Artist Detailed Info: Naphta

There is more than one artist/band named Naphta:

1. Naphta is a DJ and producer hailing from Wrocław, Poland. Also one half of Polish DJ duo, Phat Trakz and host of Wroclaw’s infamous Loud & Clear parties, Naphta takes inspiration from a variety of electronic stylings, with a thick dose of soul and southern rap and acid techno thrown in for good measures.
Naphta is a firm believer that emotional energy beats adherence to particular sounds, keeping his eyes out for the structure of chords and melodies.
A participant in the Red Bull Music Academy 2011, the future looks bright for this youngster.

2. Naphta was a five-piece heavy rock band based in Paris, France. After 3 self-produced recordings and about 30 shows, they disbanded in March 2008.
Discography:
La Dernière Heure (2005)
Soleil Rouge (2006)
L'Homme de Verre (2007)
Members:
Paul Cazenave-Piarrot: drums (ex-Backbone Party & Les Gens du Fond)
Julien Dias: vocals
François Dorléans: guitar and backing vocals (Mondegreen, ex-The Skeletonz)
Arnaud Le Pape: guitar (Backbone Party)
Ardeshir Ross: bass until 2006 (Warnam)
Jérôme Vieilledent: bass from 2006 (ex-Edge Caress)

3. Naphta is Shane O’Shea from Dublin, Ireland who has released Drum ‘N’ Bass / Jungle records on labels like Rohan’s Bassbin, and Fanu’s Lightless Recordings.

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