28 November 2017 - 0 Comments

Multi-talented actor and musician Troy Kingi offers up his sophomore album, Shake That Skinny Ass All The Way To Zygertron, a nod to the funkadelic-soul sounds of the seventies from which he draws inspiration, while exploring galactic sci-fi themes.

The concept for this album was conceived by Troy and his little brother as they sat on deck chairs stargazing in Taupo Bay. What was originally never intended as a concept album quickly became so as Troy created the uniquely-themed song titles and the two dreamt up intricate stories and characters which weave their way throughout. Although the idea of a concept album sounds quirky and unconventional, Troy’s soulful voice and ear for groove offer up a warm and well-grounded sound. 

When it came to laying down the record, Troy was not short of quality musicians to call upon, choosing to collaborate with vintage synthesiser-enthusiast and seasoned musician Ed Zuccollo (TrinityRoots), and band-mate Mara TK (Electric Wire Hustle), who also took on the role of producer. 

Described by the NZ Music Commission as “our Northland treasure”, the Bay of Islands-based musician/actor has embarked on an eventful few years with major acting roles in Hunt For The Wilderpeople, Pa Boys, Mt Zion and The Kick, while also enjoying a successful music career, being awarded an APRA Silver Scroll for Aotearoa, a track co-written with Stan Walker, and receiving rave reviews for his side-project, collaborative soul band L(())VE & HOPE with Mara TK and Mark Vanilau (Dave Dobbyn).

“Shake that skinny Ass all the way to Zygertron is a fictional account of two people from different times & dimensions meeting in the cosmos, falling in love and having a child with golden feet, fulfilling an ancient prophesy written in the hieroglyphics of the coming of the messiah”- Troy Kingi.

Shake That Skinny Ass All The Way To Zygertron will be available on major digital platforms from 8am, Tuesday the 28th of November.

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