Imani-J Announces Her Debut EP ‘Expectations’
At just 17, Imani-J is already carving out a powerful voice in the R&B and Afrobeats scene. An artist in the truest sense of the word – singer, songwriter, dancer and performer – she tells stories of her own unique journey and experiences as a young Kiwi/Haitian woman in NZ.
Expectations, the lead track on Imani-J’s debut EP, blends smooth R&B melodies with hypnotic Afrobeats percussion, and sun-drenched guitar riffs. The song explores themes of love, desire, and vulnerability. With a sound both warming and uplifting, perfect for late-night drives or dancing under warm city lights, Imani-J continues to carve a lane that’s all her own.
After a productive writing period in LA and Seattle in July, with her first international performance at Seattle’s prestigious Madame Lou’s at The Crocodile venue, Imani-J is in London this September collaborating with leading artists and producers in the R&B and Afrobeats scenes as she develops her next project.
Upcoming Shows:
Opening act for Where’s Jai – San Fran, Wellington (Aug 23)
Writing residency in London – Sept 6–20
Second international performance – The Grace, Islington, London (September 17)
Summer tour planned for 2025/26
