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Watch SOL Development Perform a Passionate Rendition of "Source of Light" at HighBreedMusic [Premiere]

Screen shot 2019 05 24 at 2 Source: HighBreedMusic

Oakland meets Brooklyn.

Back in February, Oakland-based collective SOL Development— made up of Brittany Tanner, Felicia Gangloff-Bailey, Karega Bailey, and Lauren Adams — dropped their debut album The SOL of Black Folk.

WATCH: SOL Development's Powerful Ode to Oakland and Black Lives With "Helicopter" Video

The politically charged album was partially inspired by the words of Nina Simone: "an artist’s duty is to reflect the times." One of the standouts from the album is the powerful closer, "Source of Light."

WATCH: Okay Acoustic Live: SOL Development

The band recently appeared at the Brooklyn showcase HighBreedMusic. Every week, the venue features a performance from an artist or band. HighBreedMusic then takes that footage, cuts it, and uploads it for the world to enjoy.

Today we're proud to premiere the latest HighBreedMusic video, which features SOL Development performing a sweaty, passionate rendition of "Source of Light." Watch the performance below.