Sam Cooke's granddaughters debut on Daptone with 'If I Let You'
The Womack Sisters—granddaughters of Sam Cooke and daughters of Linda and Cecil Womack—released "If I Let You" on July 8, 2026, previewing their self-titled debut on Daptone Records. Rolling Stone reports the Los Angeles trio will drop the album August 14 and open for Al Green at the Hollywood Bowl that same night. The single marks a retro-tinged turn for Zeimani, Kucha, and BG Womack after years chasing a breakthrough.
Key Takeaways
- Zeimani, Kucha, and BG Womack are Sam Cooke's granddaughters and Bobby Womack's nieces.
- "If I Let You" arrived July 8 as the latest preview of their Daptone debut.
- The self-titled album The Womack Sisters releases August 14, 2026.
- Release night includes a Hollywood Bowl performance opening for Al Green.
- Their 2022 EP Legacy took a more contemporary R&B approach than the new record.
Who are the Womack Sisters?
When a group called the Womack Sisters announces a throwback soul album, legacy is the first thing listeners notice. Zeimani, Kucha, and BG Womack are the daughters of Linda and Cecil Womack, who made R&B records in the Eighties. Their grandfather—Linda's father—is Sam Cooke, and their uncle is Cecil's older brother, R&B legend Bobby Womack.
Based in Los Angeles, the sisters have spent several years searching for a breakthrough moment. Before this Daptone chapter, they released the EP Legacy in 2022. That project leaned more contemporary than the vintage sound now emerging from the label.
What does 'If I Let You' sound like?
Fans of Daptone Records will recognize the textured harmonies and vintage arrangements running through "If I Let You." The track opens with a driving organ and unfolds as bouncy soul-pop—a meditation on rushing into love rather than taking time to know someone.
Kucha Womack said the song recalls a time she rushed into love because of attraction, "not asking enough questions, not staying true to myself, selling myself short." For the trio, it is a reminder to take your time finding love and learning who you are really dealing with.
When does the debut album arrive?
In August, the trio will release The Womack Sisters, their self-titled debut, on Daptone Records. The album lands August 14, 2026—the same night they perform at the Hollywood Bowl opening for Al Green. Rolling Stone points to that booking as a hint of where their latest sound is taking them.
Compared to early previews of the Daptone record, Legacy was a much more contemporary take on R&B, even though it included a rendition of Cooke's "A Change Is Gonna Come." On the heels of their retro-tinged debut LP, the group is gearing up for a big summer and fall.
Why does this Daptone debut matter?
The Womack Sisters carry one of soul music's most celebrated family trees into a label known for textured harmonies and vintage arrangements. Their shift from the contemporary Legacy EP toward throwback soul on Daptone marks the breakthrough moment they have pursued for years.
For more on how heritage artists keep shaping what listeners discover next, see our Future Tech & AI Wonders coverage. Full details on the single, album date, and Hollywood Bowl show are in the original Rolling Stone report.