Madison McFerrin (born November 5, 1991) is an American singer-songwriter. Her debut album, I Hope You Can Forgive Me (2023), was released independently. She released her follow-up album Scorpio on June 24, 2025, and recently collaborated with Tyler, The Creator on his song "Don't You Worry Baby."
Early life and education Madison McFerrin was born in San Francisco, California, to jazz vocalist and classical conductor Bobby McFerrin, and Debbie Green. Her siblings include two brothers, musician Taylor McFerrin, and actor Jevon McFerrin. Her paternal grandfather was operatic baritone Robert Keith McFerrin, Sr., the first black man to sing at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City. She is a graduate of Berklee College of Music.
Musical career McFerrin's first release was in 2016, an EP titled Finding Foundations, Vol. 1, containing three tracks. In 2023 Variety announced, "Madison McFerrin has established herself in the new school of soul with three EPs and multiple singles throughout her independent career." Raina Douris from the National Public Radio described that the artist creates "expansive, atmospheric grooves that grow and bloom, layer by layer."
McFerrin released her single, "(Please Don't) Leave Me Now" on February 22, 2023, referring to a near-death experience in her life. On the same day she announced her debut studio album, I Hope You Can Forgive Me, issued on May 12, 2023. A music video was released for "(Please Don't) Leave Me Now", and The Fader named the song a "transition from the moody clubs and onto a grander stage". McFerrin deejayed under the moniker of Melismata Mama at a celebration of rising women's voices hosted by Rolling Stone and Bumble in spring 2023.
Rolling Stone magazine included McFerrin's "Run" in its Top 100 songs of 2023, citing the effort as "perhaps the most compelling story" of the list, based upon McFerrin's discovery that her great-great-great-grandmother had fled to escape enslavement. On the track she encourages her ancestors that yes, running will be worth it; her father Bobby McFerrin accompanied her on vocals.
McFerrin's single, "GUILTY" was recorded in 2021 in response to the conviction of former Minnesota police officer Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd.
She appeared on Tyler, the Creator's Don't Tap the Glass album on the track "Don't You Worry Baby".
Discography
Studio albums + List of studio albums, with selected details Title Details I Hope You Can Forgive Me Released: May 12, 2023 Label: MadMcFerrin Music Format: cassette, digital download, streaming, vinyl LP Scorpio Released: June 24, 2025 Label: MadMcFerrin Music Format: digital download, streaming
Extended plays + List of extended plays, with selected details Title Details Finding Foundations, Vol. I Released: July 9, 2021 Label: MadMcFerrin Music Format: Digital download, streaming Finding Foundations, Vol. II Released: July 9, 2021 Label: MadMcFerrin Music Format: Digital download, streaming You + I Released: July 9, 2021 Label: MadMcFerrin Music Format: Digital download, streaming
Singles + List of singles, showing the year released, and album name Title Year Album "Insane" 2018 Finding Foundations, Vol. II "Try" 2019 You + I "Amethyst" 2020 rowspan="5" "Hindsight" "Guilty" 2021 "Over the Ocean" "Dream" "Stay Away (From Me)" 2022 I Hope You Can Forgive Me "(Please Don't) Leave Me Now" 2023
Filmography
Anime
Year Title Role Notes 2019Carole & Tuesday GGK Singing voice
Tours I Hope You Can Forgive Me Tour (2023)
References