Welcome to the Official Scalper site where you can keep updated with all the goings on.

Scalper is Nadeem Shafi, born and raised in East London of Pakistani descent. First seen in Aotearoa New Zealand at WOMAD 1997 as the vocalist for the British band Fun-da-mental. Now based on the wild West Coast of Auckland, having moved here in 2007. Scalper is Hip Hop like you’ve never heard it before. Moody, gritty beats with introspective lyrics that conjure visions of epic proportions, and an electrifying live performance that demands attention.

Flesh & Bones - Out Now




The Scalper debut album Flesh & Bones is now available on CD at all major and independent music stores across New Zealand.

"Ruthless and dark...informed and empowering."
**** Scott Kara, NZ Herald

"What could be New Zealand's most polished and accomplished album for 2010."
**** James Belfied, Sunday Star Times

"Heady, intelligent and intense...an extremely serious release...very impressive."
**** Jeff Neems, Waikato Times


For overseas buyers wanting at purchase a CD copy, hit the Buy Now button to purchase the album using PayPal or Credit card.

Alternatively, you can purchase Flesh & Bones from the following digital retailers (click name to be taken to the store):

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Latest News from Scalper

The new album is mixed & mastered. Just dealing with the business side of things now and hoping for a release very soon. 

Remember the first Scalper album “Flesh & Bones” is still available as a free download alongside the new single “One Friend” here : www.scalper.bandcamp.com

Feel free to share the music.

Peace. Scalper

Gonna be doing a short set this coming Sat 5th Nov 2011 supporting these cool cats. Peace.

The first taste off the forthcoming Scalper album “Butchers Bakers” out Feb 2012.

“One Friend” featuring Mau from Earthling.

Available as a “name your price” or free download. Click the photo to hear the track or download.

Feel free to spread the word. Peace. Scalper

http://www.scalper.bandcamp.com 

The Scalper album “Flesh & Bones” is now available as a free digital download via the link. Feel free to share the link. New album in Feb 2012. Peace

Witi Ihimaera @ Auckland Festival

I will be doing an interpretation of Witi Ihimaera’s “Creation Myth” for Unitone Hi Fi who are one of 12 Aotearoa New Zealand musicians who have been chosen for these 3 shows. All 12 will be doing different interpretations of Witi Ihimaera’s works. More details about dates, venues and ticket prices via the link. Peace

http://aucklandfestival.co.nz/events/ihimaera.aspx

Scalper pics from the Public Enemy show. Scalper was support act. Auckland 2011.

Photos by Aleks Sakowski

Chuck D, Scalper, Flava Flav……..backstage at the Auckland show for The Fear of a Black Planet tour 2011.

I had the honour of being the support act for the 2 Aotearoa New Zealand shows.

Thanks to Jim, Alex at Bench Music and all his team for the slot and the hospitality. Peace.

Public Enemy with Scalper & Ghost supporting….Tickets on Sale now

Watch the video for King Kapisi's new single "Safari" here 

Buy the new King Kapisi single "Safari" here....Produced by Scalper & King Kapisi 

Scalper supporting Public Enemy New Zealand tour

Great news. Scalper has been confirmed as the support act for the Great Public Enemy.

They will be here in Aotearoa New Zealand on the 7th Jan 2011 in Christchurch & on the 8th Jan in Auckland playing at the town hall.

A true blessing. Peace.

www.Publicenemy.com

Scalper album review ( In French ) for Premonition Magazine, France 

Flesh & Bones album review by J.m Chabrerie for the long running French magazine Premonition.

Scalper "Flesh & Bones" available now on Bandcamp 

This is the new music video for ‘Black Glory’ from Scalper’s debut album ‘Flesh and Bones’. Direction and Cinematography by Aleksander Sakowski.

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