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Khamari
Born
Khamari Barnes[1]

(1993-04-20) 20 April 1993 (age 33)
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
InstrumentsVocals[4]
Years active2020–present[5]
Labels
Websitekhamari.com

Khamari Barnes[7] (born 20 April 1993), known mononymously as Khamari, is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer from Boston, Massachusetts.[8] He signed with RCA Records to release his debut studio album A Brief Nirvana (2023), which was met with positive critical reception despite limited commercial attention.[9]

Early life

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Khamari Barnes was born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts.[10] He grew up in the Dorchester neighborhood, off Blue Hill Avenue.[11][12] Barnes began playing violin at age four. He later studied and taught himself piano, guitar, clarinet, flute, and French horn.[13] According to interviews, his grandfather purchased his first keyboard and allowed him to set up recording equipment in his attic, where he began making music.[14] During his youth, he cited influences including Stevie Wonder, Sly Stone, The Beatles, Usher, and J. Cole.[15]

Career

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Khamari’s career began with the release of his debut project, the extended play Eldorado, on 23 October 2020. The EP comprises six tracks.[16][17] He then went quiet for 13 months, returning on 12 November 2021 with "Doctor, My Eyes".[18] The track went viral, amassing over 70 million streams on Spotify. It was produced by Khamari himself alongside co-producers Johan Lenox and Trackside. The music video was released in January 2022.[19][20] He followed up with the singles "Drifting"[21][22] and "Tell Me".[23]

2023 marked a further breakthrough as his single "These Four Walls" entered the Billboard charts.[24] The single stands at 31 million streams on Spotify, as of September 2026, and was produced by Adam Rahman, Paul Lorton, and Trackside.[25] Later that year, on 26 May 2023, Khamari released his debut studio album, A Brief Nirvana.[26][27] "Doctor, My Eyes" and "These Four Walls" served as the album’s lead and second singles respectively.[28]

In August 2024, he released the single "Cranes in the Sky", a cover of singer Solange's 2016 song of the same name.[29][30] On 25 July 2025, he put out "Lonely in the Jungle" via Encore Recordings.[31] One month later, his second studio album, To Dry a Tear, arrived, with "Lonely in the Jungle" acting as its lead single.[32][33]

Musical style

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Barnes is known for a falsetto vocal delivery. His lyrics have been described as confessional and personal.[34][35] His music blends contemporary R&B with elements of 1970s and 1990s soul, pop, and alternative rock. The arrangements often feature guitar and piano, drawing on his background in classical training and multi-instrumental performance.[36][37]

Discography

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Albums

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Title Details
Eldorado (EP)
A Brief Nirvana[39]
  • Release date: 26 May 2023[40]
  • Label: RCA
  • Format: Digital download
To Dry a Tear
  • Release date: 22 August 2025[41]
  • Label: Encore Recordings
  • Format: Digital download

