High-octane soul that hits with the force of a rock band. Powerful, gospel-trained vocals meet tight, funky arrangements for a sound that commands the room.
Liv Warfield delivers a masterclass in what happens when the sophistication of neo-soul meets the raw, unbridled power of rock and roll. Her sound is anchored by a voice that can pivot from a whisper to a stadium-shaking belt in a single breath, carrying the weight of gospel tradition into modern, electric spaces. It is music that feels physically large, filled with muscular basslines and sharp, punchy horn arrangements.
What truly sets her apart is the lineage she carries. Having served as a key member of Prince's New Power Generation, she possesses a rare rhythmic precision and a flair for the dramatic. Her work often bridges the gap between the smooth, sophisticated grooves of the early 2000s soul revival and the aggressive, guitar-driven energy of classic rock, creating a hybrid that feels both timeless and fiercely contemporary.
For those new to her catalog, the Prince-produced 'The Unexpected' is the essential gateway. It showcases her ability to lead a world-class band through complex, high-energy arrangements without ever losing the intimate, soulful core of her songwriting. It is the sound of an artist who has fully mastered her instrument and isn't afraid to use it to its fullest, most explosive extent.
Olivia "Liv" Warfield is an American R&B singer-songwriter from Peoria, Illinois north of Springfield. She was part of Prince's New Power Generation and as of 2016 is with Roadcase Royale, a band formed with Nancy Wilson and members of Heart.
Cassette uses generative AI to enrich its catalog. How we use AI →