Having solidified their place at the top of Australia’s soul and hip-hop spectrum, well-loved Melbourne duo REMI return with their latest infectious single & video My People, featuring the powerhouse vocals of Zimbabwean-born songstress Thando – out today on their own label imprint, House of Beige Records.
Effortlessly smooth and brimming with gusto, My People”matches Remi Kolawole’s free flowing rhymes, and Sensible J’s eclectic percussion with Thando’s soulful voice, all the while coasting along with an undeniable groove. Directed by Baro, the accompanying visuals sees REMI surrounded by family & friends – their people – and is a dynamic, technicolour treat for sore eyes.
The video was shot in collaboration with iconic streetwear house, Champion who have a rich connection to hip hop culture. Champion have launched a new music program titled ‘Revealed’ with REMI being the first artist to collaborate with the brand on the initiative.
My People is a celebration of the people closest to Remi, who highlights “The most beautiful thing about this song, is that it was about family and I got to create it with family. Sensible J, as always, blessed the production. Its forever inspiring when those closest to you just get better and better. Then J and I got to link with Thando on the vocals. She is so dope, her skill, energy and mind are on another level. So lucky to have worked together. And finally my brothers Yusuf Harare and Hussein did some sneaky harmonies, adlibs and the intro for the joint. So now when I hear the track all I can hear is fam”.
