Freedom For King Kong

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Name = Freedom For King Kong


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Origin = Lorient, France
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Genre = Fusion
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Years_active = 1994 to 2006
Label = Stern/Sony BMG
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URL = http://www.ffkk.com
Current_members = Bring's
Ton
Djey
Bubu
Ben
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Freedom For King Kong is a fusion band, formed in 1994 in Lorient, France. The band members are African born Bring's (vocals), Ton (keyboards), Bubu and Ben (drums-Percussion) and Djey (guitars). The bands music is often similar to fellow French fusion artists Dirty District and Lofofora, but the band also draw influences from various other bands such as Skindred, Public Enemy, Suicidal Tendencies and Dub War. The band first released their self-titled debut demo and later released the follow-up the very eclectic "Citoyens du monde" in 1997. The music was strongly influenced by reggae and ragga. The follow up album, "Primate Diplomate", featured more experimentation into Rap and Punk rock, but remained true to the band's reggae roots. During this time, The band was growing in popularity throughout France and they later released the albums "Marche Ou Rêve", the slower "Issue de ce corps" (which features additional experimentations with Theremins), and a bizarre dancehall/Ragga version of Blondie's "Heart Of Glass", which is totally unlike the original. The band have recently stated that they are going on a permanent hiatus and have released a DVD entitled '10 Ans De Goril' Music' (Ten Years Of Goril' Music) which is available from their website.

Discography

*"Freedom For King Kong" (EP)
*"Citoyens du monde"
*"live EP"
*"Primate diplomate"
*"Marche ou rěve"
*"Issue de ce corps"

The group also appear on Mano Negra Illegal, with a Cover of Mano Negra's King Kong Five.

External links

*http://www.ffkk.com (French)
*http://www.myspace.com/ffkk