THEESatisfaction

Cosmic yet down-to-earth substitute R&B duo THEESatisfaction contain Stasia “Stas” Irons and Catherine “Kitty” Harris-White. The music artists fulfilled in Seattle — their house bottom — while participating in the College or university of Washington. You start with 2008’s That’s Strange, their to begin many whimsical self-released EPs and singles, the self-contained duo continued the custom of maverick jazz, spirit, and rap performers from across many years while affirming their place among the elder modern enjoys of Erykah Badu, Georgia Anne Muldrow, and Sa-Ra. They weren’t scared to acknowledge their inspirations — specific favorites had been paid tribute through themed EPs — however they still left a mark almost all their very own, also before they implemented fellow travelers Shabazz Palaces and agreed upon to Sub Pop. The Seattle-based label released THEESatisfaction’s correct debut record, Awe Naturale, in 2012, aswell as EarthEE in 2015. Even while, Irons and Harris-White created Dark Weirdo, a pro-black weblog that progressed into celebrations, a clothing range, and a way to promote like-minded skill.