CLEAR RED AND BLACK VINYL

There is a kinetic energy that binds drummer and producer Karriem Riggins and singer-songwriter, rapper, and producer Liv.e, the spark that happens when instinct meets flow and spirit finds rhythm.  

Their collaborative debut as GENA (short for “God Energy, Naturally Amazing,” and loosely inspired by Gina from Martin), The Pleasure Is Yours feels like a playful, soulful conversation between two kindred improvisers: Liv.e’s smoky, unpolished vocals glide through Riggins’ warm, percussive universe. Rooted in jazz, soul, and hip-hop, Liv.e brings a raw, experimental approach to R&B, while Riggins - known for his work with Common, Erykah Badu, The Roots, Madlib, and his close kinship with J Dilla - extends his lifelong dialogue between jazz improvisation and beat science.  

Together they create a world that’s analog and ethereal, percussive and poetic, bridging eras without settling in one - the sound of two artists finding a new shared language rooted in rhythm, vulnerability, and exuberance. 

A1        Who's Got a Problem With GENA
A2        Theybetterbegladihavetherapy
A3        Left The Club Like Really Nigga   
A4        You've Outdone Yourself Today
A5        Unspokerrn
A6        TGD
A7        Readymade
A8        Douwannabwitastar!?
A9        This Is So Crazy
B10        Lead It Up
B11        HOWWEFLOW
B12        Doobie Doo Wew
B13        Circlesz
B14        Dream a Twinkle
B15        Thatsmyluvr   
B16        Omo iya ati baba