Fat Freddy's Drop: Unique mix of soulful melodies and reggae from New Zealand!
List of Fat Freddy's Drop's featurings
Ria Hall, Tourettes & Ladi6
Fat Freddy's Drop's age
Fat Freddy's Drop is currently NaN years old.
Fat Freddy's Drop's country of origin
Fat Freddy's Drop is from New Zealand.
Fat Freddy's Drop members' real names
Fat Freddy's Drop members' real names are Chris Faiumu, Joe Lindsay, Toby Laing, Scott Towers & Iain Gordon.
The Success Story of Fat Freddy's Drop
Who is Fat Freddy's Drop?
Fat Freddy's Drop is a seven-piece musical group from Wellington, New Zealand. Originally formed in 1999, the group consists of Chris Faiumu (DJ Fitchie), Joe Lindsay (Hopepa), Toby Laing (Toby), Scott Towers (Scoobie), Iain Gordon (dub master I.G.), Tehimana Kerr (Jetlag Johnson) and Dallas Tamaira (Joe Dukie).
What Kind of Music Do They Play?
Fat Freddy's Drop plays a unique mix of soulful melodies and reggae that has gained them an international fan base. Their music has been described as “a unique blend of roots reggae, dub, jazz, soul, funk and digital sounds”. The band has released four studio albums to date: “Based on a True Story” (2005), “Dr Boondigga & The Big BW” (2009), “Blackbird” (2013) and “Bays” (2015).
Collaborations
Fat Freddy's Drop have collaborated with many other artists over the years. These include Ria Hall, Tourettes and Ladi6. The group also worked with the late great Prince on the track “Crimson & Clover”.
Awards & Accolades
Fat Freddy's Drop have won several awards over the years. These include six New Zealand Music Awards and one award from APRA. They have also been nominated for two Grammy Awards.
Social Media Presence
Fat Freddy's Drop have a strong presence on social media. Their Twitter account has over 30k followers and their Instagram account has over 15k followers. They also have an active Facebook page with over 90k likes.
Conclusion
Fat Freddy's Drop are one of New Zealand’s most successful musical acts. With their unique blend of soulful melodies and reggae, they have gained an international fan base and achieved several awards and accolades. For more information about the group, follow them on social media.