References

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  1. ↑ Kyle Denis; Michael Saponara; Christopher Claxton; Angel Diaz (25 July 2026). "R&B/Hip-Hop Fresh Picks of the Week: kwn, Khamari, $ilkMoney, AzSwaye, Rexx Life Raj & More". Billboard. Retrieved 3 September 2026.
  2. ↑ TM (16 February 2022). "Khamari". The Masquerade. Retrieved 3 September 2026.
  3. ↑ Nessa Humayun (3 February 2022). "Meet Khamari — The R&B talent being compared to Frank Ocean and Mac Miller". Hunger Magazine. Retrieved 3 September 2026.
  4. ↑ "Khamari". Since '93. 16 February 2022. Retrieved 3 September 2026.
  5. ↑ TSJ. "New Artist Khamari". The Soul Jurnee. Retrieved 3 September 2026.
  6. ↑ Kyle Denis (22 August 2025). "Khamari Reveals How Jeff Buckley & D'Angelo Inspired His New 'To Dry a Tear' LP: 'I Don't Want It to Be Perfect'". Billboard. Retrieved 3 September 2026.
  7. ↑ Tyrese King (5 May 2025). "Get To Know: Khamari". New Wave. Retrieved 3 September 2026.
  8. ↑ Keith Nelson Jr. (13 November 2025). "Khamari Will Not Let R&B Die". Okay player. Retrieved 3 September 2026.
  9. ↑ Robin Murray (26 May 2023). "Khamari - A Brief Nirvana". Clash. Retrieved 3 September 2026.
  10. ↑ Marcy Donelson. "Khamari Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 2 September 2026.
  11. ↑ Admin (7 February 2024). "Dot-born Khamari, a R&B prodigy, takes off on his first headlining tour". Dorchester Reporter. Retrieved 3 September 2026.
  12. ↑ Jazmin Kylene (18 December 2023). "Here For The Revival: Khamari Interviewed". Clash (Interview). Retrieved 1 September 2026.
  13. ↑ Chantia Murphy (10 May 2026). "Get your Head out the Jar and Drift into the Rise of Khamari". Focus Magazine. Retrieved 1 September 2026.
  14. ↑ Bella Koopman (26 May 2023). "10 Questions With Khamari As He Drops His Debut Album, 'A Brief Nirvana'". 10Magazine. Retrieved 2 September 2026.
  15. ↑ CJ Hall (6 August 2025). "Khamari Is the Sound We've Been Missing". Black Sound Wave. Retrieved 2 September 2026.
  16. ↑ GU (21 November 2022). "Khamari - The New Face R&B with an Introspective Sound". Word Play. Retrieved 3 September 2026.
  17. ↑ Elissa Salas; Tyler Borland (24 October 2022). "Khamari on His 'Eldorado' EP, Creative Process, and What's Next [Q&A]". Ones to Watch. Retrieved 3 September 2026.
  18. ↑ Malcolm J. Gray (23 November 2021). "Khamari Releases the Introspective Doctor, My Eyes". Ones to Watch. Retrieved 3 September 2026.
  19. ↑ Jakori Beauchamp (14 January 2022). "Khamari Shares Video for 'Doctor, My Eyes'". Rated RNB. Retrieved 3 September 2026.
  20. ↑ FM (11 January 2022). "KHAMARI SHARES VIDEO FOR DOCTOR, MY EYES". Fabuk Magazine. Retrieved 3 September 2026.
  21. ↑ ATem (22 September 2022). "Khamari has been "Drifting"; listen to his new single". AIPate. Retrieved 3 September 2026.
  22. ↑ Antwane Folk (15 September 2022). "Khamari Is 'Drifting' on New Single". Ratedrnb. Retrieved 3 September 2026.
  23. ↑ WM (11 November 2022). "Khamari Shares Latest Track "Tell Me"". Wonderland Magazine. Retrieved 3 September 2026.
  24. ↑ Xander Zellner (20 September 2023). "10 First-Timers on Billboard's Charts This Week: BOYNEXTDOOR, Khamari, Royel Otis, Nick Shoulders & More". Billboard. Retrieved 3 September 2026.
  25. ↑ Keithan Samuels (5 June 2023). "Khamari Performs 'These Four Walls' for 'COLORS'". Rated Rnb. Retrieved 3 September 2026.
  26. ↑ Antwane Folk (14 April 2023). "Khamari Announces Debut Album 'A Brief Nirvana,' Shares New Song 'Right My Wrongs'". Rated Rnb. Retrieved 3 September 2026.
  27. ↑ Lit More (11 June 2023). "Khamari Releases Debut Album 'A Brief Nirvana'". Lit and More. Retrieved 3 September 2026.
  28. ↑ Max Philley (14 April 2023). "Khamari announces details of debut album A Brief Nirvana". DIY Magazine. Retrieved 3 September 2026.
  29. ↑ "Khamari Drops Self-Produced Cover of Solange's "Cranes in the Sky" via RCA Records". Hype. 19 August 2024. Retrieved 3 September 2026.
  30. ↑ Keithan Samuels (2 August 2024). "Khamari Covers Solange's 'Cranes in the Sky' for Spotify Singles". Rated Rnb. Retrieved 3 September 2026.
  31. ↑ Osafo Daniel (29 July 2025). "Khamari Unveils Haunting New Single "Lonely in the Jungle"". Rotate Magazine. Retrieved 3 September 2026.
  32. ↑ Keithan Samuels (1 August 2025). "Khamari Announces Second Album 'To Dry a Tear'". Rated Rnb. Retrieved 3 September 2026.
  33. ↑ Mapesho Kyakilika (1 September 2025). "Khamari Unravels The Complexities of Humanity on His Sophomore Album, To Dry A Tear". New Wave. Retrieved 3 September 2026.
  34. ↑ Tyler Borland (5 August 2020). "Khamari's "The Heat" Is a Vibrant Display of Songwriting and Vocal Ability". Ones to Watch. Retrieved 2 September 2026.
  35. ↑ Zoe Hansen (26 January 2022). "[FEATURE] MY FAVOURITE MIXTAPE: KHAMARI". Viper. Retrieved 2 September 2026.
  36. ↑ Krister Axel (10 December 2022). "Instant Classic from Californias Latest Soul Sensation. - Khamari: Tell Me". Chill Filtr. Retrieved 2 September 2026.
  37. ↑ Zahra Hanif. "Exploring All Points East's Most Underrated Lineup". MITB. Retrieved 2 September 2026.
  38. ↑ Jabrams (27 October 2020). "Khamari Drops Incredible New EP "Eldorado"". Daily Chiefers.
  39. ↑ Wongo Okon (12 May 2023). "The Best R&B Albums Of 2023". Uproxx. Retrieved 2 September 2026.
  40. ↑ Mya Abraham (26 May 2023). "Khamari, Kevin Ross, Meshell Ndegeocello, And More Drop New R&B To Check Your Emotions". Vibe.
  41. ↑ Phil (25 August 2025). "Album Review: To Dry a Tear by Khamari". ShatterTheStandards.
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