Drawing on a wealth of experiences and numerous global influences, Rex Riddem and Mustafa Akbar – the duo known as Nappy Riddem – have conjured up a blend of Hip Hop, Reggae, Funk and Soul that traverses the sonic boom of the African Diaspora. Having both performed and toured with Thunderball and Fort Knox Five, these guys know how to light up a crowd and keep a solid message running through their music.

For their debut album the sounds and rhythms of North America, South America and the C...