Common Thred
This is Hip Hop with a Mellow Soul accent. Hip Hop on a Higher Level!! Just Soul Talking Baby!! Hip Soul!!!
Track inspired by R&B and Urban.
"Soul Talk" is a Hip-Hop track by Common Thred on SoundClick. The production choices feel intentional, giving the track a distinct character. This is a remarkable offering in this genre from this independent artist. If R&B and Urban is in your rotation, "Soul Talk" belongs there too — find it on SoundClick.
Hip Soulm Step song. For the grown and sexy.
Independent artist Common Thred drops "Love Groove", a New School Hip-Hop track on SoundClick. There is an authenticity to the performance that draws the listener in. The track delivers a memorable listening experience in this genre, and effortlessly connects with the listener. Listeners into Hiphop and Rap will find this track a natural fit within their rotation.
Common Thred is a self-contained musical unit that weaves a unique pattern within the Hip Hop quilt. Originating from the borough of Brooklyn, these talented individuals come together to forge a style of music that combines the elements of HIP HOP and SOUL. They're artists, writers, poets and musicians who've honed and mastered their craft and created a new sound. HIP-SOUL!!
The HIP-SOUL Treo are:
Aztek - The Maestro - The FLEXIBLE member of the group is a writer/producer/MC who's the architect of the HIP-SOUL sound. Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, Aztek has worked with established artists like AZ, Gedak, SuperStar of the ICONZ,The Bush Babees, Q-Tip and De La Soul. As well as up and coming artist Animal and Zab Judah. Aztek has remixed songs for TLC, Brandy, Lil Sammy, Missy Elliot, Onyx and Raphael Saadiq. He was also one of the engineers on the Flip Mode Squad’s album. In addition, he plays the keyboards and bass guitar.
Knoxx - The Problem - This FLAMMABLE rapper, who's always ready to burn the mic, injects the street element to the group. Straight out of Brooklyn, NY, Knoxx has recorded with Craig G, Smooth da Hustler, DR Period and Def Jam recording artist The Flatlinerz. Knoxx was the semifinals MC Battle champion for the Source Unsigned Hype 2000 and Wetlands in 2001. Knoxx has also opened for Neo-Soul artist Bilal.
Kovon - The Pen Master - A singer/songwriter with powerful and soulful vocals, is The ROCK that keeps the HIP-SOUL sound firmly grounded. Born and bred in the borough of Brooklyn, NY, Kovon has collaborated with producers Chucky Thompson and Grammy Award winning songwriter Anita McCloud (Usher’s “U Remind Me”). He has also written and performed hooks for Smooth da Hustler, MOP, ODB of the Wu Tang Clan and up and coming rap artist Ike Dirty. Kovon has displayed his vocal skills at Black Expo and Soul Café.
Collectively, the group has showcased their talents at several places throughout NYC including but, not limited to the Soul Café, Rockwell’s, Raw Space for Tiffany of BET and several locations in Detroit, MI.
Their music represents the "Common Thred" that can be found in all of us.
The love of good music!
Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Grandmaster Flowers, Donny Hathaway, Jay-Z, LL Cool J, The Native Tongues, Common,