BabyGoated by Amy Gadiaga

French-Afropean artist Amy Gadiaga (AH-mee GAH-dee-ah-gah) is a London-based bassist, vocalist, and composer. Her debut EP All Black Everything announced the arrival of a vital new voice on the London jazz scene. With her new project BabyGoated, Gadiaga steps boldly into color and confidence. Set for release on Psychic Hotline in early 2026, the project follows her instinct to expand beyond jazz into music that feels expansive, borderless, and true to her roots.

“BabyGoated encapsulates who I am,” Gadiaga explains. “Both vulnerable (baby) and bold (goated). It’s cute and endearing, but also slightly arrogant.” The title reflects the dualities that shape the record: between humility and pride, softness and strength, divine energy and human imperfection. “The whole project is a constant struggle between baby and goated, between confident and lost — but always gracious.”

While All Black Everything leaned into extended jazz instrumentation, BabyGoated trades that in for directness. Gadiaga’s voice is brought to the forefront, giving shape to her inner dialogue with unguarded clarity. Across the EP, her lyrics act as pep talks— “In the intro song, I am specifically in the verse addressing both my younger brother and my troubled lover. I’m taking on the role of a warm feminine presence to guide them out of their dark moments.”

Leaning into organic textures, BabyGoated embraces warm piano, trumpet, and folk-tinged guitar. For the first time, she also writes in French slang. It’s a liberating turn that bridges her French and African identities. “Usually, when I write in French, it’s poetic and extra,” she says. “But this song came from the intention to make something my younger self would relate to and enjoy.”

There’s an exuberance that runs through the EP, both in its music and visuals. Working with a circle of close collaborators she affectionately calls her “African baddies,” Gadiaga drew inspiration from her African heritage to shape the world of BabyGoated into a colorful vision that celebrates individuality and Pan-African pride.

Ultimately, BabyGoated is a story of self-belief, transformation, and joy. It is a deeply personal record that reflects Gadiaga’s roots and serves as a reminder to those she loves of their own strength and power. “Listening to this song has given me energy on rough days,” she says. “I hope others find it just as fun, empowering, and energizing.”

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