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The Brand New Heavies (UK)
“Back with a vengeance.” So said The Hollywood Reporter’s Craig Rosen. The Heavies’ triumphant return marks the re-emergence of one of the most innovative, influential, R&B and funk groups of the last 15-plus years. In the mid-1980s, after bonding over their love of American funk and soul music - notably James Brown and the Meters - Simon Bartholomew, Jan Kincaid and Andrew Levy formed The Brand New Heavies as an instrumental outfit. Based in west London, the band fitted perfectly into the rare groove and then acid jazz club scenes at the time, which also became associated with other notable long standing career artists such as Jamiroquai and Incognito. |
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Special Collaboration
Najip Ali & DJ Aldrin (SG)
Being a trendsetter, Najip was entrusted by Suria, the Singapore Malay Channel to produce and host its first ever talkshow. Dubbed Kopi O Teh Tarik, the show made waves for its 5 seasons here and was the most watched programme on the Suria channel.
Recognised for his talents, Najip also produced and was the creative director for Channel 5’s Rated E and Arts Central’s FRONT (sr 2). In Nov 2007, he helmed the SingaRaya concert at the Esplanade Concert Hall. Najip Ali is poised to meet the ever-evolving needs of the Singaporean and the region. |
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Jive Talking (SG)
Jive Talking is a veteran Singaporean band with years of great success. Having performed together with some of the world’s most famous musicians like B.B.King, Kenny G, James Ingram and many more, the band never fails to capture the audience’s attention. |
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The Bushmen (SG)
It may sound strange to most that a reggae band would sprout from an eclectic scence that is dominated by the top 40s and the international arena at large. But for the young members of Bushmen, theirs was a co-existence realised by a common aim when they start performing. |
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DJ Josh (SG)
Josh M has been at the forefront of the Dance scene throughout Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Hong Kong and all other parts of Asia you can think of, is one of the most sought after and revered DJs in Asia. His experience and versatility always deliver a musical experience to a wide range of dance floor junkies. |
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Quasimode (JP)
Quasimode a 4 piece Jazz band based in Tokyo, Japan and was formed in 2002. Their sound is based on authentic jazz rhythms from the 60s and 70s and has been linked with similar Jap-Jazz bands like Soil & Pimp Session and Sleepwalker. With a mixed club and latin feel they deliver all their music live and have gained a strong support in their native Japan. Quasimode consists of Yusuke Hirado (Piano), Takahiro "Matzz" Matsuoka (Percussions), Kazuhiro Sunaga (Bass), and Takashi Okutsu (Drums). |
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COSA NOSTRA
FEATURING MISS MIC (SG)
A combination of a DJ (Dean) and musician/producer (Kaye), the music production partnership was born somewhere around 2004. Their music has gotten the thumbs up from Tyler Askew (Rude Movements), Michael Ruetten, Raggy (Off Limits Radio), Rainer Truby (Truby Trio), Ennio Styles, DJ Fred Spider, and the duo have rocked floors in Hong Kong, Australia, Malaysia, Indonesia and London. |
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CUBANIA (SG)
Cubania is a seven piece Cuban Dance band with the ability to play Latin music and other forms of popular music i.e. Funk, R&B, Jazz, Latin Jazz, POP. The entertainment is high energy with appeal to both Salsa/Latin music lovers and contemporary music fans. |
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DON (SG)
Don the debonair DJ by night releases his diverse musical taste of mashed up eclectism for the wholesome souls. Out to tease punters with his spiritual feelings & readings of the floor with his blend of hip hop, afro- funk soul - Baltimore to Baile Funk, deep house, broken Latin jazz to the twisting of minimalism its his techno game. |
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DJ Aldrin from ONE (SG)
Renowned for his massive percussive-tribaltech house fusion style, Aldrin has consistently thrilled crowds of thousands with his flawless, genre bending sets. At the same time, he has proved versatile and innovative, developing his own deeper, more organic house set for smaller and more intimate settings. Adored for his music by a faithful and growing following in Asia and fast gaining unanimous global recognition as one the finest DJs anywhere, Aldrin is set to make a massive impact on the global dance scene. |
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Lapsap (KL)
After discovering the true value of rubbish and found the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. 5ft and Mr Puah then set off on this mission to find the true value of rubbish by throwing unique private rubbish parties themed Lapsap (rubbish in Cantonese). There’s just no room for seriousness, just rubbish fromconversation, experiences, fashion..anything that’s full of shit! |
