One of these days I'll get around to making music. 

Michael Franti is a globally renowned musician, humanitarian, and activist, celebrated for his high-energy live performances, socially conscious music, and unshakable optimism. With three Billboard No. 1 hits—“Sound of Sunshine,” “Say Hey (I Love You),” and “I Got You”—and a track record of six Top 30 Hot AC singles, 10 Top 25 AAA singles, and three Billboard Top 5 albums, Franti has built a career on music that uplifts and unites. His concerts break down barriers between artist and audience, transforming venues into spaces of joy, connection, and shared humanity.

On March 28, 2025, Franti released his 14th studio album, Welcome to the Family, a collection of 13 new songs that embrace themes of inclusivity, self-discovery, and resilience. The lead single, “Break Up With Everything,” is currently climbing the US AAA charts, setting the tone for an album that channels personal and global challenges into anthems of hope and change. “Every one of us has a family—whether by birth, circumstance, or choice. When you put all those together, they form the world family. Right now, the world is filled with uncertainty, anxiety, and division. This album is about taking those emotions—what I experience every day—and turning them into music that reminds us we are never alone.”

To bring this message of connection to life, Franti will embark on the Welcome to the Family Tour, a nationwide summer trek with stops at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Pier 17, and more. Known for his immersive concert experience—where he often performs from the crowd, invites fans on stage, and fosters a true sense of togetherness—each show is more than just a performance; it’s a celebration of unity and positivity.

Beyond music, Franti is the founder of Soulshine Bali, a forty-room, five-star boutique retreat in Ubud, Indonesia, dedicated to wellness, creativity, and human connection. He and his wife also founded Do It For The Love, a nonprofit that grants live music experiences to individuals facing life-threatening illnesses, veterans, and children with severe challenges. Since its inception, the foundation has granted over 3,500 wishes, touching more than 15,000 lives worldwide.

Franti’s career is defined by his ability to turn hardship into hope, fostering unity through music, activism, and philanthropy. Whether on stage, at his Bali retreat, or through his foundation, his purpose remains the same: to bring people together, lift spirits, and remind us all that we are part of something bigger. With Welcome to the Family, he continues to create not just music but a movement of love, inclusivity, and transformation.

Gramatik Discography:
Re:Coil Part II (2019)
Re:Coil Part I (2017)
Epigram (2016)
Coffee Shop Selection (2015)
The Age Of Reason (2014)
SB4 (2013)
#digitalfreedom (2012)
Beatz & Pieces Vol. 1 (2011)
No Shortcuts (2010)
Street Bangerz Vol. 3 (2010)
Water 4 The Soul EP (2009)
Street Bangerz Vol. 2 (2009)
Street Bangerz Vol. 1 (2008)
Expedition 44 (2008)
Dreams About Her EP (2008)

From a young age, Eric ‘Rocca’ Varnado began to indulge in the sounds, emotions, and vibrations of music. Living in Sacramento, CA and feeling a bit stuck, Rocca began to write to express himself. What started as poetry slowly transformed into writing full length songs which in turn presented opportunities to start recording in the studio. First Cousins Snoop Dogg and Daz Dillinger have always been key factors in Rocca’s motivation for success, realizing his ability runs in his blood. On October 2011 he dropped his first LP ‘Born King’ and began doing shows all around the City of Trees and across the U.S. In April of 2012 he came out with a follow-up EP ‘High Class’ collaboration with Paris, France producer, Ape Beatz. His first full length album ‘Born King 2: Welcome to the Flight Club’ which opens with a rare freestyle recording of Rocca and Executive Vice President of Death Row Records and rapper Kurupt came out on October 11th, 2013. The project includes features from Xuice Hades, Erik James of the Bell Boys, Tynethys, and partner in rhyme JeffFresh of iDream. Check out Ric Gee Film’s clip from Roc’s Album Release and keep your eyes out for Born King Collector’s Edition, Coming soon. 


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