The Womack Sisters—BG, Zeimani, and Kucha—come from one of soul music’s most storied families. Their father Cecil Womack co-wrote hits for major artists and performed in the duo Womack and Womack with their mother Linda Womack, daughter of Sam Cooke. Their uncle Bobby Womack became a celebrated soul artist, and their paternal half-brother’s mother was Mary Wells. Growing up, the sisters traveled internationally with their parents, attending recording sessions, performances, and industry meetings from an early age.
Despite this musical heritage, the sisters initially pursued other paths, moving to Los Angeles to balance regular employment with developing their music career. They worked various jobs including operating a cleaning company, running a marijuana dispensary, and driving for Uber while attempting to build their recording career. The sisters encountered significant industry skepticism, with record labels pushing them away from soul music and suggesting it was not commercially viable for artists of their background, prompting them to eventually fund their own recordings.
Their breakthrough came through Daptone Records, home to artists such as Sharon Jones and Thee Sacred Souls. Working with label co-founder Bosco Mann, who now plays bass in their backing band, the sisters developed a distinctive sound blending traditional soul with contemporary elements. Their singles, including “Chauffeur” and “If I Let You,” garnered attention from prominent musicians including SZA, Timbaland, Pharrell Williams, and Questlove, with the latter track experiencing significant social media visibility.
The sisters have emphasized that their debut album, releasing 14 August, draws from deeply personal experiences, including the deaths of family members and personal loss. They frame their work as distinct from their relatives’ legacies while acknowledging the influence of their family’s achievements and values. Their live performances have generated strong reception, including festival appearances where they perform material connected to their parents’ career.
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