Name: Based On A True Story
Brand: Fat Freddy's Drop

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2009-11-20

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5104912

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Fat Freddy's Drop

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The Drop

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The Drop is a small label based in New Zealand that specializes in releasing hip hop, dub, and soulful reggae music. With a focus on promoting talented artists from these genres, The Drop has established itself as an authority in the industry.

Since its inception, The Drop has been dedicated to curating and delivering high-quality music to its listeners. The label's diverse roster of *artists* showcases the best talent within the hip hop, dub, and soulful reggae scenes.

With an unwavering commitment to supporting emerging artists and pushing boundaries within these genres, The Drop continues to make waves in the music industry. Whether you're a fan of smooth reggae beats or hard-hitting hip hop tracks, The Drop offers something for everyone who appreciates quality music.

First and foremost a live band, constantly tweaking their songs, so that no two performances are the same, Fat Freddy's Drop is a seven-piece family of musicians who have emerged from funk jam bands to reggae soundsystems, jazz improvisation and live techno. They have become one of New Zealand's most respected groups and were awarded Best Live Act at the b-Net NZ Music Awards in 2004.

Fat Freddy's Drop has toured nationwide in New Zealand, as well as Australia, UK and Europe in 2003 and 2004. They have built international partnerships with London's Kartel Records and Berlin's Sonar Kollektiv. The band's original CD "Live at the Matterhorn" went Gold with over 11,000 copies sold purely through word of mouth. Their debut studio album "Based On A True Story" has had chart success in New Zealand since its release in May 2005 and garnered Five Star reviews.

The lineup comprises Chris Faiumu aka DJ Fitchie aka Mu (Band Leader, Effects, Drum Programming, Synthesisers), Dallas Tamaira aka Joe Dukie (Lyricist, Vocals), Scott Towers aka Chopper Reedz (Sax), Toby Laing aka Tony Chang (Trumpet), Joe Lindsay aka Ho Pepa (Trombone), Tehimana Kerr aka Jetlag Johnson (Guitar) and Iain Gordon aka Dobie Blaze (Analogue Keyboard,

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Based On A True Story is the debut studio album from one of New Zealand's most loved and respected groups. The music of Fat Freddy's Drop is a constantly evolving, organic experience, which is rhythm heavy with luscious coatings of jazz, soul and funk, rooted in Aotearoa and delivered with an island attitude. The album features 10 fresh slices of future funk, with surprises, fakes and freaky sidesteps throughout. There are new versions of live favourites like 'This Room', 'Hope and Ernie' (aka 'Willow Tree'), alongside the recent 12" 'Flashback' and six completely new tracks, all mystic supernovas of soul and goodness. An impressive and sublime album that has already reached number one in New Zealand.

Based On A True Story

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