"I Wish" - by Nappy Riddem
Live at The Hamilton - Washington
Saturday March 1st, 2014
Live Video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2gmqGZdZ4A
http://www.nappyriddem.com



After back to back sold out performances at The Hamilton,  Washington DC’s top live venue, Junior Marvin’s Force One and Nappy Riddem are ready to take the Foundation To Creation show on the road for the rest of the year. Junior Marvin left his solo career to join Bob Marley & The Wailers after turning down an offer from Stevie Wonder on the very same date, February 14th, 1977.  This June sees the tour head to North Carolina, Alabama and New York, and to promote these shows, both Junior Marvin and Nappy Riddem are releasing a new song and a live video.

A positive, uplifting reggae party is always a good time, and the track “Bad Mind People” delivers the goods, complete with a rocking guitar solo by Junior Marvin.  With the new track comes a Bad Mind People music video with live footage from The Hamilton and other shows.  Nappy Riddem has a freshly mastered live recording and video of their deeply conscious reggae-soul tune “I Wish.”

The Foundation To Creation Tour featuring Junior Marvin’s Force One and Nappy Riddem are eager to set-up interviews, free downloads, features and radio play for the June tour dates.  Both artists are available for interviews upon request.  A download link is provided for a folder full of press assets, music, admat posters and more.  

UPCOMING TOUR DATES:
June 19th – The Blind Tiger, Greensboro, NC
June 20th – Asheville Music Hall, Asheville, NC
June 21st – Carribean Jerk Fest, Birmingham, AL
June 26th – Brooklyn Bowl, New York, NY
June 28th – Stephen Talkhouse, Amagansett, NY


Nappy Riddem | "I Wish" (Live @ The  Hamilton 3/1/14)

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.

....everthing is music and everybody is a flower!

Nappy Riddem | "I Wish" (Live @ The Hamilton 3/1/14)

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