Fat Freddy's Drop

Detroit producer and DJ, Theo Parrish, translates Mother Mother with a vocal and instrumental re-wiring of the original soulful, techno-tinged workout off the album Blackbird.

Mother Mother (Theo Parrish Translation)

Mother Mother

Fat Freddy's Drop - Mother Mother Theo Parrish Translation

The rebirth of Live At The Matterhorn the 2001 album that captured the essence of Fat Freddy’s Drop jam origins. Finally available on heavyweight vinyl. The new limited edition 2LP 180gm vinyl features a track per side ‘Runnin’, ‘Rain’, ‘No Parking’ and ‘Bounce’ spanning a total of 70 minutes. Mastered by Calyx Studio, Berlin.
Limited edition LATM available at FFD shop bit.ly/1FU0uJs﻿

Originally released on CD in 2001, the recording was made when Freddys was honing its sound and chops in the Wellington underground music scene, and taken from a mini disc feed from the desk.
The stage was literally the back garden of Wellington’s den of iniquity The Matterhorn just down the road from Ghuznee HQ. The audience consisted of a random collection of 30 people most of whom from memory were hospitality workers having a drink after work. Legend.
Having started as a few musician mates playing along to instrumental B-side records dropped by DJ MU aka Fitchie, by 2001 Freddys was a solid six piece who liked nothing better than to jam. Freddys distinctive hi-tek soul qualities shine through led by the velvet vocals of singer Joe Dukie aka Dallas Tamaira. It’s Fulla Flash aka Warren Maxwell on saxophone, the fore runner to Chopper Reeds. Trombonist Hopepa aka Joe Lindsay is yet to join the band.

‘Live At The Matterhorn’ went on to sell Platinum in New Zealand and while it pre-dates the bands record breaking ‘Based On A True Story’ studio album it's a touchstone for those wanting to experience Freddys early jams, the source for where Freddys story began.

Live at Matterhorn

No Parking

Fat Freddy's Drop - Midnight Marauders

'TonganChic' House remix of Shiverman by Soane, Auckland DJ, producer & musician. Gone too soon, RIP Soane. 
Originally from the village of Vava'u in Tonga, one of the legends of NZ Aotearoa music scene. Thanks for the beats bro. Chur.

Fat Freddy's Drop Shiverman Soane Remix

Progressive electro remix of Shiverman by INVŌKER aka Guillaume producer from Paris, France. We caught up with INVŌKER aka Guillaume after our gig at Le Trianon in July. He presented us with the best French baguettes, Camembert and burgandy. Blew our minds. Enjoy! 
Check more INVŌKER tunes @invokermusic

Shiverman INVŌKER aka Guillaume Remix

Rewind selector with a 'parlour special' of our show at Muffathalle, Munich in June 2011, recorded and presented by Radio M94.5. 'Roady' guest vocal Ladi6. Thanks Daniela Kantner, Radio M94.5 crew, and chur Munich Fred Heads. Hang loose. Copyright Fat Freddy's Drop & Radio M94.5 - for your listening ears only, not downloads eh bro.

Fat Freddy's Drop Live Muffathalle, Munich

Brand new instrumental 'Bohannon Dub'. Hails from the lab of DJ Fitchie who, unbeknown to the bros, hit record while they were jamming in the lead up to a recording session. The title is inspired by Daniel Best's Berlin soulclub 'Bohannon' that he named in honour of American disco stomp musician, bandleader and producer, Hamilton Bohannon. Check the video 'Jetlag Does Venice, Bohannon Dub' on <www.fatfreddysdrop.tv>





Blackbird

Bohannon

Unleashing Razor from Fat Freddy's Drop new album BAYS, worldwide album release 23 October.  
Pre-order BAYS FFD.lnk.to/Bays
Freddys beatmaster DJ Fitchie said "There's no fucking around on this one. Blaze is on fire...he's on a synthesiser treadmill, struggling to stay in control at times but in the end provides the perfect backdrop for Dukie's angst-ridden words." 

Bays

Razor

We're delighted to premiere 'Razor' from New Zealand based seven-piece, Fat Freddy's Drop, taken from their forthcoming album, ‘BAYS’, out on October 23rd 2015.

Following the worldwide success of ‘Blackbird’ in 2013, the band are back with a 9-track LP recorded at the band’s BAYS Studio in Kilbirnie, Wellington a former 1950s HMV vinyl pressing plant. The lead single features the now signature sound of the band, beautifully melding reggae and jazz aesthetics with techno production.

Check the Premieres series over on Youtube, or here on Gilles' Worldwide Radio Soundcloud, alongside his weekly guest mixes. Repost them on your own account to be notified when new ones are added!

Pre-order album here!

Fat Freddy's Drop - Razor (Worldwide Premiere)

Based On a True Story

Ray Ray

Dr. Boondigga & The Big BW

Shiverman

"Boondigga" from "Dr. Boondigga & The Big BW" (2009) album

Fat Freddy's Drop - Boondigga

Cay's Crays (Digital Mystikz Remix)

'Midnight Marauders' remix by DJ Vadim + The Electric vocalists, soulstress Sabira Jade and lyrical marvel MC Pugs Atomz. Taken from Fat Electric Drop, DJ Vadim VS Fat Freddy's Drop EP, available now on 12" vinyl at www.fatfreddysdrop.com - strictly limited edition vinyl release.

MIDNIGHT MARAUDERS, FAT ELECTRIC DROP

'Wandering Eye' remix by DJ Vadim + The Electric vocalists, soulstress Sabira Jade and lyrical marvel MC Pugs Atomz. Taken from Fat Electric Drop, DJ Vadim Vs Fat Freddy's Drop EP, available now on 12" vinyl at www.fatfreddysdrop.com - strictly limited edition vinyl release.

WANDERING EYE, FAT ELECTRIC DROP

'Pull The Catch' remix by DJ Vadim + The Electric vocalists, soulstress Sabira Jade and lyrical marvel MC Pugs Atomz. Taken from Fat Electric Drop, DJ Vadim Vs Fat Freddy's Drop EP, available now on 12" vinyl at www.fatfreddysdrop.com - strictly limited edition vinyl release.

PULL THE CATCH, FAT ELECTRIC DROP

'Flashback' remix by DJ Vadim + The Electric vocalists, soulstress Sabira Jade and lyrical marvel MC Pugs Atomz. Taken from Fat Electric Drop, DJ Vadim Vs Fat Freddy's Drop EP, available now on 12" vinyl at www.fatfreddysdrop.com - strictly limited edition vinyl release.

FLASHBACK, FAT ELECTRIC DROP

Fat Freddy's Drop - Hope (Hope For A Generation Version)

Blackbird, the opening track from the third studio album by soul pirates Fat Freddy's Drop.

Fat Freddy's Drop

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