In the spirit of the "Funk Movement", the edutainment of real Hiphop and the firm belief that music can move mountains...[the music of] Thousands of One... speaks of ending racism, growing food, and creating unity. Turning heads with intense lyrics, ...spiritual tenacity, wit and dope phrasing - the soul and voice of Jhakeem Haltom bolstered by a rocking and raw band cutting a deep original groove that pays tribute to the roots of soul, funk and reggae... Thousands of One mixes all these influences in a truly unique fusion with Hiphop, gospel, electronica, afrobeat, rock and dub."
What happens when dedication to social change meets the burning desire to make amazing music is the essence of Thousands of One - to build connections between people and live inspired lives, bringing that inspiration into the world.
Their first two albums were made under the production auspices of Elliot Martin of John Brown's Body. Grammy award winning Speech of Arrested Development is featured on a verse on their second album. Their third album, Scarab was recorded with Alan Evans of Soulive. They have performed with Burning Spear, Toots and the Maytals, George Clinton, Donna the Buffalo, Lucinda Williams, John Browns Body and Soulive.
Thousands of One has toured the US, playing in venues and festivals from NYC to L.A. and Hawaii. The bulk of their current touring schedule focuses on venues in the Northeast, and festivals throughout the eastern states.
Fingerlakes Grassroots Festival founder Jordan Puryear, said of Thousands of One's recent Grassroots festival performance "It was one of the best performances in Grassroots 20 year history." Festival organizer, Rosa Puryear said, "Thousands of One is THE consummate festival band with something in the show for everyone of all ages and backgrounds.
