Gripsta [Brandi Younger] isn’t just a footnote in West Coast rap—she’s one of those early signals that the system didn’t fully know what to do with yet.

Elijah “E.B.” Baker is one of the original architects of that movement. A powerhouse bassist, producer, entrepreneur, and founding member of Tony! Toni! Toné!, E.B. grew up surrounded by music alongside his cousin Raphael Saadiq, helping build the foundation of one of R&B’s most influential groups.

Shehxna represents the next wave of artists redefining what the genre can become. The London-born, Sri Lankan singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist has built a sound rooted in vulnerability, soulful storytelling, and fearless experimentation — blending R&B, soul, gospel, and global influences into something uniquely her own.