Bay Area R&B artist Karri (@4karri) just released his newest track “Oakland Baby,” featuring Isaiah Falls (@isaiahfalls). And it’s another late-night anthem fans are sure to have on repeat. The song mixes emotional lyrics with laid-back West Coast vibes, showing off Karri’s signature sound and honest songwriting.
Karri first broke out in 2023 with “3AM In Oakland,” a viral hit that earned over 13 million Spotify streams and got him noticed by Drake’s team. Isaiah Falls, equally an R&B heavy-weight in his own lane, is known for his viral track “Florida Baby.” The new track, “Oakland Baby,” is a play off words on both of the artist’s breakout hits.
Karri opens the song with a reflective verse: “You just left your lashes at my place / promise that I’ll keep ’em somewhere safe / always give you every type of space.” His soft, distorted vocals give the track an intimate, vulnerable feel. Isaiah Falls, who’s currently on tour with Karri, jumps in with smooth vocals of his own, echoing the late-night energy and touching on the ups and downs of love.
How the song came about
“‘Oakland Baby’ came about when me, Jack Dine, and Lido were in the studio,” Karri shared. “Lido just started playing chords on the rhodes and it turned into this crazy song. Isaiah and I are really close, so we send each other songs all the time. I texted him the original demo and we linked up that night to finish it.”
Moreover, Karri also released the Late Night Slider Music EP and recently performed at Wireless Festival in the UK as part of Drake’s Friday night lineup.
With “Oakland Baby,” Karri keeps proving he’s one to watch. Honest lyrics, smooth vocals, and strong connections in the R&B world make it clear, he’s just getting started.
Moreover, the artists are currently touring together and have a few more dates left. Thus, be sure to check when you can attend a show.
Check out the smooth & soulful song below.
