Imani Graham has a way with words. The singer, songwriter, and producer has a knack for crafting the kind of stories that are both universal and specific. The indie-pop newcomer uses songwriting to process heartbreak, growing up, and all feelings in between. In October 2020, she made her debut with her project “I Think I’m In Too Deep,” which garnered the likes of blogs and playlists such as Spotify’s “Morning Coffee” and ‘soda’ playlists as well as Mahogany, Independent Music Reviews, The Lowdown Magazine, and more. Like old diary entries, those four songs document the highs and lows that forged Imani’s outlook for her 2021 project, “I Think This Is The End.” The second project tackles themes such as self-worth, doomed romance, and growth. The title track is a perfect example: “When the rain is slowly falling at your feet/ You’ll say it was and always has been with me/ With my tears falling only ‘cause the truth is/ I realized that I’m everything I need.” For the rest of 2021, Imani played shows in Asbury Park, NJ, at The Saint. She kicked off 2022 by selling out her show at Bowery Electric in New York. In addition, she released singles called “Glad It’s Over,” “U Won’t Be Sad Forever,” and “Fact of the Matter.” She spent the summer playing shows with Breaking Sound at Belin Under A in New York and went on to play more shows at Bowery Electric, Rockwood Music Hall, and The Baronet Rooftop (NJ). In April 2023, Imani played her first music festival, the Mesa Music Festival in Mesa, Arizona. Imani will also be opening as direct support to Semler on their Midwest tour in October. As Imani adds chapters to her story, her writing and production continue to showcase new and recurring themes.
