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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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Scalper is now represented by Lorraine Barry Music Management Lorrainebarry@xtra.co.nz (For inquiries regarding booking Scalper for your event)



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Sideroom.com Scalper album review 

Scalper | Flesh & Bones

REVIEW BY Alexandra Dunn PUBLISHED ON 02-01-10 // 1 Comment Scalper | Flesh & Bones Scalper | Flesh & Bones

Harking back to the dark, industrial, instrumental hiphop of the 90’s, conjuring up nostalgic thoughts of listening to Tricky and feeling the pre-millennium tension, Scalper has delivered a vast, rich, mood-inducing debut album of outstanding quality. But the real treat is that he is now living in New Zealand…

This debut full-length album from British born producer and vocalist Scalper, aka Nadeem Shafi, brings a totally fresh approach to a the NZ hiphop scene, which often gets caught oscillating between commercial gangster MC’s, party DJ’s and reggae crossovers.

Its dark, orchestral, full and far-reaching sound drifts between slightly abstract and eerie echoing effects to the tuneful melodies of middle-eastern music that are elegantly scattered throughout the album, without distorting it into some kind of world-hiphop confusion.

These gritty instrumentals are the setting for Scalper’s dark themes and clever word play, held together by a constant metronome of downbeat drum patterns.

With each track delivered with precision, produced with professionalism and presented with confidence and pride, this debut album is a truly satisfying listen. This obviously talented musician will surely dominate his own sector of the NZ hiphop scene and could just be the new blood that we need to get things moving forward again.

Alexandra Dunn

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