Multi talented MC, singer, drummer, guitarist, bassist, producer and percussionist Vadim Juste-Constant a.k.a. VOODOO DRED was Born in Mexico City to Haitian parents then moved to Australia when 3. Music was a major part of his family life, with his father as well reknowned touring singer throughout Haiti and Mexico. Vadim has continued the family legacy and had both national and international successÌs seeing his talents taken him throughout Australia, Venezuela, South America, Papua New Guinea & Mexico. His career has seen him support some the worldÌs best artists such as DJ Dexter (4 time DMC champion), Resin Dogs, Luciano, Horace Andy, Mikey General and perform at top events like Meridith Music Festival, Big Day Out, Bass in the Grass & Island Vibes. The concept of his music is Ïto continue the west african tradition of a Griot but in an urban, contemporary senseÓ.
Mista Monk, producer, vocalist/emcee.
Born to Zimbabwean and Australian parents and growing in both countries. With early exposure to traditional African music and a diverse range of music genres, ragga, hip hop, drum n bass n dancehall have been the natural progression for him. This sees MONK represent his cultural diversities with solid flows and conscious word play. Named by by his peers as the “lyrical miracle” his time on stage has seen him perform with DJ Dexter, Illzilla, Ozibattla, Urfboy, Elf Tranzporter, Mista Savona, Kahibaloo, Grillla Step, Black Jesus Experience Mr Laneous, and play such events as the Adelaide Festival, Big Day Out, Womadelaide, Island Vibes. As a workshop facilitator he has dedicated himself to teaching the art of rhythm and rhyme to the younger generation all over Australia from remote outback communities to schools and urban youth centers.
Born Kojo Mensah Agyarko Saffu in Enugu, Nigeria to Ghanaian parents; kOJ has spent time in various countries including Ghana, Japan, Canada & the U.S and called Nigeria, P.N.G and finally Australia home. This nomadic lifestyle and myriad of cultures from a young age have played an integral role in his musical development and psyche on the whole! From the engaging Ghanaian Hi-Life chanting and rhythms, infectious West African drumming and traditional PNG dance and percussion there was a natural leaning to the sounds and stylee of Ragga, HipHop & RnB from the outset. He has shared stages with the likes of Mr.Fish, Blue King Brown, Diafrix, DJ Dexter & The Megahorns. Now With such projects ÏTeabag SuckerÓ detailing the plight of Tea Pluckers in 3rd world countries through his lyricism, soon to be released via internet/dvd in association with the latest novel by critically acclaimed writer Anne M Norman "MC Kojo, a lyrical genius and a great freestyler, wins over audiences with his heartfelt testimony and occasional crooning" - Paul Petran, Radio National.
Gamarang:
Vocals
[ Black Advance]
James Mangohig:
Bass / Synth / Production
[TZU, Bart Willoughby, Sietta]
Airi Ingram:
Drums / Percussion / Production
[Tribe of Jubal, David Bridie, Deline Brisco, Grilla Step,
Wontok Music Foundation]
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