Listen Up: Theoretics, Higher

Quick, name a hip hop band … not named The Roots.

Give up? Now you can add Theoretics to the list.

Please don’t write these guys off as Roots knockoffs. Theoretics is an eclectic union of two emcees and five musicians who draw inspiration from hip hop, soul, electronica, and funk. On paper, you might think all these styles would result in a jarring clash but that’s not the case. They mesh into a sound Theoretics can claim as their own.

That’s readily apparent on their inspirational new single, “Higher.” It’s a magnificent blend of multiple musical genres. On the band’s Twitter page, Theoretics proudly claims to be “liberating (us) from mediocrity since 2009.” I can’t argue with them.

Check out “Higher” below.

For more on Theoretics, visit their website, Facebook page, or follow them on Twitter.

Looking to share your music with the masses? Send a track with a short description about yourself to edward@soulinstereo.com or hit me up on Twitter @etbowser. If we like what we hear we’ll feature you in an upcoming post.