04 Apr Revolutionizing R&B and Jazz: A Karen Briggs Jazz Reimagining of Kendrick Lamar
For over two decades, Hidden Beach Recordings has remained a cultural force—pushing boundaries, breaking molds, and elevating the sound of R&B and Jazz with every release. Known for our soul-stirring catalog and genre-bending creativity, we’ve never been afraid to color outside the lines. And with the release of UNWRAPPED Vol. 9: The Songs of Kendrick Lamar Reimagined, we’re doing it once again—bridging the sonic worlds of hip-hop, R&B, and jazz in a way only Hidden Beach can.
Our latest video release captures this fusion perfectly. It features the legendary violinist Karen Briggs, affectionately known as “The Lady in Red,” performing a soul-rich rendition of Kendrick Lamar’s “Swimming Pool.” Set against a lush jazz arrangement, Briggs’ violin doesn’t just play notes—it speaks emotion. Her performance is a spiritual experience, bringing R&B warmth and jazz freedom to a hip-hop classic.
This moment is more than just a reimagined track—it’s a celebration of what Hidden Beach has always stood for: blurring the lines between genres while honoring their roots. Kendrick Lamar, a hip-hop icon with undeniable R&B influence, provides the perfect canvas for us to explore. And through Unwrapped Vol. 9, we’re not just remixing songs—we’re retelling stories through the lens of jazz and soul.
At Hidden Beach, we’ve long believed that R&B and Jazz are siblings in the same musical family—connected through emotion, improvisation, and storytelling. From our earliest releases to the newest Unwrapped project, we’ve worked to revolutionize these genres, crafting music that honors tradition while looking toward the future. With Unwrapped Vol. 9, we continue this legacy—paying tribute to one of hip-hop’s greatest storytellers by weaving his narratives into a jazz and R&B tapestry.
This isn’t just a project. It’s a statement. And with artists like Karen Briggs lending their brilliance, it’s a soulful reminder that music is most powerful when it’s fearless, fluid, and free.
Experience the beauty. Watch Karen Briggs’ unforgettable performance of Swimming Pool now, and immerse yourself in UNWRAPPED Vol. 9: The Songs of Kendrick Lamar Reimagined—only from Hidden Beach Recordings.
