Nappy Riddem releaed new single “RASTAR”

Nappy Riddem releaed new single “RASTAR”

27 October, 2009 | 9.26PM

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Fort Knox Recordings presents
Nappy Riddem - ‘Rastar’
Featuring remixes by Ursula 1000 & Quincy Jointz

“Rastar” is the second release from Fort Knox Recordings ragga-psychedelic funk project Nappy Riddem. This time the trio comprised of producer/DJ Rex Riddem, Fort Knox Five & Thunderball vocalist Mustafa Akbar, and Thievery Corporation Bassist Ashish ‘Hash’ Vyas, is joined by guitarist Rob “International Velvet” Myers, who also plays with Thievery Corporation, See-I and Fort Knox Five.

The collaboration brings forth a funky breaks bouncer with a reggae skank, metal guitar solos and a dubby breakdown. “Rastar” melds these elements with Mustafa Akbar’s Parliament style harmonies and Rex Riddem’s vocals that sound like a cross between Prince and B Real.

Ragga rockstars come to life in this tune. The lyrics paint metaphors of longhaired rockers with Rasta attitudes. Concepts that inspire Nappy Riddem and help shape the music that they write. Funk, Rock, and Reggae, what a great trinity. Here comes the Rastar!

For this single we asked two friends from across the globe to work up phat reworks of Rastar. The first remix was done by someone who is no stranger to Fort Knox, Ursula 1000. Our man Alex, twisted it into a wobbly funk breaks mix with electro synths. The spaced out vocal hook and bassline, will make this monster rock any stage large or small. Next up is our good buddy Quincy Jointz from Freiburg, Germany. We have been rocking out with Quincy for ages. He gave us a copy of his first tune when it was on acetate. History brothas & sistas! Mr Jointz gave Rastar a serious party beat with some funky scratches, and a dope house groove. Another surefire dance floor bomb!

Artist: Nappy Riddem
Release: Rastar
Label: Fort Knox Recordings
Catalog #: FKX027

1. Rastar (Original Mix)
2. Rastar (Ursula 1000 Remix)
3. Rastar (Quincy Jointz Remix)

Now available here:
https://www.beatport.com/en-US/html/content/release/detail/198747/Rastar

What the DJ’s are saying about this tune:

Steve Aoki - “groovy jams, awesome release”

Mixmaster Morris - “my chunky just got funky”

Q-Burns Abstract Message - “Dig the stomp of Quincy Jointz Remix the best ... nice funky skanking action. The pared down vocal suits it well. Superbly produced bits all around, though. Cheers for the listen.”

Miguel Migs - “funky jam… thanks.”

DJ Emch of Subatomic Sound - “like the horns and funk vibes. party tune. Like the deep electro bass and dub vibes on the Ursula mix best though.”

Fuzzbox - “Ursula 1000 brings the party funk!!!!”

Mat The Alien - “really good! going to be dropping this this weekend”

Now available here:
https://www.beatport.com/en-US/html/content/release/detail/198747/Rastar

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