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Songwriter Liz Cooper on Getting Inspiration from New York Rapper Salimata

· 13 min · S3 E33

Episode Songwriter Liz Cooper on Getting Inspiration from New York Rapper Salimata

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Host Evie Stokes talks with songwriter Liz Cooper. The two dig into life on the road, Cooper’s latest album New Day, and the music that’s moving her right now. Cooper shares one of her favorite new discoveries, New York-based rapper Salimata, and shares her song “Cake Up.” The song comes from Salimata’s 2025 album, The Happening, out now via 10k.

Produced by Dusty Henry Mastered by: William Myers Production support: Serafima Healy

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