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GENA

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Agent:
Josh Stern

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 (out 2/27/2026 via Lex Records), 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 as living language, the Dallas-born Liv.e brings a raw, experimental approach to R&B, while Detroit native Riggins—known for his work with Common, Erykah Badu, The Roots, Madlib, and a close kinship with the late 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 ever settling in one; The Pleasure Is Yours is the sound of Liv.e and Riggins bringing each other’s music to life and finding a new language together—one rooted in rhythm, vulnerability, and exuberance.

Upcoming Shows

April 03, 2026 Houston, TX Eldorado Ballroom
April 09, 2026 Miami, FL ZeyZey Miami
April 12, 2026 Atlanta, GA Aisle 5
April 15, 2026 Washington, DC Songbyrd
April 16, 2026 Brooklyn, NY Baby's All Right
April 23, 2026 Los Angeles, CA The Moroccan Lounge
April 29, 2026 Chicago, IL Sleeping Village
April 30, 2026 Ferndale, MI The Magic Bag

Media Assets

Videos

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GENA - Circlesz (Official Video)

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GENA - HOWWEFLOW (Official Video)

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GENA - Lead It Up (Official Video)

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