Croydon Composers, Vol. 3

CROYDON COMPOSERS VOL. 3 is the latest album from the ground-breaking, cross-genre musical collaboration of 25 musicians, composers and producers who are members of CROYDON COMPOSERS ONLINE (CCO) which was launched in response to the ongoing closure of music venues.

The album features eleven tracks created and recorded by the 25 who worked – remotely of course – in duos and trios to create brand new music together. Riffing off each other's musical styles, energy and experience, the musicians are thrilled to present CROYDON COMPOSERS Vol. 3 to music lovers everywhere. The musical styles represented on the album include rap, reggae, jazz, Indian classical music, rock, freeform vocals and some serious solo work.

Created by the dynamic production company, Croydon-based Drum The Bass, Croydon Composers Online is the brainchild of Drum The Bass Artistic Director and BASCA-award winning composer, producer and bassist Shri Sriram; Drum The Bass Project Director Shirin Sriram, and Music Business Consultant Michael Fuller.

The team has brought together a formidable line-up of highly experienced and very cool musicians, producers, and composers including the project's overall producer Shri Sriram, as well as start-up musicians and performers from Drum The Bass' young musicians programme.

"We didn't want to wait for venues to open up again before we got our next project off the ground," explains Shri Sriram. "This latest edition of Croydon Composers has been an exceptionally enjoyable process full of discovery, learning and excitement. Every collaboration has a unique flavour and approach - and each track is outstanding for me. I'm super excited that we've got local artists featuring alongside very experienced practitioners; it means we can expand the reach and connectivity of Croydon musicians and composers. It was hard work for the team and me to mentor, arrange, coordinate and be diplomatic with 25 artists - and most of it online, but every sound that came back was so inspiring that it constantly re-affirmed our vision and kept us forging ahead! I hope you enjoy the music!!" - Shri Sriram

Lookout for the 11 self-filmed, professionally edited music videos of the tracks released online.

www.croydoncomposers.co.uk/vol3 for full artist line up, more information and videos.

Album cover photo: Glenn Foster.

Album cover design: Shirin Sriram & Tone O

What people are saying:

"Brilliant - thanks so much - it's just really fresh, not like anything else around at the moment" Tom Robinson | BBC 6 Music

'I'm loving the album! a 5 star release for me' 'Many thanks again for the most enjoyable, engagingly programmed, spiritually charged and life-affirming album. Many congratulations on what must have been one truly special production commitment' Michael Tucker | Jazz Journal

"Another bass heavy cut I cannot wait to drop for the people when we eventually reach a state of normalcy" Don Letts, Culture Clash | BBC 6 Music

"The genre-hopping results seamlessly blend rap, reggae, jazz, Indian classical music, rock and free-flowing vocals across 11 tracks that reflect the cultural melting pot in and around the Croydon area." Mike Flynn | Jazzwise

"This is just proper float away material" Bobby Friction | BBC Asian Network

"It's not everyday we have an Indian and dub mix yeah? I love the vibe, love the riddim, love the voice, love the energy" Rico | O.B.F Soundsystem

"With every Croydon Composers project Shirin, Shri and Michael have taken on the challenge of getting bigger and better. We offer them our huge congratulations for using lockdown to deliver this innovative and creative new album….and can't wait to see what they do next!" East Croydon Cool