Paloma Ford

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Paloma Ford
BornLong Beach, California, United States
Genres
Occupation(s)Singer/songwriter
Years active2007–present

Paloma Ford is an American R&B vocalist. She gained traction singing backgrounds for singer Macy Gray on her 2007 album Big and has since gone on to carve out a lane for herself as a R&B singer, songwriter & collaborate with the likes of Meek Mill, Tory Lanez and Rick Ross. She has also gained popularity for original songs like "W.E.T.," "Jada," and "Hit of You" from her 2016 debut EP Nearly Civizled. Ford states Michael and Janet Jackson, Prince, Nirvana, and Beyoncé as influences[1] and named 2Pac, Aaliyah and Sade as being in her top 5 artists of all time.[2]

Career[edit]

2013–2014: Music Debut, Collaborations[edit]

Paloma Ford released her music videos for her songs "Ménage à Trois" and "Hit Of You" in 2013, which both became successful on YouTube.[3][4] In 2014, she was featured on Meek Mill's single "I Don't Know".[5] The single was released on iTunes on May 19, 2014.[6] It peaked at #35 on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and #21 on the Hot Rap Songs chart.[7][8] She released her song featuring Snoop Dogg and Iamsu! entitled "Summer In California" in August 2014.[9]

2014–Present: Debut EP Nearly Civilized, X Tapes[edit]

In 2016, Ford released her debut EP, Nearly Civilized, which received acclaim for tracks "W.E.T." and "Jada." Ford also released an array of standalone tracks, including 2017's "Waves" featuring Dave East as she assembled her second EP X Tapes. Ford returned in August 2020 with her sophomore EP, X Tapes, which included the song "All for Nothing" featuring Rick Ross. The project garnered attention from LA Weekly,[10] Flaunt Magazine,[11] Notion Magazine,[12] Revolt TV,[13] Hot New Hip Hop [14] and was coined "one of the most exciting projects to listen to," by L'Officiel.[15] For the lead track of the project "All For Nothing" featuring Rick Ross, the single was highlighted by UPROXX as "the best R&B track released for the week" [16] when the project premiered and "nothing short of dazzling" by Paper Magazine.

Discography[edit]

EPs[edit]

  • Nearly Civilized (2016)
  • X Tapes (2020)

Singles[edit]

  • "Dollars" (2012)
  • "Mènage à Trois" (2013)
  • "Right Now" (2013)
  • "Hit Of You" (2013)
  • "Lap Dance" (2014)
  • "Let Me See" (feat. Meek Mill) (2014)
  • "Summer In California" (feat. Snoop Dogg & Iamsu) (2014)
  • "Jada" (2015)
  • "Do It Again" (2015)
  • "Wet" (2016)
  • "That Shit Ain't Cool" (2017)
  • "Waves" (feat. Dave East) (2017)
  • "4 the Fame" (2018)
  • "Rain" (2019)
  • "Chrome" 'In My Feelings Version'(2020)
  • "Nights I Cry" (2020)
  • "All For Nothing"(feat. Rick Ross) (2020)

References[edit]

  1. ^ "#TELLAFRIEND ARTIST OF THE WEEK: PALOMA FORD – "LOYAL (REMIX)"". Mando Fresko. May 21, 2014. Archived from the original on December 26, 2017. Retrieved May 21, 2014.
  2. ^ "Paloma Ford Talks 'X TAPES' EP & Names 2Pac, Aaliyah, & Sade In Her Top 5 Favorite Artists List". YouTube. September 11, 2020. Retrieved May 8, 2022.
  3. ^ "Paloma Ford - Ménage à Trois - YouTube". YouTube. February 10, 2013. Retrieved February 10, 2013.
  4. ^ "Paloma Ford - Hit Of You - YouTube". YouTube. December 3, 2013. Retrieved December 3, 2013.
  5. ^ "Listen to Meek Mill's "I Don't Know (Suicidal)" f/ Paloma Ford". Complex. May 18, 2014. Retrieved May 18, 2014.
  6. ^ "I Don't Know - Single". iTunes. May 19, 2014. Retrieved May 19, 2014.
  7. ^ "Meek Mill - Chart history (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard magazine.
  8. ^ "Meek Mill - Chart history (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard magazine.
  9. ^ "NEW MUSIC: PALOMA FORD FT. SNOOP DOGG X IAMSU! "SUMMER IN CALIFORNIA." In 2016 Ford released her first studio project Nearly Civilized which was heralded by her acclaimed singles "W.E.T.," "Jada," and "Hit of You."". Rap Radar. August 3, 2014. Retrieved August 3, 2014.
  10. ^ "Paloma Ford's X Tapes Tell the Story of Love and Loss". LA Weekly. July 27, 2020. Retrieved May 8, 2022.
  11. ^ "Paloma Ford Introduces X Tapes — Flaunt Magazine". Flaunt.com. July 13, 2020. Retrieved May 8, 2022.
  12. ^ "The Personal Healing of Paloma Ford". July 30, 2020.
  13. ^ "Paloma Ford sets the bar with new 'X Tapes' EP".
  14. ^ "Paloma Ford Releases Sultry Sophomore Project "X Tapes" Featuring Rick Ross". Hotnewhiphop.com. August 7, 2020. Retrieved May 8, 2022.
  15. ^ "New Songs August 2020- Music Artist Album Song". Lofficielusa.com. Retrieved May 8, 2022.
  16. ^ "The Best New R&B Songs This Week: The Weeknd And Victoria Monet". Uproxx.com. August 10, 2020. Retrieved May 8, 2022.
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