Karriem Riggins joins re/works by Epidemic Sound with a rework of 'Soul Searching'

Drummer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Karriem Riggins is the latest artist to join re/works by Epidemic Sound, reimagining Katori Walker's 'Soul Searching' as the next release in the company's ongoing series inviting celebrated musicians to rework tracks from its catalog.
Stockholm, Sweden, September 25, 2026 – Epidemic Sound, the world's leading soundtracking platform powering over 3.5 billion video views daily across TikTok and YouTube, today releases the latest track in re/works by Epidemic Sound, its global artist series inviting celebrated musicians to reimagine tracks from the company's wholly-owned catalog. Karriem Riggins joins the series with a rework of 'Soul Searching' by Epidemic Sound artist Katori Walker.
The track is available today in Epidemic Sound's platform for creators and brands worldwide, and across all major streaming services.
A career built between jazz and hip-hop
Karriem Riggins has spent decades moving between the jazz and hip-hop worlds, working as a drummer, multi-instrumentalist, producer, and rapper. Raised in Detroit, he was playing drums for Betty Carter by age 17 and went on to record with Common, J Dilla, Slum Village, the Roots, and Erykah Badu, alongside jazz artists including Diana Krall, Ray Brown, and Roy Hargrove. He released his own albums, Alone and Together, in 2012, and has since worked with Paul McCartney, Kanye West, Esperanza Spalding, and Norah Jones. He produced Common's Black America Again in full and released Headnod Suite in 2017.
Karriem Riggins commented: "'Soul Searching' already had a strong foundation, so my job was to find the parts that spoke to me and build something new around them. That's really no different from how I've always worked, whether that's behind the drums or digging through a crate of records. I'm glad this version gets to live inside a catalog that creators are using every day."
Continuing a series built on human creativity
re/works by Epidemic Sound launched in February 2026 with a flagship Swedish edition, followed by a UK edition in June. At a time when music creation is being reshaped by technology and AI, the series keeps human creativity at the center, positioning artists as the driving force behind global cultural moments.
Anna Rude, SVP of Music at Epidemic Sound, commented: "Karriem Riggins has spent his career refusing to choose between jazz and hip-hop, and that same instinct is what makes his rework of 'Soul Searching' so compelling. re/works is about giving artists like him room to bring their own musical history to a track and hand it back to creators with a new unique story."
Following the successful launches of initiatives like Extra Version and The Bridge, Epidemic Sound continues to invest in its catalog of over 55,000 tracks to provide brands and creators with world-class music.
Listen to the new track here
About Katori Walker
Katori Walker is a Pasadena-born rapper and storyteller whose music blends West Coast roots with socially resonant lyricism. His 2024 breakout moment with 'Himothy,' featured by the Sidemen, drove over 2 billion YouTube views and 1 billion TikTok views. He released his album The War Within in October 2025.
About Karriem Riggins
Karriem Riggins is a Detroit-born drummer, producer, multi-instrumentalist, and rapper whose career spans jazz and hip-hop. He has recorded with Common, J Dilla, the Roots, Diana Krall, Paul McCartney, and Norah Jones, among others, and released his own acclaimed albums including Alone Together and Headnod Suite.

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Anna-Clara Olofsson
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About Epidemic Sound
Epidemic Sound is a global leader in music and sound for content creation, offering an extensive catalog that's heard over 3.5 billion times every day. Its user-friendly licensing model allows brands and creators to access music with full usage rights while providing tools to elevate their content. Epidemic Sound partners with artists across all genres, providing them with financial support through a 50/50 royalty split, upfront payments, and bonuses. With the world’s only 100% IP-owned, worry-free catalog of music and sound effects powered by innovative software, integrations, and AI solutions, Epidemic Sound is the world’s leading soundtracking platform.