{"title":"They Hate Change","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVonne Parks and Andre Gainey are the talented duo behind They Hate Change, an innovative musical project hailing from Tampa, Florida. With a unique blend of genres including rap, experimental hip-hop, and electronic music, They Hate Change has carved out their own distinct sound in the industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by artists such as R.A.P. Ferreira, E L U C I D, and Wu-Lu among others, They Hate Change pushes boundaries with their thought-provoking lyrics and unconventional beats. Their music resonates with listeners who appreciate raw authenticity and a willingness to challenge societal norms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith tracks that explore themes of identity, social justice, and personal growth, They Hate Change captivates audiences with their powerful storytelling abilities. Their artistry extends beyond just music as they continuously push creative boundaries through visual elements in their performances and album artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"wish-you-were-here-8","title":"Wish You Were Here...","description":"\u003cp\u003eThey Hate Change, the Tampa Bay production\/rap duo have announced a new EP \u003ci\u003eWish You Were Here… \u003c\/i\u003evia Jagjaguwar, their first project since 2022’s breakout LP Finally, New. Consisting of five tracks the EP marks the the first time They Hate Change has used outside production featuring collaborations from Wu-Lu, 96Back, and DJ Orange Julius, as well as Odd Future\/NRK’s Vritra, a foundational influence on Change, all of whom theymet on their global travels. The EP is an incredibly concise and masterful display of their rap skills and ear for production, building on their sonic omnivore aesthetic bringing together an amalgamation of musical influence. Today you can listen to “Wallabies \u0026amp; Weejuns” produced by Manchester’s 96Back, a track that brings a kaleidoscope of dance, R\u0026amp;B and hip hop production viewed through thrilling tempo changes. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jagjaguwar","offers":[{"title":"Green Tape | Rough Trade Exclusive","offer_id":50418638520651,"sku":"2175460","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/Wish_You_Were_Here...art_1_34c519c4_thumbnail_4096_080173f5_thumbnail_4096.webp?v=1726742362"},{"product_id":"finally-new","title":"Finally, New","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blog.roughtrade.com\/gb\/on-the-rise-they-hate-change\/\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOn The Rise: They Hate Change\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf it’s really a post-genre world, why does everything sound the same?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe two halves of Tampa rap duo They Hate Change—Dre (he\/him) and Vonne (they\/them)—first came together in front of the apartment complex where they both lived as teens. Dre had just moved down from Rochester, NY; Vonne was trying to sell him bad weed. It was clear from the start that the two listen to music differently from most people—they’re sonic omnivores, obsessive deep-divers, lovers of rare and radical sounds. Starting as kids trawling the internet for tracks, they’ve been collecting music from around the world and across the decades, amassing a shared sonic knowledge so deep that “encyclopedic” barely begins to cover it—not just the East Coast hip-hop that Dre grew up on, or the hyperlocal bass-music variants like jook (the Gulf Coast’s twerkably raunchy answer to house) and crank (think “Miami bass meets NOLA bounce”), but also drum ‘n’ bass, Chicago footwork, post-punk, prog (they’re, like, seriously into prog), grime, krautrock, emo, and basically any genre on the map. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnce they graduated to DJs on the Tampa DIY scene—which includes everything from punk rock house parties to the black “teen nights” that pop up in rec centers and ballrooms—they figured out how to pull all these disparate sounds together into a cohesive style. More importantly, they figured out how to make it something people will actually move to. When they made the transition to rapping and making beats, they brought that pleasure-seeking approach to sonic experimentation with them. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“With this album, Vonne says, “it’s really like, okay, you know how you talk about the internet breaking down borders? Here’s what that actually sounds like. It’s not just a hip-hop record with a couple more weird sounds. You want homegrown DIY? This is a record that was written, produced, and recorded in a 150-square- foot bedroom from the least cool city you could think of.” \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFinally, New\u003c\/i\u003e is what a truly post-genre musical landscape is supposed to be: building deep connections that transcend outdated distinctions between them, spilling over with the joy of exploration and possibility, and daring other artists to think broader, go deeper, take bigger risks. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLet the rest of them keep playing by the old rules—They Hate Change will keep changing the game. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jagjaguwar","offers":[{"title":"Green | LP","offer_id":50442064462155,"sku":"1147300","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Clear | LP","offer_id":50442064986443,"sku":"1147301","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50442065346891,"sku":"1147298","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"LP","offer_id":50442065838411,"sku":"1147299","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/4c7b685b-1ddd-4662-aa9d-9a2d3eea60bf_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726991352"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/collections\/test_43ffb4ce_thumbnail_4096_92eb87b0-503f-4229-a643-796167eddff7.jpg?v=1726742336","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/collections\/they-hate-change.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}