An R&B singer-songwriter from South London, Karis taps into the soulful lineage of artists like Erykah Badu and fellow Londoner Amy Winehouse on sultry, laidback records that spotlight her velvety voice. She initially found viral success in 2018 when a YouTube performance of the groovy “Petty Lover” garnered millions of views. Since then, she’s become something of an international sensation, tapping into Afrobeats and Afropop sounds on tracks like “TEQUILA”, the Stonebwoy duet “In Control” and the Juls-produced dance cut “Soweto Blues”. Within the wide umbrella of R&B, Karis plays with a number of different genres, hinting at dancehall on the vibey “Let Me Down” and jazz balladry on “Sunrise”. Tying them all together are her rich, confident singing and unflappable understatement. Karis’ music might tap into a number of different sounds, but the vibe and mood rarely veers too far from the dimly lit, the plush and the seductive.