ABOUT THE SPEAKER
The Soul Rebels - Brass ensemble
The Soul Rebels blend their New Orleans brass tradition with a modernized and contemporary approach, mixing funk, soul, hip-hop and jazz.

Why you should listen

The Soul Rebels started with an idea -- to expand upon the pop music they loved on the radio and the New Orleans brass tradition they grew up on. They took that tradition and blended funk and soul with elements of hip-hop, jazz and rock, all within a brass band context. The band has built a career around an eclectic live show that harnesses the power of horns and drums in a deep pocket funk party-like atmosphere. The Soul Rebels continue to chart new territory as they feature in major films, tour globally and combine top-notch musicianship with songs that celebrate dancing, life, funk and soul.

The Soul Rebels have received national attention for their performance on NPR's Tiny Desk series, a debut late night TV appearance on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert and an appearance and official soundtrack feature for Universal Pictures' hit comedy Girls Trip. Their explosive stage presence has led to live collaborations with the likes of: Nas, G-Eazy, Portugal. The Man, Robert Glasper, Pretty Lights, DMX, Curren$y, Joey Bada$$, Talib Kweli, GZA, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Mobb Deep, Raekwon, Metallica and Marilyn Manson, among many others, and opening for Lauryn Hill and Nile Rodgers.

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TED2018

The Soul Rebels: "Rebelosis" / "Rebel Rock" / "Rebel on That Level"

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Live and direct from New Orleans, The Soul Rebels rock the TED stage with a tight, energetic performance blending elements of hip-hop, jazz and funk. The eight-piece brass band plays three songs -- "Rebelosis," "Rebel Rock" and "Rebel on That Level" -- turning the red circle into a joyful French Quarter street corner.
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Erion Williams: We're kind of silent
in here, aren't we?
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How's everybody doing?
Everybody all right?
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(Applause)
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Ladies and gentlemen, live and direct
from New Orleans, Louisiana,
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we are The Soul Rebels,
and we're here to party with you.
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Is everybody ready to get down?
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(Cheers)
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Let's do something right here, c'mon.
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(Music)
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Ladies and gentlemen,
we give you with pleasure
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the Soul Rebel horn.
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Everybody put your hands
together like this here.
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(Clapping)
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(Trumpet solo)
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(Trombone solo)
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(Saxophone solo)
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(Trumpet solo)
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(Trombone solo)
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(Music)
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(Music ends)
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(Applause)
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(Music)
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Live at TED, y'all.
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The Souls Rebels in the house.
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We're gonna do
an original tune right here.
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We need everybody participating
and getting along with this one.
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Let's try it.
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(Singing) Everybody sing
rebel rock, rebel rock, rock.
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Sing rebel rock, rebel rock, rock.
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C'mon, rebel rock, rebel rock, rock.
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I said are you ready?
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C'mon, rebel rock --
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Get yourselves ready
to get up and party, y'all. C'mon.
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Rebel rock, rebel rock, rock.
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Are you ready?
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C'mon, rebel rock, rebel rock --
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Yeah, that's what I'm talkin' about.
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C'mon, c'mon, c'mon.
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Rebel rock, rebel rock, rock.
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Are you ready?
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C'mon, rebel, rock, rebel rock, rock.
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Rebel rock, rebel rock, rock.
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Rebel rock, rebel rock, rock.
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Now we're at a party. Let's go!
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(Music)
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(Saxophone solo)
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I need everybody to get with it.
Everybody, come on.
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(Singing) Sing soul rebel --
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rebel, rebel rock.
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Sing soul rebel --
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rebel, rebel rock.
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Sing soul rebel --
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rebel, rebel rock.
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Sing soul rebel --
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rebel, rebel rock.
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Sing soul rebel --
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rebel, rebel rock.
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Sing soul rebel --
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rebel, rebel rock.
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Sing soul rebel --
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rebel, rebel rock.
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Sing soul rebel --
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We're talking for a second.
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Everybody say, "Chuh chuh chuh
chuh chuh, chuh chuh chuh,
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chuh chuh chuh chuh chuh chuh chuh ..."
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Everybody in the building say,
"Rock it, don't stop it."
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Rock it, don't stop it.
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C'mon, I said the rebels be rockin'.
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The rebels be rockin'.
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Everybody say, "Kick
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Kick the beat, beat, beat.
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Soul Rebels rock.
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Soul Rebels rock.
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It's the hip-hop.
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It's the hip-hop.
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C'mon, Soul Rebels rock.
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Soul Rebels rock.
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It's the hip-hop.
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Over here at TED tonight.
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Everybody c'mon.
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(Singing) Sing Soul Rebel --
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rebel, rebel rock.
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Sing soul rebel --
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rebel, rebel rock.
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Sing soul rebel --
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rebel, rebel rock.
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Sing soul rebel --
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Let's go.
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(Applause and cheers)
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Yeah!
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Y'all give it up
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for Mr. Paul Robertson on the trombone.
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(Applause and cheers)
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Mr. Corey Peyton on the trombone.
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(Applause and cheers)
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Marcus "Red" Hubbard on the trumpet.
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(Applause and cheers)
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Julian Gosin on the the trumpet.
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(Applause and cheers)
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Lumar LeBlanc on the snare drum.
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Manuel Perkins on the sousaphone.
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Derrick "Oops" Moss
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Erion Williams on the tenor saxophone.
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Is everybody havin' a good time tonight?
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(Cheers)
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We're gonna do one more for you --
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original tune titled
"Rebel On That Level."
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Keep that handclap going, y'all.
I feel it, c'mon.
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(Applause and cheers)
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Thank you, ladies and gentlemen.
The Soul Rebels. Thank you!
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(Applause)
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ABOUT THE SPEAKER
The Soul Rebels - Brass ensemble
The Soul Rebels blend their New Orleans brass tradition with a modernized and contemporary approach, mixing funk, soul, hip-hop and jazz.

Why you should listen

The Soul Rebels started with an idea -- to expand upon the pop music they loved on the radio and the New Orleans brass tradition they grew up on. They took that tradition and blended funk and soul with elements of hip-hop, jazz and rock, all within a brass band context. The band has built a career around an eclectic live show that harnesses the power of horns and drums in a deep pocket funk party-like atmosphere. The Soul Rebels continue to chart new territory as they feature in major films, tour globally and combine top-notch musicianship with songs that celebrate dancing, life, funk and soul.

The Soul Rebels have received national attention for their performance on NPR's Tiny Desk series, a debut late night TV appearance on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert and an appearance and official soundtrack feature for Universal Pictures' hit comedy Girls Trip. Their explosive stage presence has led to live collaborations with the likes of: Nas, G-Eazy, Portugal. The Man, Robert Glasper, Pretty Lights, DMX, Curren$y, Joey Bada$$, Talib Kweli, GZA, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Mobb Deep, Raekwon, Metallica and Marilyn Manson, among many others, and opening for Lauryn Hill and Nile Rodgers.

More profile about the speaker
The Soul Rebels | Speaker | TED.com