“Take a trip to a place where beauty sprouts from both life and death.”
“a stunning animated visual”
“an organic, cool-hued bit of animation with trippy but serene imagery
befitting the ethereal, fantasy-like aesthetic of the song”
Los Angeles Grammy-winning trio KING partners with
The FADER for an exclusive premiere of their brand new music video “Native Land.” Painting a wondrous and dreamy landscape, the ladies of KING pay homage to the before-and-after world with a guided journey through the circle of life. In turn, these discoveries brings a deeper sense of self that evolves into a newfound strength to pave a way for a more progressive future.
“For ‘Native Land,’ we collaborated with Filip Anthonissen to imagine a visual journey through the landscapes of birth, life, and death, paying homage throughout to every person’s unique ancestral story,” explains Paris Strother. “We love the surreal quality of this video – it’s been incredible to work with a series of artists who contribute so much to the narrative and bring the songs to life.”
“Native Land” is the third installment in KING’s animated video series of their critically acclaimed debut album,
We Are KING, which has earned coveted top spots on “Best Of 2016 So Far” lists by
TIME Magazine,
Rolling Stone,
Pitchfork,
Complex,
NPR,
The Guardian,
Stereogum,
Noisey,
Newsday and
The Quietus.
Essencepremiered their Muhammad Ali tribute “
The Greatest” and praised the ladies for their “
eclectic beats and lush harmonies.” Furthermore,
Billboard premiered their “
Carry On” music video and are “
presently relishing in the love-themed set which bowed at No. 1 on Billboard’s Heatseekers Albums chart and in the top 10 on Independent Albums.”
Along with the incredible reception to their debut album, 2016 has been quite the banner year for KING as they have been sharing their new music with fans across the globe with a sold-out world tour. Due to extraordinary popular demand, the ladies of KING are thrilled to be back on the road this Fall for an extended North American leg of their We Are KING Worldwide Tour. Kicking off September 28th in San Diego, KING will also make stops in Los Angeles, New York, Seattle, Boston, and Atlanta among many other major cities. In addition to exclusive new arrangements of the album tracks, fans will also be privied to the outstanding talents of their special guests: Los Angeles singer-songwriter Joey Dosik and Brooklyn singer-songwriter Nick Hakim. Full list of tour dates included below.
Also be sure to check out KING’s late-night television debut on
Conan alongside Corinne Bailey Rae. The ladies performed the sensual fan favorite “
Green Aphrodisiac“, which is one of the five KING collaborations on Corinne Bailey Rae’s latest studio album
The Heart Speaks In Whispers. KING’s other contributions in which they co-wrote and performed on include “
Been To The Moon“, “Tell Me”, “
Horse Print Dress” and “Taken by Dreams.”
Complex Magazine raved that their collaboration on “Green Aphrodisiac” has a
“soulful sound that perfectly matches [Corinne’s] lyricism.” And
SoulBounce noted that the late-night performance on Conan was “
probably one of [Corrine’s] most special performances to date because she was backed by the mellifluous harmonies of KING.”KING TOUR DATES
09/18 – Monterey, CA @ Monterey Jazz Fest
09/19 – Honolulu, HI @Blue Note
09/20 – Honolulu, HI @ Blue Note
09/28 – San Diego, CA @ Casbah
09/29 – Los Angeles, CA @ Troubadour
10/01 – San Francisco, CA @ The Independent
10/02 – Petaluma, CA @ Mystic Theatre
10/04 – Portland, OR @ Doug Fir Lounge
10/05 – Seattle, WA @ Neumos
10/06 – Vancouver, BC @ Alexander Gastown
10/10 – Minneapolis, MN @ The Dakota Jazz Club
10/11 – Evanston, IL @ Space
10/12 – Detroit, MI @ El Club
10/13 – Toronto, ON @ Velvet Underground
10/14 – Montreal, QC @ Mini Campus
10/15 – Burlington, VT @ Higher Ground Lounge
10/16 – Boston, MA @ Brighton Music Hall
10/18 – New York, NY @ Irving Plaza
10/19 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Foundry
10/20 – Washington, DC @ U Street Music Hall
10/21 – Durham, NC @ Motorco Music Hall
10/22 – Charlotte, NC @ Neighborhood Theatre
10/23 – Nashville, TN @ The Basement East
10/25 – Atlanta, GA @ Center Stage
10/26 – Birmingham, AL @ Saturn
10/27 – New Orleans, LA @ Tipitina’s
10/28 – Houston, TX @ The Heights Theatre
10/29 – Dallas, TX @ Kessler
10/30 – Austin, TX @ The Parish
*Joey Dosik supports for 09/28 – 10/06
**Nick Hakim supports for 10/12 – 10/30
ABOUT KING:
Twins Paris and Amber Strother and musical sister Anita Bias are KING.
In 2011, KING independently released their first EP to much acclaim; title track “The Story”, “Supernatural”, and “Hey” make up the 3-piece introduction to their carefully crafted dream-soul sound. Hours after the release, their EP had traveled far to music lovers and tastemakers alike, making new fans of many.
KING’s eclectic sound is relatable yet not simply defined. Though they play with the boundaries of their many influences, throughout each song is the common thread of a certain soulful authenticity. The smooth vibe, intricate production, and harmonic style of their music evolved beautifully in their home studio, a product solely of the three women and a result of their Minneapolis and Los Angeles roots.
KING’s debut album We Are KING blends an array of genres, eras, and influences, and serves as the introduction to the trio’s lush soundscape. We Are KING was released February 5th, 2016 via KING Creative and bowed at #1 on Billboard’s Heatseekers Albums chart and in the top 10 on Independent Albums and R&B Albums chart. It has received rave reviews from NPR, Rolling Stone, New York Times, Pitchfork, Stereogum, Los Angeles Times, Newsday, Billboard, Boston Globe, Chicago Sun Times, Village Voice, Brooklyn Vegan, Ebony, VIBE, The London Sunday Times, Life +Times, the Guardian, Essence and many more.
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