On Friday, Indigenous artists Nooky, Dallas Woods, and Angus Field, known as Blak Collective 3%, released their new single Won't Stop featuring Jessica Mauboy, through 1788 Records/Virgin Music Group.
The track is part of their debut album, *KILL THE DEAD*, set for release on August 9.
After performing their debut record at VIVID Sydney which will air on triple j's Live at the Wireless on July 14, the group is now sharing their next single.
Won't Stop includes a sharp piano motif and triumphant horns, with Woods, Nooky, and Field delivering verses around Mauboy's powerful chorus.
The accompanying video was filmed at Bomaderry Children's Home, a significant site for the Stolen Generations.
The video, featuring performances by Mauboy, Nooky, Woods, and Field, portrays the healing process of the site and includes storytelling by Elders who were taken to Bomaderry as children, educating viewers on its historical significance.
"For me, the song's a real positive one. It's about not stopping and continuing on," Nooky said.
"I wanted to look into the heart and history that we carry as Blakfellas and acknowledge that there is a lot of pain and trauma that is embedded within our people.
"But we also wanted to show the strength, perseverance and resilience that lives in the spirit that we all carry."
Ahead of the release of *KILL THE DEAD* on August 9, 3% will host launch and listening parties across Eora/Sydney, Naarm/Melbourne, and Djadjawurung/Castlemaine.
The events start with an exclusive NAIDOC Week collaboration with butter Sydney.
The Sunday Sesh Launch on July 7 offered attendees a chance to sample Nooky's Meal Pack—fried chicken sando with a traditional twist, damper and honey donut.
Participants also received a signed poster and a presale album download.
$2 from each meal purchased over the four-week period will support First Nations Futures.
Listening parties will follow at Castlemaine's Love Shack Brewery on July 11, Melbourne's Interlude on July 12, and Sydney's Lord Gladstone on July 26.
The events will conclude with a performance at the National Indigenous Music Awards on August 10.
