Amp Fiddler

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Amp Fiddler
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Background information
Birth name Joseph Amp Fiddler
Genre(s) Soul, funk, R&B,
Occupation(s) Singer-songwriter, Keyboardist
Label(s) Genuine
Website http://www.ampfiddler.com

Joseph "Amp" Fiddler is an American keyboardist, singer, songwriter and record producer from Detroit, Michigan, U.S.. His musical styles include funk, soul, dance and electronica music. He is probably best known for his contributions to the band Enchantment, and as part of George Clinton’s Parliament and Funkadelic groups during the late 80s.[1] His first solo album Waltz of a Ghetto Fly was released in March 2004.[2]. His most recent album, Afro Strut, was released in 2006.

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[edit] Early career

During his career, Fiddler has worked with George Clinton, Moodymann, Jamiroquai, Was (Not Was), the Brand New Heavies, Fishbone, Corinne Bailey Rae and nu soul artist Maxwell. Working with his brother, Bubz (bass guitarist, producer and songwriter), he released the album Mr Fiddler in 1990 on Elektra.[3] Fiddler is credited with introducing hip-hop producer J Dilla to the Akai MPC sampling drum machine.[4]

[edit] Discography

[edit] Albums

  • Waltz of a Ghetto Fly (2004) - UK #82
  • Afro Strut (2006) - UK #126

[edit] Singles

  • "Basementality" (2002)
  • "Love and War" (2003)
  • "Possibilities" (2003)
  • "I Believe in You" (2003) - UK #72
  • "Dreamin" (2004) - UK #71
  • "Too High" (2004)
  • "Hope / Dope" (2006)
  • "Right Where You Are" (2006) - UK #171
  • "If I Don't" (2007) - featuring Corinne Bailey Rae

[edit] References

  1. ^ BBC - collective - amp fiddler interview and session
  2. ^ Audio CD, 1 June 2004, Original Release Date: 9 March 2004, Label: Play It Again Sam Us, ASIN: B000255LES
  3. ^ Amp Fiddler : interview
  4. ^ http://www.allhiphop.com/features/?ID=1350

[edit] External links

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