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„To call an album Thursdays means that this day must have a special meaning to Conscious Culture, the band behind the release, especially when it’s their debut. Maybe their first ever performance fell on that day? Maybe it was the day of their weekly band practice? Or do they simply love the „ThrowBackThursday“ Hashtags #TBT?

Whatever the reason, their debut is worth listening to. Three female front singers (Nadia Eva, Sista Kira and Malijah) as well as six skilled musicians (Florian Bohde, Manfred Kirch, Diego Viteri, Marc Steinweg, Sebastian Pathé and Güntuğ Eren) make up the formation based in the German cities of Cologne and Aachen, and they represent a lively cultural mix coming up with positive messages. Displaying a unique, modern Roots sound that is dominated by warm bass, straight drums and a Hammond organ, the influences of Jamaican and English Reggae pioneers is clearly audible.

Likewise, their identification with Rastafarian principles is reflected by lyrics circling around subjects such as firm belief (Protected By Jah) or the admiration of creation (Conscious).

Time Flies, a passionate plea to love yourself, is as uplifting as the introductory New Beginning and the groovy Heads Up, and both tracks transport a lot of the atmosphere that, judging from the pictures and videos on their Facebook profile, fills the air during their live shows.

A refreshing vocal splash is the feature of Mtapa Taa from Kenya in New Generation, a track including snippets of the often-cited speech of H.I.M. Haile Selassie so present in Bob Marley’s War. Another great addition is the voice of Denham Smith, a Jamaican singer who is currently living in Cologne, in the sweet, flirtative Talk.

With Roots And Wings, my personal favourite, the mellow mood of the release reaches its climax and sends the listener off with a smile into a golden late-summer afternoon (in my case). No surprise this young band won the U-Club Band Contest in 2016 – they deliver a fine package of good musicianship, pleasant vocals and conscious lyrics. And, rest assured, Thursdays can be heard on every day of the week!!! “ By Gardy Stein

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Presskit English

Since its formation in 2014, the band Conscious Culture with its three front singers Sista Kira, Malijah & Nadia Eva has been oriented towards the golden era of Jamaican and English reggae of the 70s.

The band skilfully combine soothing Roots Reggae with modern elements of other genres such as Dub, Dancehall and Modern Roots. The multicultural Cologne 8-piece collective has Ecuadorian, Cypriot, Congolese and German roots, which partly explains why their positive vibrations have such an international appeal. Live, Conscious Culture are a force of nature. 

The three individual and unique voices of the vocalists merge into one entity created by diverse lead and backing vocals.

The vibrant fundament surrounding the vocalists is embodied by musicians who have over the years developed their own dynamic and distinct sound composed of drums, bass, 2 keyboards and guitar. 

Conscious Culture’s live program consists of their own tunes and is complemented by cover versions of classics. The band has already performed in various clubs and festivals nationwide.

Their debut album ‘Thursdays’, which was released on the 18th of August 2018, delivers an honest and authentic live sound. The content of the songs varies, some of them bearing a strong socio-political and spiritual message and it is inspired by everyday life and challenges the singers are confronted with. Features by artists Mtapa from Kenya and Denham Smith from Jamaica add a refreshing twist and beautifully round up the album.

Conscious Culture stands for positivity, cultural diversity and have crafted their very own sound.

Presskit Spanish

Con sus tres vocalistas femeninas al frente, „Conscious Culture“ irrumpe en la escena musical en 2014 con un estilo musical con fuertes influencias de la época dorada del reggae jamaicano e inglés de los años 70. La banda se compone de 8 músicos que combinan inteligentemente el relajado sonido de las raíces del reggae con elementos modernos de varios géneros como el dub, el dancehall y el soul moderno. Las tres voces femeninas, originales y expresivas, se compenetran perfectamente para formar una unidad armónica, en la que la voz principal y los coros fluyen entrelazándose en ricas melodías. Los integrantes de la banda proceden de Colonia (con raíces ecuatorianas, chipriotas, congoleñas y alemanas), desarrollando su propia dinámica y sonido alrededor de la pulsante base del drum & bass con sonidos de dos teclados y guitarra. 

Conscious Culture convence en vivo con un programa diversificado a partir de sus propias composiciones, que se complementan con algunas selectas versiones de clásicos. La banda tiene una larga experiencia en conciertos y festivales de renombre a lo largo de todo el país.

La grabación de su álbum debut „Thursdays“, editado el 18.08.2018, constituye una sólida pieza musical, tan honesta como original, sin dejar de cuidar el sonido orgánico de una grabación en vivo. El contenido de sus letras, basados en experiencias vitales de sus componentes, exponen temáticas de crítica social y aspectos espirituales de la vida. El disco cuenta con la colaboración de los artistas Mtapa de Kenia y Denham Smith de Jamaica, aportando frescura al arreglo musical del álbum.

Por el momento la banda esta trabajando en sus nuevos Singles.

„Conscious Culture“ representa un mensaje positivo y una diversidad cultural, creando su propio sonido único y original: reggae roots moderno con un aire vintage.