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SHAKALAKA

SAFE AND MASSIVE

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Piper and Briss , the creative force behind
the musical collaboration "shakalaka" met in
L.A , summer 2002 .
Originally from kingston Jamaica , Piper migrated
with his family to the UK when he was 10 .
At the age of sixteen Piper was already a popular figure
" Toasting " at many sound systems on the London Club scene .
Piper is The true " ORIGINAL TOASTER " no contest !
Briss born in Paris , France "world beat capital"
Started his musical career playing and recording percussions
and bass for different afro jazz funk or multi ethnic projects
in Paris .After touring in America for a few years , Briss started
producing and writing for artists in Los Angeles , California .
Briss's strong taste for polyrythms with heavy
percussions and bass oriented grooves makes him
a perfect match for Piper'suncompromising
Talent .
SAFE AND MASSIVE
The first Shakalaka release is a perfect blend of Piper's and Briss's
Musical influences .Coming from all african roots and conscious lyrics .
WHAT IS GOING ON WITH SHAKALAKA NOW ?
" THE LIVIN' " The new release is now ready and should be
available soon !
"SKAKALAKA" Is now playing on the LOS ANGELES local scene and getting
ready for touring in 2007 .
A group of hand picked musicians all coming from world Reggae Jazz and
funk roots . A horn section and percussion line up , great backing singers and a Kicking
rythm section !
to learn more about the Band , it's members and the release of the new album " THE LIVIN' "
please Go to ampmix.com
We're looking forward to see you at the shows !
SHAKALAKA .

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Member Since: 6/7/2006
Band Website: ampmix.com
Band Members:Get Your Own! | View SlideshowPIPER :Vocals , lyrics and performances / BRISS :Bass , Music and production , backing vocals / D LAP : keys , backing vocals / COSMO : drums , guitars / TAK T : guitars / JON MITCHEL. :percutions / AMARA WILSON: vocals / AMELIE M'BAYE:vocals/ MARTY S. : bone / DAVE W. : sax / RAFFI : french horn ( the elefant !) / QUEEN ELLA : backing vocals
Influences: High energy sofisticated African ragga funk - easy DUB and high life - funky soukous and Zouk machine topped by the most Supreme Original Toaster Christopher Loyd "Piper"
Sounds Like: you don't want to miss it !
Record Label: a.m.p
Type of Label: Indie