TRACKLIST
1. Supa Dupa Star (feat. Talib Kweli)
2. Scorpio (feat. Militia Vox)
3. Rock & Roll Ni66a
4. Coffee Is A Drug
5. The Fire This Time (feat. Niko Is)
6. Super Amazing (Interlude) (feat. LL Cool J)
7. Butterfly Stings
8. Quarterback (feat. Divinity Roxx)
9. Jim Crow
10. I’m From Detroit (feat. Sada Baby)
DESCRIPTION
• Jessica Care Moore is an award-winning poet who has performed across the globe, including at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and the London Institute of Contemporary Arts. She is the author of five books and several plays, and her poetry and voice is featured in the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture. Moore has also been covered by outlets like The New York Times, Essence, Huffington Post, The Source, Vibe, Detroit Free Press, and more.
• Moore has recorded her poetry with hip-hop legends like Common, Nas, Jeezy, Talib Kweli, Karriem Riggins, along with The Last Poets, Jose James, Roy Ayers, Detroit techno pioneers Jeff Mills and Eddie Fowkles, and more.
• Worldwide marketing campaign by publicity firm Girlie Action. Three music videos already released, with more in production.
• Upcoming We Are Scorpio Tour features performances across the U.S. and in Europe this fall.
• Album features appearances by Talib Kweli, Sada Baby, Divinity Roxx, Niko Is, and Militia Vox.
The contributions Black women have made to the growth of rock & roll cannot be overstated, from the genre’s beginnings to the present day.
Embracing this legacy, world renowned poet jessica Care moore and prolific performer Steffanie Christi’an have joined forces to form We Are Scorpio, an explosive new project blending rock & roll with poetry.
A leading voice of her generation, moore has performed on stages across the globe, written acclaimed books and plays, and recorded her poetry with artists like Common, Nas, Jeezy, Karriem Riggins, Jeff Mills, Roy Ayers, Jose James, and more.
Her latest foray into music is We Are Scorpio, a unique take on modern rock sparked by chemistry with fellow Detroit native Christi’an and encapsulating an undeniable Black femme punk energy.
Joining a long line of Detroit artists who spoke truth with force across genre and gendered borders, the duo is now unveiling its self-titled debut album.
With unapologetic vocals and rapid-fire poetics occupying the same space as head-banging guitar riffs, the collection features appearances by talented artists like Talib Kweli, Sada Baby, Divinity Roxx, Niko Is, and Militia Vox.
Expansive but intimate, We Are Scorpio delves into parts unknown with fiery purpose.