I've Got Mad Love for Infinity Song

In February, we honored and centered Black figures who inspired us greatly in celebration of Black History Month. As that month comes to an end, let us continue to uplift the Black artists, creators, activists, innovators, and history makers who have left tremendous marks on the world.

Today, I lift up Infinity Song, a sibling band of talented powerhouses and dreamers.

In the summer of 2019, I visited New York. It was a gorgeous and sunny day, so I took a stroll through Central Park. Under the Bethesda Terrace, someone performed a rendition of “All of Me” by John Legend that made me stop in my tracks. There is a feeling called “frisson” that describes perfectly what I felt when I heard this stranger’s voice. Frisson is a term used to describe a psychophysiological response to stimuli that create a strong feeling of pleasure or excitement—in other words, it’s that tingling sensation that sweeps your body and your mind when you see or hear something out of this world. That’s what washed over me under the Minton Tiles, and nearly a year later, while mindlessly scrolling through my newsfeed, that same feeling came over me when I stumbled across a cover of Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Goin On.” Within the first five seconds, I realized that the deep, rich voice I heard under those tiles a year ago belonged to Abraham, one of five members in a band called Infinity Song. I listened in awe for those 2 minutes, giddy to have come across them. It was divine intervention.

Their voices were distinctly discernible when alone, but a beautiful blend of harmonies when together. I watched the rest of their acoustic covers thereafter and was struck by how intimately they delivered each performance. You could see it in the way they positioned themselves tightly among one another that they all shared an unbreakable bond. It was a beautiful artistic choice, but also a powerful symbol of their unity.

I am moved by Infinity Song not only because of the richness of their voices, but also their story. Victory, Abraham, and Angel Boyd began sharing their gift of music with the public through humble beginnings, performing in parks every morning and subways every night. For years, they turned New York subway platforms into stages and stepped into each day with vitality, pouring their heart and soul into their songs. And all of that paid off when they were officially signed to Roc Nation Records in the fall of 2016, along with siblings Israel and Momo Boyd. And here they are to tell that story themselves:

Their latest album is rooted in themes of family, of hope, of a vision and dreams far greater than themselves. It's an album that has brought me and so many others such comfort during the darkest of times. 2020 would have been considerably gloomier if I didn’t have Infinity's songs. It was a year of reckoning, of uncertainty, of loneliness and isolation. Hearing soothing melodies telling me everything is gonna be alright and reminding me I won’t let my hope be destroyed helped me take on the hard days with a renewed sense of vigor.

Infinity Song is a testament to dreaming big and never giving up. Their music is raw, genuine, and filled with stories of their heritage and their strength. They seek to inspire, to make others smile, and to share love. They are bandmates, but above all, a family. When I listen to them, I am enveloped by the warmth of a thousand bright suns.

They have organically cultivated a devoted fanbase ever since their early days performing for crowds of onlookers and passersby, and are only getting started. I have nothing but admiration for them, and I cannot wait to witness the continuing impact they will make through the gifts they have been blessed with.

I’ve got mad love for ya, Infinity Song.