Fat Freddy's Drop’s pirate soul train, resolutely independent, worldwide.

Formed in 1999 in Wellington, New Zealand our sound draws inspiration from almost every part of the black music lexicon. Soul drenched vocals and jazz harmonies collide with tape delays and echo chambers, underpinned by a rhythm section as comfortable laying down a throbbing, techy soundscape as they are a swampy blues stomp.


Based in Birmingham, UK, Friendly Fire Music is a label and recording studio specialising in live roots and reggae revival.

Friendly Fire also has a band which performs live shows and composes and records riddims, Friendly Fire Band, as well as a soundsystem responsible for Birmingham's longest lasting weekly reggae linkup since 2001,  Jam Jah Sound.

Born In Moseley Birmingham, Kezia is a truly homegrown talent: a neo Soul jazz funk singer songwriter, highly influenced by artists such as Jill Scott, Mary Wells and Billy Holiday to name a few. Growing up in” hippy” Moseley, Birmingham, Kezia has been exposed to a wide variety of different genres of music, from reggae, afro beat , jazz , and rhythm and blues. Her music is a collective mix of these very same influences. Her voice is distinctive , soulful and seductive to the ear; an intoxicating experience which leaves audiences wanting more.

Kezia is currently working on a debut ep, following collaborations with her equally talented brother Eybes , known as @eybesbeats. This sibling collaboration has merged Eybes hip hop background with Kezia’s soulful vocals to create a fresh new sound with incredible vocals. Building on previous well received performances at music festivals such as Mostly Jazz Funk Soul festival, Strawberry Fields, Leamington Peace Festival and renowned music venues such as The Jazz Cafe in London, Kezia's performance will definitely be one to watch out for.

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