Son Little, aka Aaron Livingston, and Eric Krasno have announced an all-new soul supergroup, Roll Mega. The project kicks off with their debut single, "U Shake Me," which powerfully showcases their combined sound. A sensual track driven by an up-tempo groove and flanked by a spooky transistor-organ sound, "U Shake Me" is available now on all streaming platforms. Save & listen here.
For years, Aaron Livingston and Eric Krasno traveled on different paths. As R&B raconteur Son Little, Livingston not only released a handful of impactful albums but also produced an EP for Mavis Staples and collaborated with The Roots and RJD2. Krasno, on the other hand, co-founded the soul-funk band Soulive and has been an in-demand writer/producer for artists such as 50 Cent, Chaka Khan, Talib Kweli, and Justin Timberlake. However, when Livingston's vocals landed in front of Krasno while he was working on a song for the electronic artist Griz, the guitarist instantly became a fan. It was only a matter of time before they linked up in the studio.
Livingston recalls, "We didn’t set out to start a band. We were just making stuff we liked." He describes the duo as having "a very open concept: two artists throwing paint at the wall with very little regard for who played what, without aiming for a specific result." He continues, "Out of dozens of eclectic instrumentals, certain pieces seemed to draw out melodies and lyrics that stuck in my head over the weeks and months, and that’s how we ended up with Roll Mega."
Krasno adds, "I loved working with Aaron. I was already a fan of his voice and songwriting, but once we were in the studio, I discovered he was also a great player and producer. We are both massive music fans and love the process of making records. This project grew out of us just having fun in the studio and making music we liked."
During a fateful trip to the supermarket's paper towel section, they found their name, and Roll Mega was born. Livingston and Krasno are set on creating something original, not derivative. The result is their own unique sound—a blend of dusty blues and rock, channeling the guitar tones of Jimi Hendrix. This vision has shaped the new single into something we crave, leaving us wanting more.
"U Shake Me" is out now and available everywhere you stream music. Watch the new music video here!
