Contemporary R&B and '80s funk coalesce on Kara Marni's "Golden"
13 September 2017, 11:37
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The Line of Best Fit
The young singer's latest addition to her repertoire is hinged on sultry grooves and innocuous beats.
A creative and inspired voice, new kid on the block Kara Marni is a commanding presence both sonically and aesthetically. There is a distinctive warmth to her voice that alludes to an almost gentile nature lurking behind the bravado and bold statements of intent, demonstrated succinctly on new offering "Golden".
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