ANDREW 'A.N.D.' LANE- Bass/Raps/Producer/Genuine Soldier -
This bad boy can also be found kickin rhymes in the Vice Squad (with Ozi Battla and Joelistics), instigated and engineered the now infamous Syd City Mixtape series, and has lent his Bass playing prowess to acts like Holly Throsby, Freudian Trip- but his mainstay over the past 12 odd years has been with Good Buddha- check his wickedness on 'Let 'em Hear' (Skillathon) for a classic A.N.D. Dose!!
ALEX 'AL' YOUNG: ie MC Xela, ie The Alixa- Songs/Raps/Production/Guitar -
Al has been slow roasting his songwriting and production skills, adding the essential rhythm rappin and melodies to make a unique meal that drips in funk crackling and soul baste perfection! Al has worked with Ru.Cl (Jamaican/Oz mc- Invada Records), Katalyst, Ozi Battla, the Tongue and JackPrest in the Jessica Alba Allstars (as MC); with the Resin Dogs on vocals and Guitar; also played Slide Guitar on Holly Throsby's 1st ep, plus guest starred with Lucky Dollar on the Music Oz award winning classic "Just How we Do it"!
JACK PREST - DJ/MPC/Party Starter -
Though Jack has been seen at most of the hottest club nights in Sydney, holding it down everywhere from Slip Inn to your favourite house-party, he is now a permanent resident in the burgeoning Democratic Republic of GB, providing the sample delivery and scratching sickness hot or your money back. His mixing and track selections are laid out on the infamous "Syd City Mixtape", which can be found on the net for those with the google skills.
MARK 'WONTON' WALTON- DJ/Production/tambourine/Farmer -
Mark Walton needs no intro. A legendary DJ for 18 years and a true music nut, he has been rolling with the Buddha since 2004 and now resides over a dynasty spanning Hydrofunk Records, the wicked breaks of Fretless, and some of the best fruit and veg you can get on the North Coast! He drives a sick set of wheels, too.
MATT 'M. DOT' JOHNSTON- Drums/Raps/ Sportswriter/Man of Mystery -
Matt has been kickin' snares and hats with GB for a good 7 years, turning his rhythmic talents to the mic on two separate occasions. (Check "Pon Skewer" from the Skillathon album for the lesson.) Matt has rocked the kit for One Drop, the Legendary Bucket Band, and of course, with Treallana, one of Good Buddha's seminal influences. http://sportsmanandjohnston.blogspot.com/
LACHLAN DOLEY- Keys/Songs/Innovation -
Lochie has jammed with Good Buddha since the beginning. (Check "You Know The Damn Time' for a serious blast of his keyboard shennanigans.) Over the years he's torn the scene apart with his virtuosity and tone, making him one seriously wanted muso. Watch out for his solo project, Lucky Dollar, coming your way very soon.
NUI 'FUTURE ROOTS' MOON- Percussion/GlassBlower/Production -
Nui is one of the countries finest percussionists and has traversed the globe playing from Asia to Western Europe. Now based in Australia, this rhythmic roller has been rockin with Good Buddha for the last few years and we all think it feels goooooood. Nui also runs Future Roots - check it out for quality design in clothes, glass and other diverse medias.
RANJI 'MS. RANJI' NAVARATNAM - Guest Vocalist -
Her hot chilli vocals have laced GB classics such as "It's Alright" and "Face The Music" in the past and the best is yet to come. Her upcoming feature spot on the soon-come new album "Smokey Haze" is an absolute masterpiece of toe-curling soul fury.
Influences
Jimi Hendrix Fat Freddy's Drop The Roots Dr. Dre Jay Z Kanye West Sly Stone James Brown
Sounds Like
Seventies Soul/Funk/Reggae mixed with Experimental Newness and Real Instruments to make Original, Hot Hip Hop and Other Awesome Music! or something like that.
THE NEW ALBUM
Sydney favourite sons, GOOD BUDDHA, have been working hard.
Since retreating from the live scene for a while late last year they have been writing and recording like musical slaves to create unquestionably their finest music to date. From the hills behind Byron to the top floor of their warehouse in Sydney the Buddha Boys have been slaving over hot mics, strings and skins laying down their definitive brand of live roots hip-hop.
