked up over 6 million Spotify streams and has been sampled by everyone from Drake to YG. Her influence and impact can be felt throughout R&B, soul, and hip-hop. Goapele is currently on her Dreamseeker Tour, which kicked off in April and is closing in her hometown, Oakland, CA 5/18-5/21.ĭiversity has defined Goapele since the start of her career in 2001.
The EP’s first single, “ Power,” premiered on and delivers a feel-good message about unconditional love. Pre-order Dreamseeker here.ĭreamseeker includes the seductive single, “ $ecret” with a nod to Aaliyah’s “Are You That Somebody,” as well as an appearance from BJ The Chicago Kid on the standout track, “ Stay." Produced by CrakWav (Bedrock, A&E), " $ecret" is a bedroom banger that boldly explores Goapele's sultry and sensual side.įollowing up 2014’s Strong As Glass, Dreamseeker addresses self-love, social consciousness, sensuality and motherhood. Jam out to the HQ version and check out Goapele’s remaining tour dates below.Goapele's got a secret and she's ready to share it! The South-African/American singer, songwriter, actress, activist and designer, Goapele, unveiled a sexy new single, " $ecret," and the tracklist for her forthcoming EP, Dreamseeker- out May 19th via EMPIRE / SKYBLAZE. I’ve had to go through that so many times. And asking, what you are letting go of and what are you letting into your life. “I know what it’s like exposing yourself. “I can relate to what the main character, Nina, is going through,” Goapele told Reel Urban News at the time of the film’s release. She also showed off her acting chops in the 2016 short film titled, Where Is Beauty which questions Western beauty standards in the age of social media. I’m coming from an honest place and expressing the different parts of myself that make me whole.”īorn to political activists, Goapele has also exercised her voice in the realm by working with the AIDS Healthcare Foundation, among other organizations. As artists and especially as women of color, we have to be proud of that. Within any race, within any genre, and within any neighborhood, there’s so much diversity. “I’m a woman, but I’m also a whole person who won’t be confined to any one box,” she said. In a statement to VIBE, Goapele shared how her musical journey allows her to be free, despite being labeled a “neo-soul” act. While her LPs have received acclaim, many are privy to the independent artist for her re-release of the 2004 single, “ Closer.” The track has be interpolated by the likes of Drake and YG and considered an modern R&B classic. The track will be featured on her upcoming EP, Dreamseeker, a follow up to her 2014 album, Strong As Glass. The Oakland native continued to ensure good vibes at her performance at Howard Theater last week and most recently, New York’s Highline Ballroom. We’re later taken to a higher level as Goapele reminds us to find the power and love that truly makes us golden. “Power” opens up with tribal feels thanks to drums and gentle cymbals. It’s topics that remain in the back of the mind and tracklist of many creatives, but the Oakland native has no qualms sharing her spiritual journey with listeners. The singer/songwriter is back to her roots on the loving track that speaks to self-love, social consciousness and the essence of community.
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