SOLA ROSA “MOVES ON”
Out nationally on February 24 through Inertia Distribution
Mission control, Auckland, New Zealand and eight years after it’s first lift off, and Andrew Spraggon’s Sola Rosa project is proud to announce the Australian release of the new album “Moves On” - a 10 track exploration through the infused grooves of funk, hip-hop, dub, reggae, breaks, beats and brass. The title of this latest CD is an explicit statement rooted in the reinforcement and of the Sola Rosa experience. It’s all about a bigger, more human sound achieved by the recruitment of a full band for both the recording and touring of “Moves On”. No more flying solo, at least, for now.
As tight as the proverbial drum, the Sola Rosa band features members from some of New Zealand’s finest live acts including; Trinity Roots, Chè Fu, Nathan Haines, Fat Freddy’s Drop, Anika Moa and King Kapisi.
Drummer Will Scott and bassist Matt Short keep the beat neat and sweet and the groove forever smooth. Guitarist Ned Ngatae is a king of musical understatement. He’s been a participant at the New York-based Red Bull Music Academy and DJs as Killamanraro (aka Nedsta). He’s also been a 2004 APRA Silver Scroll nominee as a part of Dimmer. Moving and shaking, percussionist supreme, John Highsted is surrounded by thee most happening selection of congas and bongos, gourds and guiros.
Aiding and abetting “Moves On” you’ll find a top shelf of brothers and sisters. Number One Squire for Hire, Nathan Haines, drops in while Manuel Bundy scratches his way across a tune or three. The International Observer himself, Mr. Tom Bailey, steps in for a bit of co-production and also makes up a third of a downright fearsome keyboard team along with Steph Brown (also of The Krates) and the gifted Elia Gaitau (formerly with King Kapisi). While Tom and Steph are getting funky and righteous on the Fender Rhodes, the remaining wealth of analogue keys (synthesizer, organ, piano and clavinet) are coaxed into life by Elia. And finally, punctuating the offbeats, and we’ve got the living brass of Kim Patterson, Scott Towers & Fat Freddy’s Drop trombonist, Joe Lindsay.
Featured vocalist on “Badman” is former Sindecut and Jah Wobble sideman, Spikey Tee. Good company on account of his contributions to Bomb The Bass, Mannasseh, Mr. Scruff, Tony D, Morcheeba, and Marcus Intalex. He’s also a guest on Mark Rae’s debut solo LP, Rae Road.
“Breezes Blowing” is a feature moment for Paul St. Hilaire. Like the name, he’s exotic and Caribbean. This Berlin-based Dominican (already well-known as Tikiman) doesn’t perform with just anyone, but he has alongside Kruder & Dorfmeister, Stereotyp, Rhythm And Sound and Sola Rosa.
And that just leaves the souled-out stylings of Deva Mahal. Her sultry tones launched “Moves On” to the world with the single ‘Redeemer’. Part soul, part r’n’b and all the class you’d expect from a daughter of Taj Mahal. She’s also been singer-in-demand to Recloose and Fat Freddy’s Drop.
“Solid grooves of a funky flavour laid down with a Caribbean reggae / dub beat.”
REAL GROOVE (NZ)
“…jazzy detailing, lounge –friendly rhythms shifting from latin cha-chas to loping dub…the reggae-inflections odf Badman with Spikey T and Breezes Blowing with Paul St Hilaire do impress.”
NZ HERALD
“Sola Rosa’s third album touches on soulful electronica, hip hop…and a latin groove. Sola Rosa is a cracker of a live show”
TIMEOUT , NZ HERALD
“MOVES ON” THE NEW FULL LENGTH FROM NEW ZEALANDS – SOLA ROSA – OUT NATIONALLY FEBRUARY 24 THROUGH INERTIA DISTRIBUTION
TOURING AUSTRALIA – JULY 2007
For Sola Rosa sounds and info visit
www.solarosa.com
www.myspace.com/solarosamusic
SOLA ROSA – HISTORY IN BREIF
Discography
1999 Starter For 4 EP (Independent)
2000 Entrance To Skyway (Independent/FMR-NZ)
2001 Solarized (FMR-NZ)
2003 Ready Now EP (FMR-NZ)
2003 Haunted Out-Takes (FMR)
2007 Moves On (Inertia - Australia)
Awards
Winner Best Independent release for ‘Entrance To Skyway’, B-Net Music awards 2001
Winner Best Electronica release for ‘Solarized’, NZ Music Tui (RIANZ) awards 2001
Winner Best Concept Video for ‘Ready Now’ video, Handle The Jandal Music Video
awards 2003
Nominated Best Downbeat for ‘Haunted Out-takes’, NZ Music Tui (RIANZ) awards
Winner Best Downbeat release for ‘Haunted Out-takes’, B-Net Music awards 2004
Nominated Best Dance/Electronica category for Moves On, NZ Music Tui (RIANZ)
awards 2006
Nominated Best Music Video for Badman, Juice TV awards 2006
Track Licensing
Hi Fidelity Dub Sessions Chapter 4 -Guidance (USA)
Hi Fidelity Dub Sessions Chapter 5 -Guidance (USA)
Late Night Sessions -Ministry Of Sound (UK/Australia)
Slow Mo 3 – Stereo Deluxe (Germany)
Sideways -Different Drummer (UK)
Sideways EP -Different Drummer (UK)
Mediterraneo -Satellite K (Spain)
A Hangover Cure Vol 4 -Rajon (Australia)
Sideways -Round Trip Mars (NZ)
Sideways -Creative Vibes (Australia)
Forever Loyal -Sony (NZ)
Victoriana – FMR (NZ)
Heads Up – FMR (NZ)
The Long Bath -FMR (Australia)
The Comfort Zone – Warners (NZ)
Remixes
Poiawhiowhio – Te Ku Te Whe Remixed (Rattle, NZ)
Collie Herb Man – Katchafire, Homegrown Dub (Mai Music, NZ)
Video/Film
Don’t Leave Home – Music video
Ready Now – Music video
Beat The Blue – Short film (USA)
High Life – 16mm Ski and Snowboard film (USA)
Kombi Nation – NZ feature film
Soul Purpose – 16mm Ski and Snowboard film (USA)
Redeemer featuring Deva Mahal – Music video
What If? Featuring Nathan Haines – Music video
Badman Featuring Spikey Tee – Music video
TV/Cinema
Telecom (TV commercial)
NZ Post (TV commercial)
TV3 Nightline (background music)
Auckland University (cinema commercial)
Rush Multi Sport – Series 1 & 2 (background music)
The Braithewaites (network promo)
Big Brother – Series 2 (background music)
Julian & Camilla’s World Odyssey (background music)
Here To Stay Documentary (background music)
