Big up our boi Richard Ban for the latest pics & Thanks to misteR for the fly gearz. www.mister.co.nz
Electric Wire Hustle Bio
Developing their own sound and twist on modern hip-hop, psychedelic and soul, the music of EWH reaches forward while referencing key points of music's past. Thick drums and percussion layered with synth lines, hints of the Fender Rhodes and nylon stringed guitars have your neck snapping while your ears crane to its soulful vocals.
While the EWH moniker is a fresh name on the scene this Wellington based production trio is no stranger to the music game. Each member of EWH brings a wealth of experience and skill to the table to create a future soul sound that fuses Marvin Gaye, Charles Mingus and Funkadelic with the likes of J-Dilla, PPP and Sa-Ra. Having already worked directly with some of their contemporary influences such as Om'Mas Keith (Sa-Ra) , Waajeed (Platinum Pied Pipers/Bling47) , Steve Spacek (Sound in Colour) and Recloose (Loop Recordings) the trio bring a unique perspective to their music.
Since forming in 2006 EWH have accrued a strong reputation for their live performance and have had the pleasure of sharing the stage with international artists Benji B and Steve Spacek, Alice Russel, Kid Koala and DJ Krush.
EWH’s fist vinyl 12” EP featuring the tracks ‘Perception’ and collab with Steve Spacek ‘Longtime’ has been released through Wonderful Noise Records Japan distributed by Jazzy Sport with another 7” and 12” in the pipeline.
Also keep an eye out for the debut self titled EP to be released through EWH’s own label ‘Every Waking Hour’ 9.9.09 in NZ!!!
Taay Ninh
The driving force and creative mastermind behind EWH is multi-instrumentalist and producer David 'TaayNinh' Wright .Taay is also co-founder of Hip-Hop Soul Funk collective Solaa and production duo Peace Militia.
myspace.com/taaysolaa
Mara TK
Is responsible for those unmistakable soulful vocals. Multi-talented to the T he is also a guitarist / turntabilist / producer and is highly regarded as one of the most promising vocal talents in New Zealand.
myspace.com/maratknz
Myele Manzanza
On the drums is young prodigy of the Wellington live scene Myele Manzanza . With african rhythm in his blood and a true passion and dedication to percussion, Myele is a highly sought after session and performance artist as well as drummer of afro-futuristic-roots crew Olmecha Supreme and the Recloose Live Band. myspace.com/myelemanzanza
Benny Tones
EWH are joined by highly regarded Sound engineer and producer Benny Tones (Organik Muzik Workz) . Benny's expertise ensures EWH's sound is on point live and in the mix down. Having set up his own facility as Organik Muzik Workz he has already recorded and engineered for such acts as Solaa, Pacific Heights, Julien Dyne, Iva Lamkum and P-Bass Expressway as well as having produced for international acts such as L.A's Shihan the Poet. myspace.com/bennytones
yeah. as i missed saturdays show i'll do my best to make it to the other show in berlin. how long will you play? just to know it's worth the entrance fee...
Damn you huys were good @ the Bitterzoet in Amsterdam. What a jam at the end with Ryan. Thanx so much and hope to see you back very VERY V E R Y soon here in the Netherlands.....all good and ease, Glen @ B-BOPPIN'
THANKS for such a compete ALBUM.. even with all the great music coming out now.. it's still a bit rare to find a full album with consistency.. much love!!! Hopefully you guys can do a show out here in LA soon.