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Dubwise (SG)
The bona fide boycott of what should be heard, ingested and put on a pedestal is what sends these wildchilds into worlds previously unexplored (personally). With the small forces in mind, it provided the impetus the duo needed to reunite. After their first real collaboration in 2002 in a shoddy joint in which they were greeted to a circle-pit. They continued their bass encapsulated journey separately playing minormajor gigs, organising other deejays into reckless collectives and parties. Melodically assaulting revellers they continue to humanize the isolated genres of the music world. |
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MC Vandal (CA)
Jason Schadt, also known to the world as Vandal, is an emcee/producer & world traveler from Toronto, Canada. Over the past 16 years Hip Hop has played an important role in his creative expression. Currently Vandal is busy working the release of his first album, “The Nomadic Addict”, on his own record label Urban Camper Entertainment. Vandal is working with Symbolik Music Crew on recording and writing tracks for their up-coming release. |
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Freaky Z (SG)
Funny by nature, Freaky Z combines situational comedy with hip hop music. This results in an original soundscape of bassheavy funk rhythms and minor chord progressions typical of Latin and Malay music alike, hitting the right notes with all audiences, and not just hip hop fans. Producing under the moniker, The F Word, he has been an undeniable factor in the beat-making circle, helping the very popular to the novice with his custom-made beats, always tinged with the Freaky Z signature. |
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Arabyrd (KL)
Spunky little “Miss Hip Hop She Don’t Stop” has been surrounded by music all her life. At 17, Arafah spent the next few years collaborating with Too Phat, Ella, Sasi, the Don, Camelia and Ahli Fiqir among others. As a performer, she has opened for Jurassic 5, Beastie Boys, Spiritual South (UK), Mad Mats (Sweden) and Black Eyed Peas in KL and Singapore. As a fashion enthusiast who is active in the scene, she has specialized in performances at glamorous fashion events. |
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DJ Koflow (SG)
DJ KoFlow, started DJing and competing in 2001, by 2002, he was placed 1st Runner Up at the Singapore DMC Technics World DJ Championships 2002. The following year, he went on to win the coveted title of Singapore DMC Champion 2003. An influential force in his gifted craft and unique versatility, Ko Flow has supported international artists such as Missy Elliot, Jazzy Jeff, Roonie G., DJ ShortKut, DJ Jred, The Herbaliser, MC Jin, Dynamo Production and The Black Eyed Peas. Having released his 1st EP in Aug 2008 that combines a collaboration with several traditional musicians, you can except only the highest & finest sounds from the Asian Hip Hop underground. |
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DJ Titus (SG)
Titus’s band of music encompasses some of the hardest Hip Hop beats with a touch of smooth grooves and a dash of funk. As a Hip Hop DJ: the microphone is an essential tool to deliver his style to the dance floor. Heavy beats, Bass and only finest Hip Hop tracks are selected to create the vibes for the receiving crowd. |
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Wicked Aura Batucada (SG)
Being Singapore's premiere samba percussion band, Wicked Aura Batucada works any crowd with a special fusion of samba batucada music with funk, afrobeats and local ethnic rhythmic influences. Never failing to deliver a high-energy performance, Wicked Aura Batucada has vowed the crowds in numerous countries such as Spain, UK, Australia, Korea and Sri Lanka, and captured the hearts and minds of audiences with infectious drumbeats and compositions. |
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STASSH (SG)
When Dave Tan (DJ Hook) and Keith (DJ KFC) got together and decided that it was time to pull people out of a thumping, plastic clubland and back to the roots of a great party, they never thought they’d get past one. But more than 5 years and masses of funk, soul, brothers and sistas later, their brand of eclectic good time party music and block party philosophy has never failed to create the atmosphere that has made Stassh nights the most inviting and enjoyable parties of the calendar. Always evolving with new sounds, Stassh has been keeping it with the joneses. |
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VINNIE Q (HK)
Inspired by pioneers, visionaires and collection staples such as Tito Puente, George Benson, The Mizell Brothers, Roy Ayers, Massive Attack, Fila Brazillia, Thievery Corporation to Phil Asher, Miguel Migs, Peter Kurder, Masters At Work to Rainer Truby, Jazznova, United Future Organization , amongst an endless eclectic list... complimented with a keen ear for rhythm & melody, perfected by hours clocked behind the decks, you’ll witness that Q’s passion for music and know-how is manifested in his sets. |
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