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Sola Rosa
Since Andrew Spraggon's first formative releases as Sola Rosa at the turn of the 21st century,...
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Get It Together
Sola Rosa

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Released: Oct 11, 2011
Released By Melting Pot Music
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Like Sola Rosa's predecessor, Moves On, Get It Together builds on a more performance based template than Sola Rosa' early work, featuring a full band. Long-term Sola Rosa collaborators Matt Short (bass), Ben White (Guitar), and Will Scott (drums) were joined by vocalists Spikey Tee (best known for his work with Jah Wobble, Mr Scruff, and Bomb The Bass), UK MC Serocee, German-based poet and singer Bajka, and Wellington songstress Iva Lamkum. Beyond the outstanding vocal collaborations a bevy of New Zealand's most talented musicians have lent their hand on the album as well - Julian Dyne, Scratch 22, James Duncan, Victoria Kelly and Miguel Fuentes to name a few.

As a result, it's no surprise that Get It Together has been so well received in New Zealand, chalking up the number one spot on iTunes and the Independent NZ Music Album Chart (where it stayed for four months), and reaching number 15 on the NZ Album Chart - all on the way to achieving Gold status. If that wasn't enough, Spraggon was nominated for Best Producer at the 2009 Vodafone NZ Music Awards, Get It Together was nominated for Best Electronica Album, and the album's second single, "Turn Around," was nominated for Best Video. Perhaps most tellingly though, the success of Get It Together has spawned a remix album, Get It Together: The Remixes, which features the likes The Nextmen, DJ Vadim, Yes King, TM Juke and J Star reworking Sola Rosa originals for maximum dance floor effect.

Along with attracting a who's who of international producers to remix the album, Get It Together's heady mix of hybrid funk and tough beats has caught the attention of various labels throughout Europe. Lead single "Del Ray" has been licensed for release through Sony BMG Germany for its Exotic Lounge Sessions compilation, and DJ Ease of Nightmares On Wax selected "Del Ray" for his edition of Stereo Deluxe's Coming Home series.

Catch Sola Rosa on tour:
11/29 - S.O.B.’s - New York, NY - More Info | Tickets
11/30 - 8 Fifty 8 - Chicago, IL - Tickets
12/1 - Neumo’s - Seattle, WA w/ Orgone - More Info | Tickets
12/2 - Dante’s - Portland, OR w/ Orgone - More Info | Tickets
12/3 - Blu @ MontBleu Resort – Lake Tahoe, NV - More Info | Tickets
12/6 - Jambalaya - Arcata, CA - More Info | Tickets
12/7 - Brick and Mortar Music Hall - San Francisco, CA - More Info | Tickets
12/8 - AfroFunke @ Zanzibar - Santa Monica, CA - More Info | Tickets
12/9 – Culture Beat Performing Arts Center - Ensenada, Mexico - More Info
12/10 - WorldBeat Cultural Center - San Diego, CA - More Info | Tickets





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tracks
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The Ace Of Sprace
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Turn Around Feat. Iva Lamkum
Del Ray
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Humanised Feat. Bajka
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Love Alone Feat. Spikey Tee
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Get It Together
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I've Tried Ways Feat. Serocee
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Lady Love Feat. Bajka
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All You Need
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Bond Is Back
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These Words, These Sounds, These Powers Feat. Spikey Tee
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