Written and performed by Heather Pollock and Jean-Marc Brissat

 Written and performed by Heather Pollock and Jean-Marc Brissat

Chriss Piper and Jean-Marc Brissat: The creative force behind the musical collaboration "Shakalaka", met in L.A , summer 2002.

Originally from Kingston Jamaica, Piper migrated with his family to the UK when he was 10 . By the age of sixteen Piper was already a popular figure Toasting at many sound systems on the London Club scene. Piper is The true " ORIGINAL TOASTER".

The first Shakalaka release is a perfect blend of Chris Piper's and Jean-Marc Brissat's Musical influences, coming from all African roots and conscious lyrics. we wanted to give a new feel to what toasting usually might sound like and try to get all kind of different vibes from Zouk to African beats Mixed with RnB, house, reggae or Arabic Influence.

Spinach was formed in 1994 and became one of the must see, on the LA club Circuit; often sharing the stage with: the big blue missiles –Steel James (co-writer with :stone temple pilot) Polar Bear (ex:Janes Addictions bass player) Amber sea (electric sky church) The Capsules, Miss Galaxy, The flys, Gwen mars, Izzy the pusher, 4 Star Mary, Moon pools and Caterpillars, Issa Jones, The Enginear, Southpaw Operator, Ursa Minor, Drag Beat, La Gente del Pueblo, Convertible, twenty cents crush and many many more!

D.D.P (Double Daydream Pie) was formed late 1991 in Los Angeles, 

This Beautiful Album production, in 4 chapters, features the many facets of Heather Pollock's versatility and talent. A Chef d'Oeuvre of sonic imagery and eclectic mixes that ranges from Traditional All-American Roots to the truly Avant-garde spectrum of the electronic world.

The legendary percussionist and exquisite drummer from Nigeria Remi Kabaka's new release says it all.A fantastic compilation of the great and ageless African Standards; Remi Kabaka's playground! Internationally known master drummer, Remi Kabaka, is currently in Los Angeles performing his new album titled “The Past, Present and The Future.

A really cool vocal demo by a really good singer!!! Brock is excellent in the studio, and his vocal qualities are fantastic!

Hawa Ya Hawa, since it's release April 2009 has been playing full rotation (Radio and Television) on all major network in the middle East (Egypt, Lebanon, Dubai, etc )