Cosmos Ray - lead vox
J-Thermal - bass, vox
Marcus Evans - drums
Chris Neal - keys, winds, vox
Influences
Bob Marley, Supercat, Yellowman, Prince, Sly Stone, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Pfunk, Jimi Hendrix, Lauryn Hill, KRS-One, Buju, Fela Kuti, James Brown, Outkast, Biggie. Anything that rocks.
Coming straight out of Chicago… Star People is busting an irie mash-up of reggae organ bubbling, banging hip-hop drums, and soulful vocal harmonies: a new style of urban roots music. The quartet is an outgrowth of the collaboration between emcee/songwriter Cosmos Ray and multi-instrumentalist J-Thermal. With Chris Neal on voice, keys, and saxophone, and Marcus Evans on drums, Star People is an all-star quartet: members of the group also devote creative effort to other acts, including Prefuse 73, Liquid Soul, Capital D, Mr. Greenweedz, The Chicago Drop, Akasha, J-Thermal Jazz Quartet, Family Style, and JT and the Clouds. SP drops indie hip-hop for a new generation. "Cause back in the dayz, we were all Star People…”
Don't miss Groundation with DJ Papa G at the Kinetic Playground on Friday, July 11th at 9pm. Tickets are $12 online and $15 at the door, 21+.
A unique blend of reggae, jazz, and dub, Groundation is a worldwide movement creating a global community of fans. This Northern California-based 9-piece group features jazz driven horns, African and Latin inspired percussion and amazing vocals straight from Kingston, Jamaica. Though their sound is instantly recognized as first-class Roots Reggae, influences of Jazz/Funk fusion and transcendental Dub ultimately help shape their music. Their live shows are bursting with energy and improvisation.
Our first show back @ Morseland in over 3 months, are you ready? We’re working on a new album, so when you join the party this Saturday, June 21st @ 10pm, groove to the ? Take a look @ the video below, it sounds like HUDSON!
yo what up thanx for the add. the music sounds phat as shit. great production. good luck and keep up da good vibes. check us out and drop us a line sometime
peace stars! -- nice sounds!!! - thanx 4 the pham-pham connection! -- peep back, leave some feed back, and jack some beatz if u like . use for poetry, rap, utube soundtrks, etc. just jack'em, jack'em all day! - "hip hop 4' kidz" come'n soon! -- peace & blessings everytime! -- ~jmb aka blackfoot u-ahk
Musicians, actors, artists, and those who love culture, be afraid. Chicago's trying to pass an ordinance that will basically shut down ALL venues smaller than 500+ seating. Anyone promoting entertainment will be required to get a promoter's license and liability insurance, which the venues already have.
This doesn't just affect Chicago acts. Anyone looking to perform in the third largest market will have to get this license. Where will you play? Where will you perform? Where will you experience entertainment in any form?
Chicago Acoustic Underground and I have set up an online petition. The city council is voting on this Wednesday, so visit now and leave a comment to sign this petition.
Hey Star People.... Thanx for the acceptance..Much appreciated.... The music is sounding v.GOOD...Real Good work....Keep it Movin.. When you get time PLEASE check out my material... Hope you like what you hear... GO SAFE.. PEACE AND SUPPORT ReKwes..
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