Rarely do the names groups choose for themselves have any relevance to the music they play or the way they sound, but then again The Rebirth are far from your average band. Frequently compared to The Brand New Heavies, classic Jamiroquai, and Prince, The Rebirth gracefully blend old with new to achieve a nu-soul sound that still pays tribute to what was being bumped back in the day and back, back in the day. The single This Journey In , a pastiche of funk, trip-hop, and jazz, exemplifies the genre defying innovation for which this band is known. Championed by Gilles Peterson(BBC 1), Mr. Scruff(BBC 1), Garth Trinidad(KCRW) and just about any other dj worth listening to, the song has been licensed over 15 times to various compilations in the last year. Chances are that you've already heard The Rebirth while browsing through a Banana Republic store, watching a commercial, or listening to your favorite dj's latest compilation...you just don't know it yet. The second single off the album and close runner up for highest number of licenses, Every Body Say Yeah (LP Edit) , hits with a party vibe and then cranks the funk up to 11(yes it goes to 11) courtesy of a wicked flute solo at the end of the song. While the CD is definitely an essential, it's the live show where this band really shines, Shake It (feel the same) and Sum Same being consistent crowd favorties. Known for upstaging any act unlucky enough to play after their set, we definitely advise checking to see when this band might be coming through your area!