King Prawn (band)

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King Prawn
Promo Photo of the new line-up of King Prawn
Background information
Origin London, England, United Kingdom
Genres Ska punk, reggae, hardcore, metal, hip hop
Years active 1993–2003 2012-present
Labels Moon Ska Europe
Spitfire Records
Golf Records
Associated acts Suicide Bid
Babar Luck
Asian Dub Foundation
Past members Babar Luck

King Prawn were a prominent band of the UK ska punk scene during the 1990s and early 2000s. The band re-formed in 2012 with a new lineup.

King Prawn blend elements of punk, hardcore, metal, ska, dub, reggae, and hip hop into their music, which they dub wildstyle.

Since the London band's formation in 1993, they were subject to critical acclaim. They were nominated for a Kerrang! award in 1998 for Best New British Band, and in 2000 for Spirit of Independence.[citation needed] King Prawn toured regularly with a broad range of bands, varying from hardcore to traditional and 2 Tone ska bands. King Prawn songs often contained political lyrics that, along with the band's blending of genres, led to comparisons with bands such as Rage Against the Machine.

King Prawn played their penultimate concert on December 20, 2003 at The Forum in Kentish Town which was recorded for their live DVD.[1] Their final gig followed the next night at the Pitz club in Milton Keynes and members have since moved on to other projects: drummer Nikolai formed Left Step Band, an eclectic four piece Hip Hop groove machine; Babar Luck performs as a solo artist and also in a variety of collaborative projects including his rock band East End Trinity.

In the summer of 2007 Al Rumjen joined Asian Dub Foundation as their new vocalist. His first performance as a member of Asian Dub Foundation was at The Womad Festival in Singapore and his first album with the band was Punkara.

In 2012 the band confirmed they will be playing festivals and a club tour afterwards featuring a brass section but without Babar Luck.[2]

In 2013 the band played at Boomtown Festival[3] and Reading & Leeds Festivals[4] and have announced a tour in November 2013 with 9 dates in the calendar. They will be supported by Imperial Leisure, Random Hand and Anti Vigilante.

Members[2]

  • Al Rumjen - Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Melodica
  • Zac Chang - Bass
  • Nikolai Jones - Drums
  • Devil Hands - Guitar
  • Dr Nelly - Cornet
  • Alex Gordon - Trumpet
  • Matt Dowse - Trumbone

Discography

EPs and LPs[2]

Singles

  • Poison in the Air - 1995
  • Felled/Depths of my Soul - 1997
  • Not Your Punk - 1997
  • Day In Day Out- 2000
  • Someone to Hate - 2000

Music Videos

  • Depths of My Soul (1997)
  • Day In Day Out (2000)
  • Someone to Hate (2000)
  • The Dominant View (2003)

References

  1. ↑ "King Prawn - Live at the Forum [DVD]". https://www.amazon.co.uk. Retrieved 26 January 2014. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "King Prawn Fansite". King Prawn Fansite. Retrieved 26 January 2014. 
  3. ↑ Boomtown line-up on Skiddle.com
  4. ↑ Reading & Leeds Line-up 2013

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