Prince’s protégé Liv Warfield is certainly an artist to watch for. The Peoria, IL native packs a mean punch in the soul department. While attending college in Portland, Oregon—she was a regular performer on the local music scene. Who are some of her music influences you ask? Heroines like Nina Simone, Etta James, Tina Turner, Sade, and Mary J. Blige to name a few. Her sultry voice coupled with an edgy rock n’ roll twist makes her quite an distinctive artist. She’s performed alongside industry greats such as Al Green, B.B. King, Dave Matthews Band, The Roots, among others. In 2006 the artist released her first album titled Embrace Me. She later earned a pivotal spot in Prince’s group, New Power Generation. Fast forward to 2014 and we have The Unexpected— a 13 track R&B and rock LP that is pure brilliance.

“Music is a world within itself, with a language we all understand.”
-Stevie Wonder