The Pleasure Is Yours (Red & Black Splatter on Clear Vinyl)

The Pleasure Is Yours marks the debut collaboration between vocalist Liv.e and acclaimed drummer and producer Karriem Riggins under the name GENA, short for “God Energy, Naturally Amazing”. Bringing together two fearless musical explorers, the album feels less like a traditional studio project and more like an intimate conversation, unfolding through instinct, improvisation and shared creative chemistry.

Liv.e’s distinctive, smoky vocals drift effortlessly across Riggins’ warm, rhythm-driven production, creating a sound that is both deeply soulful and quietly adventurous. Rooted in jazz, soul and hip-hop, the record embraces imperfection as a strength, allowing ideas to breathe naturally rather than chasing polished convention. Every track feels organic, with melodies and grooves emerging as though discovered in the moment.

Riggins, whose career has included collaborations with artists such as Common, Erykah Badu, The Roots and Madlib, brings decades of experience blending live musicianship with hip-hop’s rhythmic foundations. Alongside Liv.e’s experimental approach to modern R&B, the pair create music that feels timeless yet impossible to place within a single genre. Analog textures, loose percussion and expressive performances give the album a wonderfully human quality throughout.

The result is a collection that rewards curiosity as much as repeated listening. Playful, vulnerable and effortlessly inventive, The Pleasure Is Yours captures two artists discovering a new musical language together, proving that some of the most compelling records emerge when creativity is allowed to flow without boundaries.