Artist Detailed Info: Kolab

Kolab are a hip-hop group hailing from Auckland, New Zealand. Their sound could best be described as liquid Hip-Hop! A conscious jazz inspired sound with a twist of funk. The group's musical influences include the likes of De La Soul, Common, A Tribe Called Quest, J Dilla, The Pharcyde, and Outkast.

The members of the group are J Brown, aka James Brown (producer/turntablist), Scottie B, aka Scott Bibby (producer/vocals) and MC Speak Easy, aka Tom Everett (Vocals).

As well as a constant stream of live shows Kolab have achieved the number 1 spot on 95 Bfm's Safari Lounge Top 10. Their track 'So Deep' held onto the number 1 spot for 5 weeks while staying in the Top 10 for over 2 months. Their release with Bfm 'Inner Beat' achieved number 3 on the Top Ten and number 7 on the New Zealand Alternative Charts. Kolab have released a total of 6 tracks on 95 Bfm over the last 2 years with 5 of the 6 achieving a Top 10 ranking.

Kolab have also provided Sony Computer Entertainment with their track 'So Deep' as part of a PlayStation 3 educational video released with REMIX in Dec 2007.

The band has released two music videos to date for their tracks 'Inner Beat' and 'Sideways'.

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