HKB FiNN
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Andrew Ward | |
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Background information | |
Also known as | HKB FiNN |
Origin | London, UK |
Genre(s) | spoken word, Jazz |
Years active | 1999 - present |
Label(s) | HKBFINN |
Website | http://www.hkbfinn.com |
Notable instrument(s) | |
Vocal, djembe, |
HKB FiNN aka Andrew Ward is a spoken word artist from the UK, who embodies worldly influences that are present in a cosmopolitan city such as London.
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[edit] Performances
FiNN brand of alternative Hip Hop is part Reggae, part West African, part Jazz and verve rare in Hip Hop. FiNN was the former front man of UK band Katch 22 and has recorded and performed across several genres with various groups and organisations such as: The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, The Tunde Jegede Ensemble, Ntoumos, Roots Manuva, Viva Sinfonia, No Jazz, Gunshot, Electro Deluxe and many more. He became a soloist in 1999 and has released four solo albums.
[edit] Reviews
- " A masterpiece" OUTSiDE LOOKiNG iN MAGAZiNE
- "An inspiration to listen to..." UK HiP HOP.COM
- " Exceptional" THE TiMES
- "This is music from that 'next level' many rapper claim to be striving to attain" MOJO MAGAZiNE
- "Well crafted, earthy, rootsy, an atmospheric gem" RAPNEWS.CO.UK
- "Beautiful arrangements and Thoroughly refreshing" NiCK LUSCOMBE, XFM RADiO
- "Urban Album of the month - July 2005 & Urban album of the year 2005" MOJO MAGAZiNE
[edit] Trivia
- Uses lowercase and capital case in a unique combination
[edit] Film Credits
- The Idea 2006 (actor)
- Our Story Our Voice 2007 (self)
[edit] Song list
- ViTALiSTiCS ALBUM 2003
- ACOUSTiC AFRO HiP HOP ALBUM 2005
- SPOKEN HERBS ALBUM 2006
- FiNNSTRUMENTALS ALBUM 2006