“SACRIFICE” THE VAPOR CAVES + KAM FRANKLIN
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KAM FRANKLIN
PROJECT TRACTION PRODUCER
SHE/HER
Kam Franklin is a singer-songwriter, music producer, activist, writer, orator, model, visual artist, and actress from Houston, TX. She is best known for her work with the gulf coast soul band, The Suffers, and is a three-time recipient of the Houston Press Music Award for Best Female Vocalist.
Kam is also known for her unique collaborations, some of which include: her 2018 collaboration with GRAMMY Award-winning Tejano legends, La Mafia, filling in for H.R. (of Bad Brains), performing alongside Jon Batiste and Stay Human, Questlove, Judith Hill, and Fred Wesley (longtime James Brown and Parliament collaborator), and repeated appearances at Newport Folk Festival where she has participated in numerous tributes and collaborations, most notably with Chaka Khan, Brandi Carlile, Allison Russell, Lucius, and Deer Tick.
Kam currently serves on the board of HeadCount.org, as Governor for the Texas Chapter of the Recording Academy, and she also served as the inaugural Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Ambassador and the inaugural Recording Academy Black Music Collective Chapter Ambassador for the Texas Chapter of The Recording Academy.
“This experience has definitely made me more confident in my production process, and I’m really grateful to have been a part of it.”
The vapor caves
PROJECT TRACTION ARTIST
SHE/HER & HE/HIM
The Vapor Caves are a Texas-bred, R&B/modern funk outfit led by Yadira Brown (Keeper) on vocals, with BoomBaptist handling production. A “vapor cave” is a rarity in nature, found underground, billowing mineral-rich steam known for its magical healing properties. The duo proudly pays homage to this natural phenomenon, synthesizing medicine for those who enter.
Their debut release, “Feel Yourself”, became a cult classic in the modern funk genre, selling out their record and leading to a North American tour, supporting funk legend, Dam-Funk, & a number of placements on Comedy Central, among other television shows. They recently released a collaborative 12” with guitar goddess Jackie Venson on Austin Boogie Crew Records and are busy working on some very special 7” releases, and the follow-up LP to "Feel Yourself".