The Brand New Heavies

SoleHeaven & Sneakart have teamed up for a special little project for Jan Kincaid (founding member, Drummer & keyboards of The Brand New Heavies)
They go on tour this month and Jan, a huge custom sneaker fan asked us to produce him a special pair of sneaks that he could wear on tour....we couldn't resist as we love getting involved in projects like this!

We're sure you've all heard of The Brand New Heavies and their style of acid jazz , they play funk and soul for a good time.
They are pioneers of the London acid jazz scene, the Brand New Heavies translated their love for the funk grooves of the 1970s into a sophisticated sound, which carried the torch for classic soul in an era dominated by hip-hop.
Formed in 1985 by drummer/keyboardist Jan Kincaid, guitarist Simon Bartholomew, and bassist/keyboardist Andrew Levy.
They have since gone on to sell millions of records worldwide gaining a loyal fan base.
The group's appearance with MC Serch (formerly of 3rd Bass) and Q-Tip (of A Tribe Called Quest) at a performance in New York City, inspired the group to incorporate elements of hip hop music. Their next album was the critically acclaimed Heavy Rhyme Experience, Vol. 1, which included collaborations with Guru of Gang Starr and The Pharcyde, among others, but lacked any female vocals.

Brother Sister (1994) was the last album with N'Dea Davenport, who had left to complete her solo album (which she had put on hold to join the Heavies). The album spawned more singles, though one of them, a cover of Maria Muldaur's "Midnight at the Oasis," was popular only in the UK because it was not included in the US version of the album.
N'Dea Davenport is back with the band for their current tour.

Jan has also had a successful music career away from The Heavies and his music has featured on the superb Jazzmatazz albums as well as working with Cassius, David Morales and the Defected & FFRR record labels.

Check out their myspace for info on their latest tour and to hear some of their tunes. - http://www.myspace.com/thebrandnewheavies