Laid Blak
Bristol Reggae band Laid Blak was created through the partnership of producer DJ Bunjy and MC Joe Peng who joined forces to conquer the 90’s Jungle and Rave scenes. Fast forward 5 years and the fledgling studio project pair started had become a seasoned live act thanks to the addition of 5 talented musicians whose backgrounds vary from breakdancer to classical pianist alongside members of a church band. Laid Blak’s unique style sees them seamlessly incorporate 2 vocalists and a DJ into their stage show alongside a traditional reggae rhythm section.
After being scouted and signed to Brownpunk, a new label set up by Island Records founder Chris Blackwell and Massive Attack’s Tricky, the band were hailed by the press as the ‘UK’s leading Reggae group’ and ‘the essential live festival act’.
Laid Blak’s dedication to the live music scene has seen them tour the UK, Europe and beyond, sharing the stage with notable acts such as Damian Marley, The Wailers, John Legend, Massive Attack and Tricky.
Following on from their underground anthem Red and the Dubstep remix of the same track which has received over 1 million views on youtube this winter, the band has just released their follow up single, Bristol Love. 2011 promises to be a huge year for the band as Laid Blak’s long awaited debut album is released in the spring.
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