Coco Solid Tape an Eclectic Mix

Rap’n’roll artist Coco Solid today announces the international and local artists who have crafted original material for her sixth studio release, ‘Pacific Rims’. Wellington and Auckland pre-sales are now available with an instant free download of the mix at www.undertheradar.co.nz

While mixtapes are often referred to as mash ups of other people’s material, Pacific Rims is a collection of original tracks by Coco Solid, featuring musicians from across the globe. She has hand picked collaborators to create the turbo 28 minute mix, which incorporates elements of hip-hop / electronica / new wave and dance - while still staying true to her trademark rap style.

Solid opens with Disasteradio’s ringtone-inspired synth pop, leading into Jizmatron produced G-funk, some of J.Brown 90’s-inspired hip hop, and Dominican Republic duo Astro Hernandez bring the synths on The Whip.

Coco and Mexican producer Pepepe team up again and add electronic-house to I’ll See You Inside. Solid then builds an 80’s New Wave homage with DJ Jizmatron on their track Architecture and Extravagangsta gives the downbeat feel for Heebyjeebies. Chant-rap anthem G is For Girls teams Coco with Lisbon musician Violet and UK producer Subeena.

Aotearoa trio Unitone Hi-Fi dub-out with Coco on Amateur, and Czech Republic producer Martin Vejvoda provides a smooth backdrop for Coco’s Up In Smoke. Solid then closes the mix with J.Brown’s fun groove Best You Can Do.

While Pacific Rims will be available in a limited edition cassette run of 400 at the gigs, Solid is also giving away free copies of the mixtape in digital format with Wellington and Auckland presales exclusively on www.undertheradar.co.nz This is the only way to hear the mixtape before the tours opens on 29 June. Door entry to the shows will include a download code to the mixtape.

Says Solid, “For me, shows are about sharing, getting ideas and playing to new people. But having a brand-new mixtape finished and making it available at this scale is one of the most exciting things about the tour”.

COCO SOLID – PACIFIC RIMS TOUR DATES. TRACK LISTING FOLLOWS.

HAMILTON – Wed June 29th, Static Bar feat. Doteyes & Frankie. 8pm $10 Door sales only.

WHANGANUI – Fri July 1st, Space Monster feat. Redback Villian & Caves. 10pm $10 Door sales only. All ages.

WELLINGTON – Sat July 2nd, San Francisco Bath House feat. Thought Creature, K-Lab & DJ Han Baby. 9pm $15 Tickets from www.undertheradar.co.nz & door sales. Free download of Pacific Rims mixtape with pre sales from www.undertheradar.co.nz.

QUEENSTOWN – Thurs July 7th, Subculture feat. J-Dub & other local support. 9pm $10 Door sales only.

DUNEDIN – Fri 8th July, XII Below feat. Manthyng & Mental Health Triangle 10pm. $10 w/ 91CARD or $15 without.

AUCKLAND – Thurs July 14th, Rising Sun feat. Scratch 22, Pikachunes & DJ Han Baby. 10pm. $15. Tickets from www.undertheradar.co.nz & door sales. Free download of Pacific Rims mix tape with pre sales from www.undertheradar.co.nz.

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