

Another was probably D’Angelo at a fest - life changing.

It was just an absolutely incredible pairing. One of the best concerts of my life was Smino opening up for NAO. What was the best concert you’ve ever attended? She’s Venezuelan - arepas, black beans, platanos! I guess to be fair I will say that one of the best meals of my life is always dim sum at Triple Crown in Chicago’s Chinatown!Ĭurrently To Hell With It by PinkPantheress. Where did you eat the best meal of your life? He makes music in all sorts of genres that he wants and that is something I definitely strive to do. He’s an incredible songwriter and producer. Who’s the person who has most inspired your work, and why? What’s your favorite city in the world to perform? Hah! I’d hope it would be something that brings comfort to people! It’s 2050 and the world hasn’t ended and people are still listening to your music. What are four words you would use to describe your music?įeelings! Vulnerability! Intentional! Caring! Just ahead of the release of It Was A Home, KAINA sat down with Uproxx to talk about the best concert of her life, Stevie Wonder‘s inspiration on her music, and her love of Mean Girls on the latest Indie Mixtape 20 Q&A.

Leaning on her warm and far-reaching vocals, KAINA alternates between loungey, resonating ballads like “Anybody Can Be In Love” and playful bops like “Apple.” The album also includes some exciting features with the likes of Sleater-Kinney and Helado Negro, who she’ll be joining on tour in May. These are just a few of the themes the KAINA explores throughout her smoldering sophomore album, It Was A Home.Īfter becoming a near-household name in Chicago, KAINA’s sophomore album flexes her refined sound. But above all, home is a sense of community. To Chicago native musician KAINA, it’s not just a place, it’s a feeling It’s the smell of her mom’s Venezuelan cooking, it’s staying up way too late and talking sh*t with her friends, and it’s accepting love in all of its beautiful, various forms.
