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Dub Shines by Contra Coup

Artist Biography For Contra Coup

The Foundation Of This Eight-Piece Group Is Heavy Drum And Bass Rhythms Topped With Sweet Melodies And Harmonies All Fusing With The Same Bold Originality That Defined The 1977 Punk Scene. While Embracing Roots Reggae Music This Band Is By No Means Shy About Expressing Itself And Its Own Experiences Through The Music. Contra Coup Formed As A Band In November 2006 After Several Members Of A Temporary Backing Band The Lonestar Rockers Completed A Tour Of The Southern United States With Reggae Legend Clinton Fearon Studio One The Gladiators Black Ark Studio . Inspired By Fearon’s Authentic And Original Style These Musicians – Former Members Of The Stingers ATX Five Ton Chicken Burning Spear’s Burning Band DJ Kane Of The Kumbia Kings And Many Others – Gathered In A Recording Studio Three Months Later To Record On Time Their First Full-Length Album Which Was Produced By Fearon.
Four Of The Sixteen Tracks Are Dub Versions By Victor Rice Who Has Produced And Mixed Records For Acts Such As The Slackers The Toasters Rocker-T And Many More. This Collection Of Songs Covers Many Types Of Reggae Music While Adding A Specifically Original Touch. While Being A Very Cohesive Unit In The Studio Contra Coup Has Evolved Into A Very Dynamic Live Act As Well. Www.Contracoup.Com

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