Small Town Titans - Hunger Strike (feat. Matt James of Blacktop Mojo)

When we first met the guys in Blacktop Mojo, we knew we'd collaborate on a tune someday. And here it is! A tribute to Mr. Chris Cornell, Eddie Vedder, and Temple of the Dog. Here's our cover of "Hunger Strike" featuring Matt James, lead singer of Blacktop Mojo.
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Lyrics:
I don't mind stealing bread
From the mouths of decadence
But I can't feed on the powerless
When my cup's already overfilled
But it's on the table
The fire's cooking
And they're farming babies
The slaves are all working
Blood is on the table
The mouths are all choking
But I'm goin' hungry, yeah
#SmallTownTitans #BlacktopMojo #HungerStrike

[@jacobseibert6277]

I normally don't comment on videos, but it's almost criminal that this band isn't more popular. I wish this band the best and they absolutely crushed this song!

[@stevendeslauriers1369]

Check out some of Black Mojo as well. Both are amazing.

[@flintlock_glockTJR]

Both of these bands are criminally underrated.

[@SmallTownTitans]

Thanks for that Brad! Feel free to share with a friend! - Jonny

[@elchupacabre001]

for sure!!!! goosebumps all time hearin this collaboration!

[@joedbz7146]

​@@SmallTownTitans I don't share with just my friends, but I make sure my neighbors coworkers and complete strangers know who both these bands are.

[@joshhazelwood4423]

I absolutely love this version. I sincerely wish they'd go on tour together. I'd pay top dollar to see them.

[@robertmorrison3291]

Soulful

[@nathannoble2990]

Love you guys!!! stilling listening to this in 2022 who else?

[@rockismyflavor]

Wow! Wow! Wow! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@josevelez3521]

When i listen to this song... so do my neighbors

[@hawkeyz1031]

😂

[@brandonphilip7617]

Im 41 years old and live in Washington state my whole life. Grew up on on pearl jam,nirvana, and alice in chains. These guys kick ass . This version and there Mr . Grinch is awesome

[@tommy2blades]

Holy shit the harmony between you 2 is absolutely amazing. Gave me the goosebumps

[@pagangrandma9218]

I came here to say the same thing! Such talent and range!

[@davidward588]

These guys are awesome❤❤❤

[@CHLA94]

The fact this doesn't have tens of millions of views sums up the state of the music industry these days. I thought it'd be impossible to do this song justice but these guys are so talented!

[@perrdawg-py8my1cl7l]

Best cover of this song

[@gordonbellinger]

When they both switched back and forth between Chris’ and Eddie’s parts! Very impressed.

[@NorthernSweetPea]

Fuck, I know right!!! Mind fuck

[@stephenpaten4027]

I’m old enough to hear cover of this???? It’s awesome btw😮

[@daltonscoles6098]

Best cover of Hunger Strike I have ever heard!! Beyond excellent!!! Love this band!!!

[@nicklcarey]

Zero down likes is truth

[@jhamelin119]

How does this not have minimum 10 million views, these fellas are unreal

[@brucecooke2872]

I don't know why WTF

[@jasonwright5663]

Cuz nobody knows to look that's why small town titans and black top mojo are really talented bands they should be be main stream

[@scottthreatt7368]

I seen small town Titans 12 years ago in a bar in West Virginia awesome

[@airsoftguy7171]

A lucky couple of dudes to be blessed with voices that can easily cover any song by Chris. Can't tell you how jealous I am.

[@ericx777]

DAYAMN!!!

[@MrBrant967]

It takes real talent and BALLS to take on such an iconic song and pull it off. Congratulations on having both! OUTSTANDING!!!

[@thomasmcnamara5929]

That was excellent! ❤️

[@badassproductions]

INCREDIBLE! Matt James joining you guys for this song was 100% spot on! Can't wait to see you come through Chicago!

[@SmallTownTitans]

Thank you! Looking forward to visiting the Windy City! - Phil

[@curtnslurpn8369]

Bro !!!!! That was sick !

[@katyland1015]

Well...all I can say is...DAMN!! That is one of the best covers I have ever heard! Two power house singers, and even the guitar player kicked in on vocals. Keep it up gentlemen...

