SAT 15 OCT | 10PM - LATE | LIVE MUSIC & DJ sets | $15 ENTRY
Montreux Jazz Cafe, Singapore presents:
FELABRATION with Instigator Afrobeat ft. Masia One, DJ Fudge and Kenneth F
"FELABRATION" is a worldwide event in celebration of Fela Kuti's globally renowned music. Featuring live music by local afrobeat band Instigator Afrobeat with Masia One, DJ Fudge from France and Kenneth F.
INSTIGATOR AFROBEAT ft. MASIA ONE (Singapore)
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Set: 10.00pm - 11.00pm
Instigator Afrobeat Orchestra is a 9 piece Afrobeat Orchestra based out of Singapore formed in 2010. Over the years the band has played numerous venues across the island such as Blujaz, Artistry, Piedra Negra, Lime House, Hard Rock Cafe Singapore,The Esplanade, Red Dot Museum, Timbre Music and has been featured at various events such as New Year's Eve Countdown 2011 at The Marina Barrage and the SG Night Festival from 2012 to 2014.
While the classics never get old, be pleasantly surprised when the familiar tunes of soul. jazz and R&B is treated to an alternative twist of the Afrobeat! Instigated by the founder Firmann Salim, Instigator Afrobeat orchestra is a band of experienced musical kindred who share similar musical influence of Afro sounds. Treating bona fide tunes with an unexpected palatable accompaniment of signature afro- musica elements like Fela Kuti,The Skatalites, boisterous horn lines, Afro,Brazilian rhythms and heavy rooted Reggae basslines. Afro-centric vibrations from the band that will hit the right notes and spots to get your feet moving on the dancefloor!
MASIA ONE (Singapore, Canada and Jamaica)
www.facebook.com/MasiaOne
Set: 10.00pm - 11.00pm
Born in Singapore, Masia One became a fan of Hip Hop after stumbling upon a bootleg copy of Public Enemy’s "It Takes A Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back" at the age of 8.
After moving to Vancouver, Canada at the age of 9, Masia developed a keen interest in graffiti and break dance however It was not until she started studying architecture at The University of Toronto that she began writing rhymes and performing. There began her journey into the music world.
Masia One’s debut studio album "Mississauga" was released in 2003. The album was well received and the music video for the lead single "Split Second Time" was nominated in the category of best rap video by the Much Music awards. Masia's second studio album, "PULAU" was released in 2009. The album attained the number one slot on the Canadian College Radio Charts as well as charting on both CBC Radio 3 and South East Asian Radio.
Masia has also released several remix EPs on Muti Music. The EPs feature collaborations with artists such as Ill Gates & Bassnectar. These records exposed her sound to Dance Music crowds and were featured on Electronic Music sites such as Beatport where a few of the singles charted.
Masia has developed into a well rounded multi-genre artist. Her sound reflects inspiration drawn from touring through North America, Jamaica and Asia and sharing the stage with acts such as The Roots, Floetry, Mos Def, DJ Neil Armstrong, Lady Saw & Ron Sexsmith.
Courted by Grammy Award-winning Aftermath producer Che Vicious (Produced for Lauren Hill, Kanye West and 50 Cent to name a few), Masia began working on what would later become the album "Bootleg Culture".
"Bootleg Culture" was released in September 2012 on Muti Music and featuring collaborations with artists such as Wu-Tang’s The RZA, Thunderheist’s Isis Salam, Uh Huh Her’s Cammy and Idle Warship’s Graph Nobel (Black Molly). The Bootleg Culture Album Sampler features an unreleased version of the album track "Errrybody" which features Pharrell and The Game.
In February 2013 Masia One won three South East Asian VIMA Music Awards. Best Hip Hop Song (Warriors Tongue), Best Collaboration (Errrybody feat. Pharrell, The Game & Isis Salam) & Thank You For Existing Highest Honor Award. She was nominated in eight categories, including nominations for Best Overall Female Act and Best Pop Song - "Make Up".
In May 2013 Masia One got the opportunity to perform for the first time in Europe. Did shows in Germany and Sweden as well as working with Swedish producer team Musicano.
Bootleg Culture is currently nominated for "Urban Recording of the Year" by the Western Canadian Music Alliance.
Also of note Masia, together with The 411 Initiative for Change, tours through over 200 high schools each year working with young people by teaching them about the arts, woments rights, HIV/AIDS awareness and promoting the importance of education.
DJ FUDGE (CÉ LA VI, Hongkong)
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Set: 11.00pm - 1.00am
Hong Kong-based French DJ, Producer, Remixer and Musician, Fudge, is considered one of the most prolific House Music artists of his generation and one of the creator of the ”French Touch” wave in the Early 2000. Producer of massive hits like "DO IT" with his legendary duet Trouble Men,“HUMAN WAVES "Under his name Afromento, or " MECHOUGA "Under Fudge, he’s been always at the right place at the right moment surfing Between all kinds of music.
For many years, Fudge went on to mix in the four corners of the world (South Africa, Sarajevo, Botswana, Greece, Dubai,New York, Chicago, Miami, London, Brazil, Japan ... among others), his dancefloor experience enabling him to read his audience and to lead them into their most memorable music experience.
Artist from Defected records, Purple Music, Soulfuric, Yoruba, Z records and many others, he also runs his own ImprintTejal records, Fudge collaborated with a wide range of renowned singers such as Omar, Colonel Abrams, Rod, Blaze, Mary J Blige, Michelle Weeks, Chezere, Many Hoffman, Yasmeen, Marc Evans, Afrika Bambaataa just to name a few...
He also started in 2012 a colaboration with SONY music to compose music for video games,that’s how he had the oportunity to produce a song with Afrika Bambaataa one of the creators of the hip hop movement , and compose ”JUMP UP” the official sound track of FIFA Street on playstation. Remixed by DJ premier himself.
2014 has been probably his best year reaching 4 times number one top House Music singles sales, and being nominated one of the top 5 best producers and DJs, to the side of artists like osunlade or Louie vega. DJ Fudge is versatile. His creativity, his passion for music and his unrelenting dedication lead us to believe that we will continue to hear his name for a long time to come.
KENNETH F (Terra / kyo, Singapore)
mixcloud.com/kenneth_francis
Set: 1.00am - 3.00am
Kenneth's love for all things soul, funk and Afro , with a wide range of influences from Smokey Robinson to Fela and many other artistes at a young age has enforced the artistry and versatility of the DJ he is today.
Kenneth's present day sounds consists of an eclectic mix made up of afro, funk, latin and tribal beats. With a span of almost 30 years musical experience under his belt, his inimitable ability of reading the crowd and innate sense for music selection has seen him holding residencies in various reputable past club establishments like Café Del Mar, Barfly and the now defunct Ministry of Sound just to name a few.
Currently, Kenneth is the Group Entertainment Manager for Limited Edition Concepts that runs Terra and kyo.
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