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Text reads, "Marauders".

9m

Fat Freddy's Drop 2003 debut European tour. Glorious handycam footage from the auspicious tour is the base for this the slow-burn web series.

Made with the support of NZ On Air

7 episodes

Master of Reality

Fat Freddy’s Drop take to the stage at Notting Hill Arts Club, London. What’s the secret to Freddy's skank? DJ Fitchie on camera, talking Freddy's music pulse, writing beats in Tooting, and his Freddy superpower.
Season 2/Episode 1
9m

Musical Chairs

Soundcheck and show at Cherry Jam, London. The day after, back in Tooting, the band decides to rearrange the lounge studio. Bonus music track: "Serious Business (Version)" by GABOODI, from a limited edition 7”.
Season 2/Episode 2
9m

Life Is for Living

DJ Fitchie visits Wimbledon with daughter Mia. The original pressing of HOPE 10” lands in Tooting -- a special moment. A recording booth is set up in a bedroom for a Freddy's rework of "5 Day Night" by Tubbs
Season 2/Episode 3
9m

Grounded

Stripped-back ensemble jam in Low Life Club, London. Post-show travel on the underground back to Tooting. "5 Day Night" rework production continues. After six weeks in Tooting, keen to go to Berlin & Vienna.
Season 2/Episode 4
9m

Big Weekend

A busy weekend. First up, Toast Life Festival, and then across town in a small van to Bridge & Tunnel, Shoreditch. Jetlag and Suga 2 Tone have a mellow jam before the band headlines a Sonar Kollektiv night.
Season 2/Episode 5
9m

Run-Out

Freddy's headline a show at Cargo. Event has a Cuba St vibe. Promoter Charles Kirby-Welch interview. Tooting neighbourhood farewell. Bonus track: Runnin' Run-Out Remix by DJ MU.
Season 2/Episode 6
9m

Full Season 2

Fat Freddy's Drop score gigs across London in 2003. The end of six weeks in London is a busy weekend: three shows in two days in the midst of a heatwave.
Season 2/Episode 7
54m

Trailers & bonus video

Season 2 Trailer

Fat Freddy’s Drop score gigs across London. The recording booth is in a bedroom, mattress up against the window. The end of six weeks in London is a busy weekend: three shows in two days in the midst of a heatwave.
Season 2/
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