Fat Freddy’s Drop are my 2nd favorite band out there (The Roots being the other) as they bring a sound that is truly unique and incredible.  They present a new spin to reggae-dub, combining elements of hip-hop, rock, funk, blues, electronica all under a reggae umbrella and headlined by the smooth soulful voice of lead singer, Joe Dukie.  FFD gained intial acclaim when Gilles Peterson discovered their talents and praised them whenever possible on his BBC Radio program.  They hail from New Zealand and to date have only toured in their native country, Australia and parts of Europe, but their live show is astounding and is not to be missed.  I strongly urge you to check out their first release, Based On A True Story, and they are putting the finishing touches on their follow up record, due out this summer.  Here is an electrifying rendition of “Roady” from a gig they had in Paris, as well as high quality video of a live performance of their new single, “The Camel” live from London last December (be sure to hit the “HD” button option).

Fat Freddy’s Drop - Roady

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