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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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Scalper "Flesh & Bones" Elsewhere.co.nz Review

Scalper is Nadeem Shafi who was previously a vocalist in the exciting London mutli-culti hip-hop (and beyond) outfit Fun-Da-Mental.

These days he lives in New Zealand but little of the rather more benign South Pacific atmosphere intrudes on this dark, brooding and menacing mood-piece where his up-close and urgently delivered vocals speak of a spiritual fog, the horrors of war, bloodshed, fallen demons, fires of hell, betrayal …

This in places comes off like the Book of Revelations pulled through newsreels of Middle East conflict and the nightmares that would ensue.

While this would not be to everyone’s taste it is, because of the consistency of tone and vision, quite gripping and Scalper’s lyrics drag you in — and down. But it also has an oddly cathartic effect and it is not so much menacing as conjuring up of a disconcerting state of mind.

The political and spiritual subtexts throughout are evident, and it will be interesting to hear what he comes up with if he chooses to reflect on his new homeland with the voice of “an outsider”. My guess is it will be challenging … and important.

By Graham Reid

Added: 8 Feb 10

http://www.elsewhere.co.nz/music/2868/scalper-flesh-and-bones-border/

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