The Hip Abduction and Big Something

Big Something, hailing from North Carolina, blends rock, funk, reggae, jazz, and electronica with soulful vocals and diverse instrumentation for high-energy live shows.

The Hip Abduction, formed in 2010 in St. Petersburg, Florida, creates wanderlust-inspired global pop. Their sound blends reggae, world, and dub with African rhythms and instruments like the kora and ngoni. Known for high-energy performances, popular songs include "Children of the Sun" and "Pacific Coast Highway" (with Trevor Hall). Their 2013 self-titled album reached #5 on Billboard Reggae charts. *Stargazers, Wanderers & Rogues* (2024) is among their albums.