This thought provoking,
multicultural troop of musicians met under rather interesting circumstances at
the UKZN, Durban in
2008. Destiny had them bumping into each other instantaneously, giving them the
opportunity to recognize and realise what they had all been searching for.
Raheem, Dylan, Mo, Kenny
and Ross represent all of the musical and cultural diversity and variety that South
Africa and Durban in
particular has to offer. A well known and fitting newcomer to the band is the
popular P-Kutta.
In the course of just under two
years they have taken their audience by storm and are fast establishing
themselves as the founders of a new sound - T.H.O.T.Sound.
They managed to do what most political and intellectual leaders
have failed to do since the inception of our democracy: Through their music and
message they have successfully integrated their audienceinto one people, regardless of demographic
differences:They areT.H.O.T.S PEOPLE, who have no colour but share a culture of
music, self respect and respect for each other.
Raheem, front man and vocalist who wrote most of the Lyrics
is also responsible for the name of the band. He explains: ‘In the movie ‘A
Caveman’s Valentine’ a dad expresses that his love for his daughter would drive
him to build tree houses on the sea. We as musicians feel this love for
our music and believe that our creative potential is infinite. We are dedicated
to the kind of music that is beyond the confines of one
particular genre. We - asTree Houses On The Sea- have no boundaries.’
THE MUSIC –
CD and LIVE
T.H.O.T.Smusic can be described as a skilful
mix of old and new with a pinch of South Africa on top. Lovers of Blues, Jazz and
Soul will find them just as exciting and different as young and energetic …….of
Hip Hop and House – they’ve got it all. The Lyrics are riding the waves of
modern communication, the message is an unsinkable little boat that will always
survive the storm and find its destiny. On stage the Band conveys energy,
enthusiasm and creative encouragement.
T.H.O.T.S play DURBAN on a regular basis, (BAT Centre,
BURN, SABC Studios, UKZN etc.) and are busy moving into other areas and venues
to broaden their fan base.
T.H.O.T.Shave established
themselves in CAPE TOWN during a stint of live concerts in December 2009 and
are keen to return there for their ever increasing fan base.
The T.H.O.T.Sdebut album ‘THE
RETURN OF THE BOOK THIEF’, launched in December 2009 is inspired by the bestselling
novel ‘The Book Thief’, written by Marcus Zusak. The book tells the tale of a
young girl who steals books that were intended to be burnt during the Holocaust. T.H.O.T.Sare synonymous with a current uprising of consciousness in our age of
digital communication: ‘A world where questions go unanswered and where the
truth is easily manipulated by the push of a button’.
T.H.O.T.Spresent a unique and universal mix of musical genres.
From Hard Rock to Soul, Jazz and Hip Hop takes the album to unparalleled and
unique heights with German born Producer Ruben Thomas adding the final touches
to make it a truly exceptional production of international standard.
T.H.O.T.S CD ‘THE
RETURN OF THE BOOK THIEF’ is available nationwide at Rhythmic Beat and online worldwide on all
major download sites (Amazon.com, iTunes etc.).
