By their own admission, Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter Iniko “wasn’t really social as a kid.”

“The way I made connections was very much through the lens of a camera,” says Iniko, whose pronouns are they/them.

They’d immerse themselves in books, films and television for hours on end, captivated by the worlds authors and artists created . Now, Iniko is 28 years old and creating their own worlds as they tour and perform their debut studio album, The Awakening . But connection is still top of mind.

“Exploring connections is essentially what helps you understand yourself more,” they say. And they know that’s harder than ever, because “there’s always so much going on around us.”

In other words, Iniko’s brand of cosmic soul may sound otherworldly at times, like an ethereal mix of pop,

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