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Fat Freddy's Drop • SLO MO

The Drop • released 2024-11-08

Does this Fat Freddy have anything to do with Shelton's Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers? Intentional or not, these compositions mixing reggae, funk, soul, dub, and other cannabis-friendly genres are a good way to spend an unproductive afternoon.

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