Nu Roots Steppa Dub

BPM: 146
Label: Nefta Records

Declaration Of Independence

Ras Neftali, ambassador of the bass culture sound in Venezuela.

Ras Neftali began his musical career at the early age of 4 making his first appearance in a school
function and later at the age of 10 years in several venezuelan folk music festivals. During his teenage
years he approaches to Punk Rock and Metal subsequently playing in diferent projects of both
genders.
In 2004 he formed his first reggae band called ¨Nyahbinghi Warriors” being composer, drummer and
writer on the group. Later in 2007 he founded with Dr. Norrys the project “Roots and Mystic” as lead
singer, writer and guitarist, releasing in 2012 their album “Mystica y raíces” and participating in various
festivals and concerts where they share scene with artists like Fidel Nadal, Apache & Canserbero
among others. In that same period (2007-2008) he joined the group Nou Vin Lakay as drummer and
record the Evolu-zion and Manía Albums, participating in various international festivals like The
Foundation Reggae Fest in La Coruña Spain, The Rototom Reggae Contest Latino in Bogotá Colombia
and The Rototom Sunsplash Reggae Festival in Valencia, Spain, opening for international artists as
Sean Paul, Junior Kelly and sharing the stage and backstage with most of the top reggae artists in the
world.
As a drummer he has worked with bands of the local Caracas scene like Culto Aborigen, Yakohana, Jey
da polemic, Roots (maracay), Círculo Dub, Arena, Kotufa & Custom Band and Bituaya. In 2011 he stay
in La Coruña Spain with the group "One Reggae Band" and recorded the 5 song EP titled "One Straw
Revolution".
In present day Ras Neftali just released his first solo Album called "Steppaz Sound Killah", a compilation
of 10 tracks and remixes centered in Dub and Stepper genres, Co-produced with music producer José
"ZoundColector" Parra and the collaboration of venezuelan reggae singers Onechot and Adelking
Farmer. The album is currently distributed by the venezuelan label Optikal Dubs Records.
Discography
Nou Vin Lakay
· 2008: Evolu-zion LP.
2012: Manía LP.
Roots and Mystic
· 2012: Mystica y Raíces LP.
One Reggae Band
· 2011: One Straw Revolution EP.
Ras Neftali
· 2015: Steppaz Sound Killah LP.

Singles :
·2016: JahTubbys Inspiration - Master Key Records.
·2016: Skanka Lion Roar - Consultorio Records & Master Key Records.
·2016:  Arise Tune (Gypsy Steppa Remix) - Master Key Records.
·2016: Persian Steppa - Master Key Records
·2016: The Lumpia Steppa - Master Key Records
·2016: Declaration of Independence - Nefta Records
·2016: Master Key Stepping - Ft. Dr. Norrys - Master Key Records

He is currently promoting his record label called Nefta Records dedicated exclusively to gender Steppa Dub