Thundercat Explains WOKE, His Super-Group With Flying Lotus And Shabazz Palaces

On Flying Lotus: “He’s the kind of guy that completes sentences, so to speak.”

October 13, 2015

Just before he took the stage at this month's #uncapped presented by The FADER and vitaminwater®, Thundercat sat down with The FADER to discuss one of his biggest strengths: collaborations. Thundercat is a master of playing well with others—his work with Kendrick Lamar is some of his most well-known, while the news of his super-group with Flying Lotus and Shabazz Palaces made his fans freak out.

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He told us more about the group and promised that more music is coming, and also gushed about working with George Clinton. His ultimate dream collaboration? That would be boat-rock vets Kenny Loggins and Michael McDonald. Check out our video with Thundercat above.

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Thundercat Explains WOKE, His Super-Group With Flying Lotus And Shabazz Palaces