The result is a surprisingly diverse LP, which captures a truly creative, experimental and musically assured moment of time in this bands history..Heavy soul-dripping seventies sonic rebellia (for want of an existing word), searing hiphop, soaring lyricism and, well, just straight up stonking funk all combine to deadly effect, making for an album that’s already generating a high level of excitement amongst the fans, critics and band alike.
‘Hit The Sky Running’ is slated for a March release in 2008. Get ready for another GB classic.
THE BAND
Kickin’ it since 1998, GOOD BUDDHA have created some of the funkiest, most original and exciting hip-hop to come out of Australia. With two critically acclaimed albums, the formidable debut Skillathon (2001) and the follow up Futurhistrix (2004), plus three EPs under their belt, GOOD BUDDHA continue to highlight the best that Aussie hip hop has to offer. Renowned for burning up the dance floors with an invigorating mix of psychedelia, funk and roots hip hop, GOOD BUDDHA create a distinctive sound and have attracted a loyal following of fans who expect the unexpected.
GOOD BUDDHA have honed their live skills with frenetic touring schedules and legendary appearances at festivals including Splendour in the Grass, the Woodford Folk Festival, Good Vibrations and the Big Day Out, together with numerous headline club gigs, and have played alongside the likes of People Under the Stairs, Ugly Duckling, The Pharcyde, Grandmaster Flash, Black Eyed Peas and Lyrics Born to name a few.
Most recently the Buddhs completed their own East Coast tour where they released the Bouncin’ EP and moved dancefloors from Cairns to Tassie and back again. After only a weeks break they went back out on the “Brotherhood of Hip-Hop Mutants” tour, with Aussie legends TZU and Illzilla, playing to packed and screaming venues up and down the coast. Their live show has developed into a seamless blend of MC/DJ party starting and full band fury reminiscent of hot funk bands of the classic era.
Expect to hear more from Australia’s favourite sons as they prepare to drop their latest long player, some collectible vinyl treats, and take their blistering live show to as many receptive heads as possible the world over..
Awesome show @ Pyramid... Lots of people in the crowed asked about GB :):) Hope your show at the Espy in St Kilda was great. Sell out crowd. Yay! Can't wait to see another gig. xO
helllloooooo!!! how're we all? do you know what time and day you're playing at the pyramid fest? i am going and was super excited to see that you're playing there! yay!
GOOD BUDDHA IN A*TOWN!!! So stoked to be supporting yaz at The Crown & Sceptre! I've been crankin' GB on Community Radio WOW FM since 2002! Mass-Respect!!! Peace*Fun*Musik Jahmin MC POETIKOOL JUSTICE
Hey Guys, Loving the new track. its got a great feel. really classy mix too with the hook there in the background. tasty. here some spam for you anyway. My Live band with campbell etc..,cheers joel
Hey teamsters and munters,
You're invited to The Phonies' EP showcase this Sunday the 30th March at the Loft, King st Wharf, Darling Harbour!
We'll be performing hits from our highly acclaimed, much anticipated forthcoming debut EP "Keepin' It Fake", and giving away a few sneaky sampler cd's for those performing the freshest tricks on the boogie step ball room.
We've also got a special treat for you fabric fiends and knitwear enthusiasts out there. We will be unveilling our rudest threads yet as we showcase our Autumn 2008 Wardrobe Collection. So be sure dress in your smartest rudes, as entry will be refused to dooshbags and hobos.
We'll be playing three sets with special guests Miss Donne, Billie Rose, Larry the Hectic and Tuka.
First set will start at around 8pm and entry is FREE.
The Phonies "......a modern sound for young adults"
Rumpunch have finished our first album an invite you to our single launch(suck'm) at the hopetoun hotel 4th of april!!!! First 50 get free singles (including bonus tracks).the night will be supported by two toes(5 piece hip hop act) an dj morgs .To listen to the single just visit rumpunch myspace page! see ya there.....
Hey Alex was great to see you again and thanks so much for the fantastic breakfast and for giving Lachie a new shack! Hopefully you guys will be playing in Melb soon!
hey, ill be djing at sweet treat THIS FRIDAY (2nd Nov) @ SOHO LOUNGE - POTTS POINT lots of free treats all night :) Msg me your names and ill sort you out on my personal guestlist . . SOHO LOUNGE
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