Appearing as “MC Nad”, Scalper started off his musical career performing in the underground hip-hop crew Made In Britain (M.I.B.). Later in the decade Scalper became a member of the British-based multi-ethnic hip-hop world fusion music group Fun-Da-Mental, as a live vocalist. The group were well known for their heavily political attitude, strong Islamic affiliation and energetic fusion of Eastern and Western musical forms.

Scalper made the move to New Zealand in 2007, after first visiting with Fun-Da-Mental for the 1997 WOMAD festival. Basing himself on Auckland City’s west coast Scalper began working creatively in his new home, leading to the release of 2010’s Flesh & Bones. The album was very well received by New Zealand press, who labelled it “beautifully formed…finely tuned” and “What could be New Zealand’s most polished and accomplished album for 2010″ Scalper released his sophomore album Butchers Bakers on March 19, 2012.

Now in 2015 we’re treated to a new chapter from Scalper’s songbook – The Emperor’s Clothes. Initially only available on vinyl this album see’s the wordsmith and producer delve deeper into the dark imagery that he’s so adept at conjuring.