New York City collective WHATMORE, comprised of Cisco Swank, Yoshi T., Jackson August, Sebastiano, and Elijah Judah, have shared their new single “chicken shop date,” the follow-up to their debut track “eastside w my dogs.” A full-team effort, the track features verses from every member alongside production by Elijah, showcasing the group’s blend of laid-back charm and tightly knit chemistry.
Directed by longtime collaborator Patrick Linehan, the accompanying music video captures the essence of New York as the hometown supergroup takes over a local chicken shop in Crown Heights during a late-night rendezvous. Trading verses inside the shop, the video cuts between each member weaving through the restaurant, while scenes of nocturnal locals looking on with curiosity highlight that no one understands the city that raised them quite like WHATMORE.
Alongside each release, WHATMORE has also shared video vignettes called ‘INTROS’ introducing different members of the group. Yoshi T’s INTRO—which dropped last Friday and has already surpassed one million plays—and Sebastiano’s INTRO, released with their debut track, offer a glimpse into the diverse upbringings of each member before they came together to pursue music.
WHATMORE first crossed paths at the renowned LaGuardia High School. Their shared passion for music sparked a bond that deepened through years of collaboration, with the group performing DIY shows across the city’s eclectic downtown and Brooklyn scenes.
Together, they’ve crafted a sound that defies easy classification, weaving elements of hip-hop, alt-R&B, and indie rock into a distinct musical tapestry. Cisco Swank’s rich musicality brings depth rooted in jazz, soul, and hip-hop, which is complemented by Yoshi T.’s gift for crafting unforgettable hooks and undeniable hip-hop flair. Jackson August contributes a unique visual and auditory coming-of-age sensibility, blending indie and alt-pop influences, while Sebastiano’s introspective lyricism adds layers of emotional resonance. Elijah Judah serves as the collective’s backbone, anchoring WHATMORE’s genre-blending sound with his production and engineering prowess.