[@lynbedfordbedford5076]

Yes, awesome

[@boz9657]

I have watched this on loop for an hour... This has woken something inside of me up to work hard with my vocals.. This is absolutely phenomenal.

[@BOSS.Productions]

Absolutely floored. Fkn unbelievable talent. What a performance ❤️🤘

[@reginarepp3639]

The hair on my arms is standing up ya know how when a song hits just right because it’s so damn good....ya 🤘🤘🤘

[@jasonwright5663]

These dudes kick ass we are big fans ❤❤❤

[@maximiliankolbe_NIN]

Mind Blowing F’n talent. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@TheJhollis86]

Awesome job. Keepin’ Chris’ memory alive!

[@AlbertEno]

hope you like my version 2 kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4OycqyKfKqhY6s

[@pc6uru]

Can listen to these Guy's ALL DAY! Great sound, great voice. Seeing them live the end of the month!

[@rodneyc3980]

That song is sacred ground and you did it justice my friend. Great Job!

[@kajoregister9851]

MATT JAMES - BLACKTOP MOJO - You kick @ss friend!! Love it!

[@thecoder811]

Damn, this literally made me tear up with how well this was done. Kudos.

[@andyjustandy5897]

Damn, I havent been this moved by this song since I first heard it when it released. What an awesome tribute to Chris (RIP!)

[@hescher997]

Just got turned on to these guys by my best bro- if you dont like this then you do not like music or appreciate talent..period. Excellent job S.T.T.

[@TimiTamminen]

Insanely amazing voice! Never stop recording, this is pure talent right here

[@chitarra0302]

You two guys have incredible voices. You’re a Mean One, Dream On, and In The Air Tonight along with many others had already shown that. This is a real treasure to have you both singing together! Thanks for getting him in on this! It just made it that much more special!

[@douglashomrich6725]

One of the BEST covers of ALL time. The harmony is amazing!! These 2 bands should be tour together

[@Will-fi9xv]

The ending is my favorite part everybody singing I'm going hungry in different octaves to harmonize just sounds so good!

[@sabinsaurav4924]

Thanks guys for reviving the rock n roll revolution. This is a ray of hope.

[@jobear955]

Somebody make these guys main stream. They are incredible.

[@rickylawson6588]

Jobear just came across this song they are just ok in my opinion

[@jobear955]

@@rickylawson6588 Nope I heard Temple of the Dog a long, long time ago. I just really like the sound of these guys. This one was ok but the holiday songs they do are outstanding in my opinion.

[@galyien]

They wont go mainstream cause they dont want to go " Mainstream " they have no intention to sell their souls to a record label. No contracts, write what they want, no permissions needed...

[@artistegreen]

They serve the art. But i get it, more people should see them and be inspired to serve too.

[@hiems9523]

Yeah, incredible how they can sound so similar to a robot

[@ehietpas07]

One of my all time favorite songs. Great Cover

[@1000JayT]

I’ve listened to this about 100 times and it gets better every time I hear it

[@mikeprice5215]

Pure talent from all sides. Small Town Titans and Blacktop Mojo are both on my repeat playlist....

[@suzzie3868]

Sick, just sick as hell .. smokin' .. on point!~

[@JWiRX]

These guys are amazing, and this cover is awesome! Love it! Agreed these guys are all under rated. Top notch talent.

[@MrTurner999]

All 101 people who disliked this video don't understand music

[@markcahalin7621]

Wordimusprime!rockfist!

[@brianmeek9597]

Right? I mean what kids nowadays call music should speak in volumes of what is considered music much less understanding it.

[@loriolry3884]

@@brianmeek9597 Check out Daughtry and Lajon's version - 1000% better. Just my opinion. Daughtry does Chris Cornell justice!

[@nickregan2874]

As a musician who ain’t so great I gotta agree. Renditions are by definition interps. That’s why they interest folks.

[@Nutsludge]

They’re destined for the fires of hell 🔥

[@jennifersmith3023]

Geez I don't think that you guys know how amazing you really are. Bands and singers rarely feel the music in their bones like you do anymore. Even on KZbin you make us feel like we are in the room. AMAZING 😍

[@underourrock]

I hope you never stop doing covers. Your approach to them is really honest, the work you all put into them is very visible, and they come off so polished. I'm not knocking your originals and I would never say to stop doing those, but if I'm being honest I really get a ton of enjoyment out of your takes on these covers. There is something to them that is paying respect to the originals while at the same time the nuance or little bit new take that you bring to them really makes them pop. What I'm trying to say is I have a ton of respect for how you make these songs your own without necessarily changing them very much. Just something in the way you perform them that really makes your covers special.

[@John6-40]

I doubt they'll stop. It's easy money.

[@heathertrout8101]

@@John6-40 they don't do it for the money. Also, a 5 Octive vocal rang is far from " generic". How about stop trolling posts and take your negative shit elsewhere 🖕✌️

[@erikleirmo9147]

Both these vocalists are honestly criminally underrated

[@Darkmatter105]

True talent gets overlooked these days and this band is proof.

[@Trashyman44]

STILL INCREDIBLE this song the most bc of what a huge Chris Cornell fan I am but a lot of your guys covers and own songs kept me going thru a dark time. I'm not fully out of the woods but trying. And I listen to music to try and help myself. Thank you!

[@allisonh2340]

I have major goosebumps.. This is incredible!

[@hadimaniman8325]

@Poisonous Nut bdono indro J

[@rafffahell2429]

Fantástico!

[@marshallburd5087]

wow what a great mix on vocals you two sound great together....thanks

[@Fecoboost]

Chris had such a unique voice

[@tamarabaker6965]

Why are these guys not on the radio? They are so talented

[@PaulJKloiber]

Absolutely massive, IMHO the two most powerful voice in rock today. These guys have to tour together, talk about a guaranteed draw, they would sell out in every town.

[@trendkiller1382]

My God! That range is unbelievable! Well Done, Gentlemen. You never cease to amaze me! 👍🏻

[@timothysalinas37]

Can we talk about the vocal performance for one second. The harmony of the original song is what made it iconic. It's a true labor of talent to hit those notes in harmony. Amazing. Well done!

[@bowieismydog]

Matt James is the greatest voice on this planet. He can literally cover ANY genre.

[@ashleylynn9333]

Incredible.👍💪🇺🇸

[@codygifford424]

Chris Cornell would be proud!! 💯💯💯💯

[@buckymacclusky3607]

Eddie vedder is

[@Septimussteele1985]

I agree, probably one of the best covers I think.

[@justindy333]

Honestly, I was skeptical of this just because of how legendary the original is and living up to the memory of Cornell/Vedder didn't seem possible. They did this song justice and earned a massive standing ovation from me though. Bravo gentlemen!👍👏👏👏

[@txstumpy5536]

Extremely well done!!! A great homage you guys should be proud of! ... I miss Chris, but I think he’d be flattered!

[@kalmah24]

I LOVE chris cornell, eddie vedder, temple of the dog. And YOUR VOICE. Good work to u and the band

[@da3726]

What a great cover of a great song. Love that they didn't try to mimic the original iconic voices, but they do their own thing.

[@chrisjordan8789]

Great work. Good vocal harmonies, guitar work very tidy! Thumbs up!

[@sharonwingate67]

oh my gosh!! nailed it! 🙌💪✌❤❤❤

[@fishwhistle24]

Epic! You guys kill it man. Keep rockin, hope to see you guys at a concert one day.

[@amberanderson7153]

Love it

[@Warlanda]

jaw dropping awesomeness; I haven't had that powerful a reaction to a group/song since "Subliminal Verses" was released. thanks for feeding me and others who have been starved for true talent for years

[@carolynmiller7136]

These guys are simply amazing. I find myself in tears every time I hear them, their sound goes straight to my heart!

[@brianw.1649]

Gave it a like before the video finished loading because this is one of my favorite songs. What a spot on magnificent cover.

[@richardgeddings8273]

I have yet to find a better cover than this one. The back and forth vocals are amazingly done. 👌

[@BrokeAtBestMusic]

Saw the title and instantly knew I was in for a treat. Bravo! Can you not make it look so easy? lol

[@AlbertEno]

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[@SmallTownTitans]

Haha we can try! 😉 Thank you! - Jonny

[@Trouble-Clef]

Chris Cornell was my all time favourite singer and now Phil Freeman is!! And now I'm hooked on Matt!! I have to check out Blacktop Mojo!! Keep on rockin' down the house! 🎸

[@shamusp7084]

That brought forth the tears! Wow. Absolutely amazing!

[@brianscheimann4876]

Simply amazing when two powerful vocalists collaborate on an amazing cover of an amazing song done originally by one of the greatest vocalists to ever live. Great job, keep the good music coming!!!

[@John6-40]

The original will never be topped, but good work.

[@triplevee2198]

Deric Gregory, was gonna say something like that. I think y’all can really, but leave this one alone.

[@jazz8000]

@@triplevee2198 Lets limit art, yay

[@triplevee2198]

Pancake Why be original when you can rip others off?

[@swearenginl87]

Impossible to fill Chris Cornell's shoes but these dudes did pretty fucking well. They both got some pipes.

[@jmears1]

Right on bro

[@bradcoull2567]

Both Small town Titans and Blacktop mojo are so underappreciated I Love both Bands

[@beautifuljoe1313]

One of my dreams is to see SST on Live from Daryl’s House, doing stuff like this.

[@chrisharbilas5998]

beautifuljoe1313 Great idea. LFDH needs some new episodes and talent.

[@joshcobb7765]

I cannot get enough of Small Town Titans.

[@danielbrinlee9939]

2 secs in and I said, this is gonna be awesome.

[@AlbertEno]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4OycqyKfKqhY6s

[@browneyedgirl5030]

Im so hungry for more of THIS!!!!!

[@tracephillips3494]

😲 Woah!!! Can't wait to hear this at your next show!! Absolutely flawless!

[@celsmanx]

Wowow!!!! Extraordinary!!!! Enchanted!🥰🥰🥰🥰💥

[@maryannee4990]

Absolutely LOVE this performance. Keep them coming - you have a Canadian fan for life. 🤗

[@WyomingASMR]

Wow, I've watched like 100 times and just noticed the King Ropes hat Matt James is wearing. Thanks for representing Wyoming 🤠

[@amandasivley7310]

You guys FREAKING ROCK! Keep on keeping on!✌️💙💚

[@scotttruehart8024]

Omg, I love Blacktop and I love STT. Both are super talented and criminally unheard of.

[@sledhead250]

id love to hear an alice in chains cover

[@ericsmith3406]

Kenneth Shields rooster fuck yea

[@MrCamerononicus]

Kenneth Shields and GNR!

[@detectingrodsandreels2445]

look up ben guiles on youtube. hes the guitarist he does an amazing cover of the rooster

[@jayj8664]

Would?

[@mikealkinburgh8290]

Hell yeah

[@Trashyman44]

i honestly cant stop listening to this. Amazing

[@TerryL263]

How are you guys not filling stadiums

[@claystaggs8908]

They are definitely a great band no doubt, but unfortunately the music industry is a complicated thing.

[@paulbeahm3891]

@@claystaggs8908 more like a bullshit thing.

[@sgorneau]

@pupp woof whoa ... wait a fucking second. He sounds like nothing him. This sounds like a country-pop version of the song.

[@SmallTownTitans]

Someday Terry! World domination! 😎 - Jonny

[@robertmassie9282]

They are

[@sherryewy8522]

Matt James! Wonderful! Wonderful Voice! I gotta get out more!😂 great job all of you!

[@fvdscujnvddr45742wd]

i didint know that de bald from brazzers sings too, im just kiding i love the version, congrats

[@stephaniefischer-travis1579]

Hahahahhaha!!! Johnny Sins 😉

[@breekeenan4160]

Their voices just works together

[@JSRoman-nx1uw]

MORE Grunge! MORE Grunge! MORE Grunge!!!!

[@chriscox5829]

Well done y’all. One of my top songs from the day and you all slayed it. 🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@xwarx1000]

Beautiful 👍👍