Imani Coppola

The Profile

American singer-songwriter and violinist from New York, Imani Coppola broke through with the 1997 single Legend of a Cowgirl from her debut Chupacabra. Her eclectic catalog spans hip hop, pop, R&B, and folk-tinged sounds, with later albums including Afrodite, The Black & White Album, and The Glass Wall.

Signed to Columbia Records at 19 after demos reached producer Mike Mangini; achieved a hit with Legend of a Cowgirl sampling Donovan’s Sunshine Superman; released Afrodite (2004), The Black & White Album (2007), and The Glass Wall (2012); active as a solo artist and as half of the duo Little Jackie.

Two positive DeBaser reviews by Danny The Kid dive into Coppola’s debut Chupacabra and her later The Glass Wall. They praise her eclectic mix of hip‑hop, folk, R&B, dance, and smart pop writing. Highlights include the Donovan‑sampling hit Legend Of A Cowgirl, Mangini’s early support, and a consistent nonconformist streak.