LARA’
artist | songwriter
LARA’ (formerly Eimaral Sol) is a Texas-based songstress that cites the likes of generational voices including Erykah Badu, Amy Winehouse, Lauryn Hill and Ella Ftizgerald as inspirations for her own soul-bearing, emotionally captivating work. As a long term collaborator with the multi-genre fusing BLK ODYSSY, LARA’s voice can be heard across their catalogue, including critically acclaimed albums BLK VINTAGE and DIAMONDS & FREAKS. In 2023 LARA’ joined the band on tour, performing alongside the group and as a support act during their sold out ‘DIAMONDS & FREAKS TOUR’.
LARA’ uses her experiences as a mother, partner and Black woman navigating contemporary life to inform her musical output. With spirituality playing a huge role in her life and creativity, LARA’ seeks to uplift through her art and spread messages of acceptance of oneself and others. In August 2024, LARA’ released her debut album Luvology, a holistic recounting of LARA’’s personal experiences with love, offering insight into her struggles, growth and the healing found in a healthy relationship. The 15 track album contains guest features from a range of upcoming and established artists including Rapsody, Harry Edohoukwa, Ambré, Sebastian Mikael, and BLK ODYSSY. More recently, she has landed writing credits for North Carolina rap elite Rapsody on her fourth studio album Please Don’t Cry. Showcasing her incredible live performance abilities, LARA’ will be joining Rapsody on the North American leg of her Please Don’t Cry tour this fall.