Emily King
Biography
Emily King, a multi Grammy Award-nominated singer-songwriter from New York City, has established a remarkable career since her debut with J Records in 2004 and her appearance on Nas’ album “Street’s Disciple.” Her first album, “East Side Story,” garnered a Grammy nomination in 2007. Departing from the label in 2008, she continued independently, releasing projects like the EP “Seven” in 2011. In 2020, she unveiled her fourth studio album, “Sides,” and her song “See Me” received a Grammy nomination. Currently, King is captivating audiences with her latest album, “Special Occasion,” a poignant exploration of heartbreak crafted in collaboration with her longtime producer Jeremy Most. Drawing from personal experiences, each track on “Special Occasion” unfolds like a chapter in a deeply personal narrative, showcasing King’s radiant vocal prowess and her ability to capture the complexities of human relationships with honesty and vulnerability. Featuring collaborations with artists like Nick Hakim, Lukas Nelson, and Rob Moose, the album’s sonic landscape is rich and diverse, transcending genres and inviting listeners into King’s world of introspection and growth. At its core, “Special Occasion” is a testament to resilience and self-discovery, offering a message of hope and relief to listeners navigating their own journey of healing.
Video & Press
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Emily King Stays on Top: KUTX Performance
Longtime R&B innovator brings her new music to Studio 1A Following in the footsteps of her musical family, New York City’s Emily King has steadily made a name for herself as one of the most exciting vocalists in contemporary R&B since her debut in 2007. Much as fellow New Yorker Norah Jones rekindled popular interest […]
Emily King’s Heartbreak on ‘Special Occasion’
[NPR] Listen here. Grammy-nominated singer Emily King is a master architect of love songs: her dreamy pop-infused music has provided the soundtrack to many romances. This week, she’s opening up about how she baked a fresh heartbreak into the sound of her latest album, Special Occasion. She’s writing through her pain, shaking the shame around being […]
Emily King Debuts “Bad Memory” Performance Video With Norah Jones
June 27, 2023 – Today, 3x Grammy nominated singer-songwriter Emily King releases a reimagined version of her single, “Bad Memory,” with 9x Grammy-winner Norah Jones. King recently joined Jones on her podcast, “Norah Jones is Playing Along,” where the long-time friends connected on their New York City upbringings and jazz roots, and recorded the spellbinding performance. You can watch the video HERE and listen to […]