818 South Street, Lower Level

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19147

Hip-Soul is a communion of Hip-Hop, Funk, Soul and Jazz. This 6 member band has evolved to include Samori Coles (Emcee/Guitar), Adam Faulk (Keys), James Cooper (Bass), Kimpedro (Drums), Kitty (Vocals), and Zanora (Vocals).

Hip-Soul is a communion of Hip-Hop, Funk, Soul and Jazz. It is the spirit of the past, the slickness of the present, and the promise of the future of our music. This 6 member group has evolved to include Samori Coles (Emcee/Guitar), Adam Faulk (Keys), James Cooper (Bass), Kimpedro (Drums), Kitty (Vocals), and Zanora (Vocals).

Hip-Soul is influenced by a wide spectrum of artists, including Rakim, Herbie Hancock, James Brown, Prince, Mary J. Blige, Groove Theory, Earth Wind & Fire, Bob Marley and John Coltrane, to name a few. Their mission is to create honest music that reflects the truth of our time. Audiences are drawn to the warmth, feel and good vibrations that come from their live performances.