Chris Faiumu

Chris Faiumu

musician New Zealand

Chris Faiumu, also known as Mu and DJ Fitchie, was the founder of the New Zealand-based band Fat Freddy’s Drop, renowned for their unique blend of reggae, dub, and soul music. He played a pivotal role in shaping the group's signature sound, contributing to their success in both New Zealand and internationally. Faiumu passed away recently, leaving behind a legacy marked by the band's critically acclaimed album 'Based On a True Story,' which is one of the highest-selling albums in New Zealand history.

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New Zealand New Zealand: You could spend a long time looking for a track that showed what the late Chris Faiumu brought to Fat Freddy’s Drop. 6

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New Zealand New Zealand: Chris Faiumu, the founder of the band Fat Freddy’s Drop has died. 5

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The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Fat Freddy’s Drop founder Chris Faiumu - Mu and DJ Fitchie - dies