SHAKALAKA "Safe and massive" 2004

Tags Afro Beat, Drum & Bass, Funk, Reggae, Rubbadub, World, Zouk

Reggae, Rubbadub, Afropean Roots, Zouk, Drum & Bass, Funky Grooves

The first Shakalaka release is a perfect blend of Piper's and Briss'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.

Featured Musicians and Performers

Christopher Loyd Piper: Lyrics,Vocal Performances.

Jean Marc Brissat: Music, Arrangements and Production, Mix

Bass, percussions, keys, backing vocals.

Cosmo Jones: Drums, Guitars

Daniel Lopalito: Keyboards.

Jonathan Mitchell: Percussions.

Amara Wilson: Backing vocals.

Amelie M'baye: Backing vocals.

Queen Ella: Backing vocals.

Jennifer L. Warren: Add. Vocals.

Martin sullivan:Trombone.

Dave Wilson: Sax, flute.

Tak Tanaka: Guitar.

Raffi Demoyan: French horn.