Overview
- The Pleasure Is Yours is out now on Lex Records as the debut from GENA, with contributions from Isaiah Sharkey, James Francies, and Telemakus.
- A new video for the track “Douwannabwithastar!” arrived with the release, directed by Mackai Sharp, following the advance singles “Circlesz,” “HOWWEFLOW,” and “Lead it Up.”
- The album blends jazz, soul, hip-hop, and exploratory R&B, evoking unquantized Dilla textures and spiritual-jazz spaciousness without functioning as a throwback.
- GENA expands to “God Energy, Naturally Amazing,” with a loose nod to Gina from the TV show Martin that frames the project’s playful, culturally grounded identity.
- The duo’s recent run included a sold-out live debut at London’s ICA and a release-day show in Los Angeles at DiDi, after appearances at Nublu and the Detroit Jazz Festival.