Vibrant reggae, hip-hop and soul fusion band Collective Thought has a sound of its own kind, a lyrical expression from the heart, honesty inspired by the current times we live in, and the spirit of the timeless perseverance of the great musicians and free thinkers that came before them. From all different walks of life, the six members of Collective Thought combine their musical styles and riddims to create unique and unforgettable music and live concert experiences!
Their new track "Stars" starts with a mellow beat, funky synths and soulful guitar and basslines. Warm vocals come in with the empowering lyrics "People change just like the days do, time and space are known to rearrange you. You gotta move through space like stars." MCs Project Dead and StormShadow permeate the strength that comes with transformation throughout their verses in "Stars." As time moves, we as a human race continue to grow, which might come with some waves and moments that seem to test us. If we move like the stars that we are, we can see the whole picture, maybe even the whole universe. The track currently is premiering on SoulBounce here.
Hailing from Austin, TX, Collective Thought fuses the vibes and messages of underground hip-hop with Reggae, soul and dub arrangements, creating a wide-reaching appeal. Formed in mid-2016, the group consists of (Emcee/Vocalist) StormShadow, (Vocalist) Kelly Hafner, (Rapper/Vocalist) Project Dead, (Bassist) Shawn Hallman, (Guitarists/Vocalist) SIlverback Jonz, and (Drummer/Backing Vocalist) Ras Christopher Francis I.
Protest music, raw emotion and truth pour out of Collective Thought's captivating and unique sound. The lyrics in their upcoming release Rise confront social issues, philosophical & existential questions, and the relationship with oneself and society. The songs continue the national conversation about racism, sexism, and classism that we see in America and globally today. "The more we listen to each others perspectives, the more we can understand each other, and work through the tough realities in front of us, in order to get to a better place,” says the band.
The band gives audiences a powerful and irie show to remember, and you can learn more about their upcoming shows and album here.
