MOPHONO AND ROJAI AS THE MOTAVATORS, Common Ground (CB Records; F-CB7R010, Europe 2026, Limited Edition 7" Single) 7" NEW/NEW - PRE-ORDER

7" - NEW/NEW - MOPHONO AND ROJAI AS THE MOTAVATORS, Common Ground (CB Records; F-CB7R010, Europe 2026, Limited Edition 7" Single) - 942830C *** In Stock In Our Crouch End Shop ***RELEASE DATE: 10/07/2026 - PRE-ORDER - This title is available for pre-order and will be sent out to arrive on the release date, which may be subject to change.

CB Records proudly presents Mophono and Rojai as The Motavators. Blending vintage funk production with deep, lowrider soul songwriting, The Motavators create a sound that is simultaneously melancholy, emotional, andvibrant—cinematic in warmth and timeless in its feel.

Their debut single, “Common Ground,” speaks to the shared human struggle that transcends boundaries. It reflects the weight communities bear under systemic greed and corruption, and honors the resilience, strength, and humanity of honest, hardworking people. At its core, it is both a protest and a love song—a tribute to heroic hearts and intentions.

This 7” release features some of the Bay Area’s most talented live instrumentalists and marks a vocal-driven departure for Mophono, reimagining his signatureexperimental style through the lens of classic funk and lowrider soul. The B-side, “Can’t Ignore,” is a timeless love song—patient, heartfelt, and deeply grooving. Anchored by an undeniable rhythm section, staccato piano andguitar interplay, and lush strings, it balances playful funk energy with soulful, immersive depth.