Sounds of Blackness Release Voting Anthem Get Off Ya Hands and Vote Ahead of November Midterms
Grammy-winning ensemble Sounds of Blackness released the single 'Get Off Ya Hands and Vote' on October 9, 2026. Director Gary D. Hines wrote and produced the track, which blends gospel, jazz, and R&B to encourage voter participation. The song draws on the legacy of civil rights leader John Lewis and his call to 'Make Good Trouble.'
Sounds of Blackness dropped a new voting anthem on October 9, 2026. The single, titled "Get Off Ya Hands and Vote," is a direct call to civic action ahead of the November midterm elections.
Director Gary D. Hines wrote, produced, and arranged the track. Vocalists Artisha Knight-Milon and Quan Howell lead the performance, which mixes gospel, jazz, and R&B into an energetic appeal for voter participation.
The group drew inspiration from the late civil rights leader John Lewis, invoking his famous phrase "Make Good Trouble" as a rallying cry. The song encourages Americans to exercise their right to vote and push through barriers at the ballot box.
Recording took place at Atomic K Studios in Minneapolis, with Karl Demer handling recording, mixing, and mastering. Todd Fitzgerald at Evergreen Studios provided additional recording.
The release fits the ensemble's long history of music tied to social and racial justice. Previous anthems include "WOKE," "Time For Reparations," and "Black Lives Matter: No Justice No Peace!" The new single is available on digital music platforms and is being promoted on urban and gospel radio formats.
