Seth Neblett, a notable author, has penned the critically acclaimed book Mothership Connected: The Women of Parliament-Funkadelic (September 2025, University of Texas Press).
This cultural history reframes one of the most influential movements in American music—Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & Grammy Lifetime Inductees, Parliament-Funkadelic. By focusing on the often-overlooked female members, including his mother, whose contributions were foundational.
As the author of Mothership Connected, Seth has had the opportunity to speak at various prestigious events, including POP Con at the University of Southern California, the DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center, the Stax Museum of American Soul Music, and the National Museum of African American Music.
Mothership Connected has been featured in notable media outlets such as The Washington Post, Harper's Bazaar, Ms. Magazine, Mojo Magazine, and The Wire UK. His work has been widely praised for expanding the historical lens while deepening cultural understanding.
In addition to his success with Mothership Connected, Seth has served as Creative Director and merchandise strategy lead for Chaka Khan Enterprises. He has also directed music videos for Chaka (“I Love Myself”), as well as Miki Howard, Vesta Williams, and Jill Jones. Seth has also served as artist/road manager for Klymaxx featuring Bernadette Cooper, Az-Yet, and Original Mary Jane Girls- Maxi & Cheri.
Seth co-hosts Apollonia Studio 6 with Apollonia Kotero from the film Purple Rain, a cultural and celebrity-focused podcast platform on YouTube that has amassed nearly a million cumulative views.
