9:25 am today

Fat Freddy's Drop - Mu AKA DJ Fitchie

From Summer Weekends, 9:25 am today

For 25 years Fat Freddy's Drop have a solid loyal fan base in Aotearoa New Zealand and globally for with their distinctive style, featuring hypnotic grooves, powerful brass, and the soulful vocals of lead singer Joe Dukie - recognised for their dynamic and innovative live acts. The founder of the band is Chris Faiumu more widely known as Mu and DJ Fitchie. - the producer of the heartbeat behind the signiture sound of Fat Freddy's Drop. Mu joins us now to talk about the album, the upcoming Fat Freddy's tour around NZ, and of course he's picked some tunes for us to play.

DJ Fitchie in Tooting

DJ Fitchie in Tooting Photo: Transmit / Sarah Hunter

Setlist
Artist: Cleo Sol  
Title: Self
Album: Heaven
Label: Dirty Canvas/Island Records,

Artist: Fat Freddys Drop
Title: Out to Sea
Album: Slo Mo
Label: The Drop

Artist: Chronixx
Title: Never Give Up
Label: Soul Circle Music/Forever Living Originals

Artist: Fat Freddys Drop
Title: Slo Mo
Album: Slo Mo
Label: The Drop

Artist: Balam 
Title: Caravana Planetaria
Label: Measured/Earthly Measures

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