Last year, 19 years old, singer/ song-writer Kara Marni burst on the scene with her rippling debut ‘Golden’, a track which oozed instant comparisons from the likes of Jill Scott to Jasmine Sullivan. Now, after what seems too long a wait, we’ve finally heard more new music from the youngster, as she kick-starts 2018 with the beautiful ‘Curve’.

Bringing all her influences together (think Minnie Riperton to Dionne Warwick to The Supremes), ‘Curve’ is as intelligent as it is evocative; plus the nifty sample of Dusty Springfield’s ‘Spooky’ no-doubt adds another element of pleasure on-top.

Listen below: