God Said Give ‘Em Drum Machines is a brand that is part of The Music Origins Project, a groundbreaking initiative that aims to map out the history and future of music. By identifying cultural regions, historic locations, and venues where musical art forms originated and evolved, this project provides a multimedia lens for the exploration of each genre. The team behind God Said Give ‘Em Drum Machines is comprised of passionate students and expert volunteers who are dedicated to unlocking the barriers of time and geography faced by music enthusiasts, students, and travelers seeking to learn about the origins of different musical genres.

The brand offers a searchable index of the cultural origins of musical art forms, complete with geo-located multimedia primary sources, music, and crowdsourced commentary. Founded by David Grandison Jr., who has a deep understanding of storytelling and technology, God Said Give ‘Em Drum Machines is not only a brand but also a feature film that delves into the birth of Techno music in Detroit and its influence on electronic music worldwide. Through this film and The Music Origins Project, God Said Give ‘Em Drum Machines aims to teach young people digital storytelling and other STEM skills