THUNK Mr Basista

w w w . m r b a s i s t a . c o . u k

OUT NOW (RELEASED: APRIL 25, 2007)

An experimental journey in the freestyle, unconscious mind.

Back from the BBC Introducing Tour, Mr Basista, ex Juice FM host, winner of BBC 6 Music Introducing - vote for best artist, Freestyle lyricist and longtime Defcon musician, presents his debut solo album THUNK.

THUNK is a daring debut solo project, an all out bold collection of tracks, captivating and fresh. THUNK beats comprise powerful funk and hip hop influenced sounds and samples, combining them fluently in a jazz atmosphere which is complimented by interjecting frank, rhythmical lyrics. THUNK is written, produced and performed by the extra ordinary talent, Mr Basista.

Mr Basista (Big. In. Japan., Defcon) has previously recorded and released critically acclaimed tracks alongside Fenna Rhodes and The True Ingredients as well as featuring on mix tapes ‘Play times Over’ &‘Hiphoperation’(Chameleon Records) and for Baggy Flag Records alongside UK rap heavyweights Supa Nova, Wordsmith & Dr Syntax.

THUNK provides a fun and funky soundscape for listener’s ears, Basista begs us to revel and roll in funk and electro indie without ever sacrificing his hip hop roots. Upbeat tracks Booda and Bait King featuring hard funky horns and shuffling keys will be banging DJ favourites, and wouldn’t sound out of place played at a funky house or disco club night. In contrast the honest imagery & flowing rhymes in ‘Dad and Me’ will satisfy all the head nod hip hoppers out there.

For anyone who believes the UK rap scene takes itself too seriously, for anyone who believes we need a fresh perspective.

We have found the man for the job.

THUNK, by Mr Basista is OUT NOW and available to buy from:

www.mrbasista.co.uk

www.roughtrade.com

www.sisterray.co.uk

www.beatsworkinrecords.com