about the record

Pulse is Qur’an Shaheed’s debut for Leaving Records. A pianist, poet, and vocalist from Pasadena, now based in Inglewood, she merges formal classical training with a deep commitment to improvisation. Guided by instinctual, jazzy vocalizations and lyrics that evoke dreams of an exalted future, Pulse transcends genre, capturing a journey toward presence, revelation, and a liberated poetics of sound. Across the album, Shaheed offers looping reflections on transformation and acceptance, revealing the rich arc of her artistic growth.