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Text reads, "Marauders".

9m

Fat Freddy's Drop 2003 debut European tour. Glorious handycam footage from the auspicious tour is the base for this the slow-burn web series.

Made with the support of NZ On Air

7 episodes

Live and Direct

There's a soundcheck at Melkweg. Freddy's jam "Bounce," a tune off Live at the Matterhorn (2001). Mo' Show, led by MC OJ & the Rhythm Slave, is in Amsterdam. Rhythm Slave is destined to be a Freddy's band member.
Season 4/Episode 1
7m

Choice

There's a music-heavy flow with the Three Piece Suit showcase. Lady Flic, Trinity Roots, and EBB lead proceedings, while Freddy's get ready backstage. You can sense their progression from the first shows in London.
Season 4/Episode 2
9m

The Nod

Fat Freddy's Drop's "The Nod" is live at Three Piece Suit. Joe Dukie raps about puha and a pork bone boil-up. It's a multi-camera experience with additional footage by Get Down and Wicked Stylish Studio.
Season 4/Episode 3
9m

Get Down

Dobie Blaze is interviewed by Get Down about tunes being road-tested and possibilities for a new album. Lisa Tomlins has a riff on singing with EBB and guests with Freddy's. Bonus track: Ernie Dread Remix by DJ MU.
Season 4/Episode 4
8m

The OGs

DJ Fitchie recaps the tour and asks Joe Dukie about musical inspiration and tour life. Everyone "casually" looks forward to going home. Next step: to find the balance to keep doing this as a living forever.
Season 4/Episode 5
10m

Dance into the Night

The final Fat Freddy’s Drop show is at Cargo, London. Freddy's meet the press. Artist Anneke Stewart paints Freddy's graph wall based on the HOPE 10” design. That’s it for the handycam time machine roady.
Season 4/Episode 6
9m

Full Season 4

Live and direct in Amsterdam. Freddy's OGs DJ Fitchie & Joe Dukie share thoughts about the tour, road-testing songs that will feature on a new studio album. European tour finale at Cargo, London. Time to go home.
Season 4/Episode 7
50m

Trailers & bonus video

Season 4 Trailer

Live in Amsterdam. DJ Fitchie & Joe Dukie share thoughts about the tour, road-testing songs that will feature on a new studio album. European tour finale at Cargo, London. Time to go home.
Season 4/
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