Taboo EP artwork, photographed by Folajimi
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(December 4, 2024) - DMV-raised and Puerto Rico-based multidisciplinary artist Niambi reveals the cover artwork and tracklist for her forthcoming debut EP Taboo, due January 17th, 2025 via Easier Said. Taboo will include the previously shared singles “Soccer Mom,” “Rocksteady,” and “Ain’t Shit.” Additionally, Niambi announces her debut solo show to celebrate the release of Taboo. Niambi will perform at the iconic Cafe Erzulie on January 17th. Tickets on sale now HERE.
Taboo is a reflection of Niambi’s next phase as an artist, a new mother and a woman. The title is a nuanced nod to the beliefs of African traditional religions but also dissects the internalization of societal rules. Taboo is ultimately a celebration of freedom, with Niambi letting loose and showcasing her confidence in her various roles: rapper, singer, producer, songwriter, mother and spiritual leader. The project follows Niambi’s move from the New York City to Puerto Rico embracing the natural surroundings of Puerto Rico’s environment. Niambi shares about Taboo, “On this project, I’m giving myself permission to say what I need to say and do what I want to do. I’m allowing myself to take up more space. And I love it here.” While living in Puerto Rico Niambi has also established My Mother’s House, a spiritual organization honoring ancestral practices of the African Diaspora.
As a whole, Taboo explores the various sonic inspirations that have surrounded Niambi her whole life and can be heard on her aforementioned singles “Ain’t Shit,” which arrived with a visualizer shot in upstate New York and directed by CEOJAY, “Soccer Mom,” highlighted by Rolling Stone and CLASH Magazine, and “Rocksteady,” which also arrived with a visualizer directed by CEOJAY. “Soccer Mom” also arrived with a MajorStage live session featuring Portia Rolle on guitar, who is the grandmother of Niambi’s child and has played on records for artists including Elton John, Notorious B.I.G. and Lil Kim.
After establishing herself as one-half of the neo-soul / hip-hop duo OSHUN, Niambi is jumping headfirst into solo waters for the first time with Taboo. Niambi’s musical story was destined from the beginning. Born in Atlanta and raised in the DMV, she grew up watching her parents in Pan-African groups and jazz ensembles. Her parents were also the leading members of a neo-soul / funk band. While attending The Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music at NYU Tisch, Niambi met future OSHUN member Thandiwe, along with her partner / collaborator Proda, who produced multiple songs on Taboo, and her manager, who is still with her today.
During their tenure, OSHUN received acclaim from outlets like Billboard, Rolling Stone, The FADER, NPR, Paper, and collaborated with artists like Princess Nokia, Jorja Smith & LION BABE. The duo have also performed at Glastonbury, Afropunk and Melt! Festival, and were direct support for Lauryn Hill’s 2020 North American tour. In 2022, OSHUN released their final album, vol. ii.
Pre-order / save Taboo above, check out full EP details below and stay tuned for more from Niambi to come very soon.
Upcoming Live Dates
1/17 - New York, NY @ Cafe Erzulie [EP RELEASE SHOW] | 
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