Shappa is a musical side-project from two
Serbia
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n most active musicians of "young generation,"
Wikluh Sky (
Bad Copy
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) and
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Eyesburn
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History 1994–2007
The band was formed in 1994, and the original line-up featured former Dead Ideas guitarist Nemanja "Kojot" Kojić (guitar, ...
,
Burnin' Soundz), with help of
King Kyll from
Paris
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. Their pilot album with same name was released in April, 2005. by Ammonite records
from
Belgrade and it got positive critical notices from the media and audience. The trio had many concerts, but lately they are pausing and each member of Shappa is working on its own projects.
Their music is mix of
roots reggae
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,
dancehall
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,
nightcore,
dub and
hip hop.
Track listing
# "Downlow"
# "Against the law"
# "I live with Jah"
# "Look me in the eyes"
# "Music warriors"
# "Dub another way"
# "Celebration"
# "Cross the Earth"
# "Information overload"
# "Hopefully forever"
# "What dem do"
# "World's on fire!"
# "All dem lies"
# "Search within"
# "Pow the pop"
# "Flexin' n' Flashin'"
# "Swag City"
References
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Reggae albums by Serbian artists
2005 albums