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Family Tree

by sOuL from the O

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Family Tree is the first single off of Oakland artist sOuL from the O’s Queens and Pharaohs album, but it’s actually the result of the the improbable happening: an underground artist (sOuL from the O) collaborating with an established artist (Hezekiah) all from making contact on social media! sOuL from the O had been following producer/mcee Hezekiah on Instagram, and the two were able to connect and record (though geographically separated - Oakland and Philly respectively) When Hezekiah shared the hard piano laced breakbeat, sOuL from the O knew he wanted to make the song as a dedication to the importance of family, and a mysterious letter he receives about ancestors watching over and protecting him, “7 generations ahead and 7 behind but always close by”. The two artists would align on the song’s family concept and also build a bond that would carry over to the song’s video.

The visuals for Family Tree, like the song itself, was improbable as well. What was supposed to be filmed in Philly, ended up in the Las Vegas desert just a few days before the shoot was to happen. sOuL from the O would admit, “Good thing we talked a week before the shoot, because Hezekiah mentioned he would be in Vegas instead of Philly. Which was the best mixup because we realized the Las Vegas desert was a better place for the song’s video” What resulted is a story of sOuL from the O walking through a barren land to receive this letter from this unknown ancestor reminding him of his roots, and his connection to something beyond this realm. The video juxtaposes images of sOuL from the O rapping about his family ties, & a mysterious ancestor placing images of family members in a tree. Eventually the two meet, against the backdrop of desert mountains and a driving beat. Family Tree is a reminder of the magic that happens when the improbable and impossible occurs, and there’s a microphone and camera around. Check it out!

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released July 15, 2022
Produced by Hezekiah
Mixed by Headnodic
Mastered by Mike Bobino
Cover Art by ARTGOD (IG: @bicasoartgod
Design and Layout by Kaseem Greene

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sOuL from the O Oakland, California

Nobody gave sOuL from the O permission to make his brand of Hip-Hop, and he likes it this way. Sometimes eclectic, sometimes fierce, expanding the boundaries of Hip-Hop since releasing his first album in the early 2000's. Followed by a string of singles, EPs and live performances (opening up for the likes of Yasiin Bey & Zion-I) sOuL from the O is here to keep bringing it! Take a listen! ... more

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