Reefer (band) explained

Reefer
Origin:	Maui County, Hawaii
Genre:	Alternative hip hop
Years Active:	2008-present
Label:	Alpha Pup Records
Associated Acts:	Dntel, Flying Lotus
Current Members:	Nicholas Thorburn Daddy Kev

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]

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)

External links

• Reefer on Alpha Pup Records

Notes and References

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