Since releasing their debut album on Fort Knox Recordings in 2011, NAPPY RIDDEM has been busy touring nationwide and releasing a string of remixes, transforming itself into an uplifting and conscious reggae band that is funky enough to pack the dancefloor. Started by Mustafa Akbar and Rex Riddem, NAPPY RIDDEM is now joined in the studio and on stage by drummer Jon Modell as part of a 6 piece live band. Other players inlcude Charles Flye (keys), Gordon Sterling (guitar / vocals) and Michael Calve (bass).

The Rock Steady EP contains four upbeat reggae tracks that represent NAPPY RIDDEM’s fresh new sound! The EP starts off strong with a track that shows the group is serious about the healing of the nation. “I Wish” is a deep and meaningful track that reaches the soulful depth of Mustafa Akbar’s vocals. The title track, “Rock Steady” oozes positivity with a groovy, rocksteady vibe, and features Rex Riddem on Ukulele and lead vocals. Keeping the dance vibe going is “Rastaman”, rudeboy defiance on top of an irresistible stepping beat results in pure fire! Closing out the EP is “Red Blood”, featuring Brittany Tanner on additional vocals, a emotional ballad for the people, it is sweet and full of soul.

The Nappy Riddem sound has developed into its own brand of “Dancehall Funk” that moves bodies, hearts, and minds. The Rock Steady EP represents a new beginning for this exciting band from Washington, DC. Reggae for the dancefloor, messages for the people, and fresh beats for the heads. Check out live sets and dj mixes to get to know them better at www.soundcloud.com/nappyriddem.

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GOODIE is an exceptional club DJ and mashup-artist, well known for shaking dance floors and crowd control across the front range.  After many years as head resident DJ at Tahona Tequila (Best of Boulder - Best dance spot) Hapa, and other CO venues,  GOODIE is  accepting DJ bookings for 2024 and beyond.  

GOODIE is an accomplished multi-instrumentalist composer, licenser, producer  and audio engineer with releases on Muti music and other known labels, with over twenty years of experience as a guitarist.  GOODIE owns and operates a studio when he is not in the club mixing, with many originals, remixes, and mashups on the way soon for your listening and dancing enjoyment.

Shamans were once found in all cultures and communities around the world, and these spiritual healers provided guidance to the people, helping them navigate the twists and turns of life, death and culture. Coming straight from the heart of Babylon itself in Washington, D.C. the Shamans of Sound are a talented group of musicians who have joined together to create sonic alchemy with conscious, groove oriented riddims.  The Shamans of Sound are united together in a common purpose; healing of the nation through their spiritual, mind altering sounds and vibrations.

Aslan Howard is a project I’ve been running since 2015. Through this process I discovered a lot about myself, being an Iranian immigrant and speaking a new language, even thinking in it meant discovering things new and old. Some painful, and some joyous.

Aslan came to me as a name reborn.
This project is about trauma and love, loss and life.

Sounds like DC wants to have conversations. We want to get into the hearts and minds of the individuals who make up the burgeoning arts community in the Washington DC region through our Bi-Weekly conversationalist style podcast.

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Jon Modell - jazz fusion, chill, jazz standards, drum n bass, jungle neo-soul. I play drums in the DC area with various groups  and have been working on my own personal music for about 10 years now. I have played live, electronic inspired music since I was 15 years old and continue to bring my love of dj / producer styles and live drumming together with whatever music arises is in my heart to share inspiration, energy and love with the world.

Pete Rafle - aka PR Songsmith - is a Springfield, VA, based bassist, guitarist and singer-songwriter, whose goal is to make the world a little kinder and more connected, one song at a time.

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