Empowering Forever, Ya Girl

XL Recordings is proud to present the long-awaited repress of keiyaA's 2020 album, Forever, Ya Girl. keiyaA, a singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist based in NYC, has synthesized her jazz training, R&B sensibilities, and hip-hop upbringing to create new soul sounds inundated with her powerful, sultry voice and dense lyricism. Raised in Chicago's South Side, she aims to center the narrative and intellect of the black woman in the late-stage capitalist world.

Forever, Ya Girl has received widespread acclaim, landing on multiple Best of the Year lists and propelling keiyaA to the cultural vanguard, earning her the praise of artists like Solange, Jay-Z, Earl Sweatshirt, Blood Orange, and Moses Sumney. This recognition has also gained the attention of brands like Apple, Nike, and Chanel, who have spotlighted KeiyaA and her work in campaigns. Since the album's release, KeiyaA has become an in-demand collaborator, working with MIKE, Armand Hammer, Loraine James, Nilüfer Yanya, Bartees Strange, Nick Hakim, Mount Kimbie, Nubya Garcia, and more.

Complex has dubbed the album "an underground R&B classic," stating, "we're going to be talking about the influence of this record for years to come." Paste has described KeiyaA's lo-fi R&B as "marked by refined vocals, defiant spoken-word and spacious backdrops."

The album has been recognized with several accolades, including Pitchfork's Best New Music and Pitchfork Rising designations, as well as being named one of the "25 Next" by the Future of Music. It has also appeared on numerous Best of the Year lists, including those from Complex, Vogue, New York Magazine / Vulture, Spin, Flood, and Paste.

The album's tracklist includes: A1. I Thot There Was One Wound In This House, There's Two A2. Way Eye A3. Rectifiya A4. Hvnli A5. Hvnli (reprise) A6. Do Yourself A Favor A7. A Mile, A Way A8. I Want My Things! A9. Change The Story (interlude) B1. Every Nigga Is A Star B2. I! Gits! Weary! B3. Negus Poem 1 & 2 B4. Forreal??? B5. FWU B6. Nu World Burdens B7. Keep It Real

In summary, keiyaA's Forever, Ya Girl is a critically acclaimed album that has propelled her to the forefront of the music industry, earning her recognition from both peers and major brands. The album's unique blend of genres and keiyaA's powerful, introspective lyricism have solidified her place as an emerging voice in contemporary R&B and soul music.

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