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> Scalper. Flesh & Bones. Border Music.
4 stars (out of 5)
First coming to prominence as a member of British hip-hop collective Fun-da-Mental, the now New Zealand-based Scalper (Nadeem Shafi) releases his debut long-player Flesh & Bones.
A formidable offering, the album echoes the musical malevolence of trip-hop pioneers Tricky and Massive Attack.
Abacus and Threepointonefour - replete with spaghetti western guitar twangs and skittering percussion - positively drip with portent, while his staccato vocal turn on Obsessive Idols enhances the prevailing sense of dread.
A harrowing listen, but a rewarding one nonetheless.
Single Download: Abacus
For those who like: Tricky, Massive Attack, Portishead
- John Hayden
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Real Groove magazine review March issue 2010
Thanks to all at Kiwi Fm for their support and for making Scalper “Flesh & Bones” their album of the week last week. Congratulations to all the Kiwi Fm listeners who tuned in and managed to receive a copy of the album. I hope you all enjoy it very much. Thank You.
Another Big Thanks to my man King Kapisi, Teremoana and band for letting me and Maitreya share his stage and rock “Underground”. Big guy quaked up the Powder rooms and now there is only powder left.
It was a good couple of days and Thanks to Ingrid and the British Council for the invite for “Sounds Aotearoa” 2010. It was inspiring and motivational, plus the showcase artists blew us away.
BIG THANKS to L.A. Mitchell and Band for allowing me to share their stage at Womad. It was a privilige.
L.A. Mitchell ‘s re-interpretation of “Treacherous Disciple” was amazing and really opened my mind up to newer soundscapes. Thank You.
Scalper guesting on LA Mitchell ‘s set for WOMAD this coming week end 13th & 14th March 2010.
Catch LA Mitchell on Sat 13th on the Gables stage at 5pm and Sun 14th on the Dell stage at 9.30pm.
Tune in to George Fm over this weekend Friday 5th March to Sunday 7th March 2010, and have a chance to win a copy of the new Scalper album “Flesh & Bones”.
Gonna be a few lucky ones. Peace.
11:06 pm The Music Mix
Nick Atkinson presents a contemporary music magazine, with interviews and music.
“The Music Mix goes bush to talk to rapper, producer and chicken farmer Nadeem Shafi, alias Scalper… We find Scalper in a state of inspiration; waxing on unity and the magnificent unlikelihood of existence. A Londoner of Pakistani stock, Nadeem calls on a diverse and street-savvy collection of influences. A deeply urban man making records in his converted rural laundry.”
NZ Herald Scalper album review by Scott Kara. Thursday 25th Feb 2010.
NZ Musician Scalper album review by Kate Foster.
Thanks to DJ Substance for having me on his show and the support of the new album. Catch him every Wed night 10pm till 12am on “Urbanology” on www.Georgefm.co.nz
Peace to Haz and the Homebrew Crew.
