Reefer (band)

Reefer is an alternative hip hop group based in Maui County, Hawaii.[1] It consists of Nicholas Thorburn and Daddy Kev.[2] The duo released the debut album, Reefer, on Alpha Pup Records in 2008.[3] Their song, "May Baleen", was listed by Consequence of Sound as one of the Top 10 Subaquatic Tunes in 2009.[4]

For other uses, see Reefer.
Reefer
OriginMaui County, Hawaii
GenresAlternative hip hop
Years active2008-present
LabelsAlpha Pup Records
Associated actsDntel, Flying Lotus
MembersNicholas Thorburn
Daddy Kev

History

The Islands frontman Nicholas Thorburn and Los Angeles hip hop producer Daddy Kev recorded the debut album, Reefer, in Maui County, Hawaii.[5] It was released on Alpha Pup Records in 2008.[6] It featured remixes from Dntel and Flying Lotus.[7] Rebecca Raber of Pitchfork Media described the album as "Thorburn's best album of the year."[8]

Discography
  • Reefer (2008)

References
  1. Van Buskirk, Eliot (October 9, 2008). "Drunken Conversation Leads to Band Called Reefer". Wired.
  2. Van Evra, Jennifer (October 8, 2008). "Islands' Nick Thorburn and Daddy Kev Give Fans Reefer". CBC Music.
  3. Winistorfer, Andrew (November 7, 2008). "Reefer - Reefer". Prefix.
  4. Litowitz, Drew (July 19, 2009). "List 'Em Carefully: The Top 10 Subaquatic Tunes". Consequence of Sound.
  5. Moore, Brigid (February 9, 2009). "Reefer". XLR8R.
  6. Resende, Sasha (November 6, 2008). "Reefer - Reefer". Tiny Mix Tapes.
  7. McGowan, Colin (November 15, 2008). "Reefer: Reefer". Cokemachineglow.
  8. Raber, Rebecca (November 10, 2008). "Reefer: Reefer". Pitchfork Media.
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