Name: Special Edition Part 1
Brand: Fat Freddy's Drop

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Bonus disc: No

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DRP28LP

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Black

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Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2020-05-20

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

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Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

0730003462894

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2 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

Artist

Fat Freddy's Drop

Genre GB

Reggae / Dub

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The Drop

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,

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.

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New Zealand juggernaut Fat Freddy’s Drop return with a new studio album, Special Edition Part 1. Part 1 of a double album, Special Edition Part 1, comprises of six tracks of which Raleigh Twenty, Trickle Down and Six-Eight Instrumental were written and recorded undercover at the band’s Wellington studio, Bays, while the other tracks; Special Edition, Kamo Kamo, and OneFourteen, have all been developed and evolved from the band’s celebrated live jam sessions, whilst on the road in front of audiences worldwide.

Supremely crafted at Freddy’s own Bays studio in hometown Wellington, the deep musical and rich vocal layers reflect Freddy’s inspiration from the black music lexicon and is a response to the crowd energy at their world dominating live shows. Special Edition Part 1 is the first release of a long envisaged double album project with separate chapters. The next journey, Part 2 will be released in 2020 after stringent road-testing with audiences over 35 shows across New Zealand, UK and Europe celebrating the release of the Part 1.

Vinyl - The 45rpm vinyl edition is produced with a different track order across four sides and delivers super fat loud audio.

Special Edition Part 1

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