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Kevin Fingier is an Argentinian producer, musician, DJ, composer and one of the most eclectic and exciting Soul and Reggae producers in the scene. He runs Acid Jazz subsidiary label Fingier records, which specialized in his Soul, Funk, R&B and Boogaloo productions, and has worked with more than 10 jamaican legends from the 60’s such as Derrick Harriott, Pat Kelly, The Cimarons and Ken Boothe.

Los Aggrotones
His career as a musician and producer started with the Early Reggae band he founded in 2008, Los Aggrotones, an experimental Early Reggae band from Argentina, formed by Kevin Fingier, Ezequiel Palacios, Fernando Porfidia, and Damian Jacinto.

Formed in 2007, they have always maintained their goal of reviving the early reggae sound of 1969/1970, although over the years, the band began to experiment with their sound, blending their Jamaican influences with elements of Post Punk, Trip Hop, and experimental music. This evolution is well reflected in albums like 'Brixton' and 'Right Now'.

In addition to having been the backing band for three Jamaican legends of the 60s (Derrick Harriot, Pat Kelly, Dudley Sibley) and Puerto Rican singer Mimi Maura, they have released more than 11 vinyl records abroad and have toured in Mexico, Paraguay, and Brazil.

Collaborating with jamaican legends
As an Early Reggae enthusiast and archaeologist, he aimed to expand the discographies of these legends. This aspiration led him to compose and produce records for artists like Pat Kelly, Derrick Harriott, Cornell Campbell, Freddie Notes, Lambert Briscoe, Joe Mansano, Dudley Sibbley, Sydney Crooks, Locksley Gichie, and Tito Simon. Fingier was also invited to play the guitar with Ken Boothe during his visit to Argentina.

The Cimarons
The first UK Reggae band formed in 1967, The Cimarons were the ones who inspired him to create Los Aggrotones. Having achieved his signature 60’s retro sound through numerous Soul/R&B productions, he decided to pay homage to The Cimarons by producing a new album for them. This album served as a bridge to their original 60’s sound. Remarkably, these legends, once the studio backbone of Trojan Records, had not ventured into this sonic territory for nearly four decades. Noteworthy is the album's collaboration with Ansel Collins on the Hammond organ, alongside esteemed Jamaican vocalists Carl Dawkin and Lloyd Forrest, who contribute as guest vocalists. There is already a single released from the upcoming album titled "Inspiration Information," is by Shuggie Otis and is released in Canada by Interrogator Records.

The Kevin Fingier Collective
In a Soul/R&B scene where people mostly love 1950’s and 1960’s music, his retro but modern productions have been more than well received, having support for the most important DJs in the heart of the Soul world, and having his tracks played at the BBC by DJs such as Craig Charles, Gilles Peterson, Huey Morgan and Richard Searling, one of the most important Northern Soul DJs from the legendary Wigan Casino, who said: “Anything you see from this label with Kevin Fingier via the UK-based Acid Jazz Group comes highly recommended from myself’".

Fingier Records
Fingier Records is a prominent record label with operational bases in both London and Argentina. Established as a subsidiary label under the umbrella of Acid Jazz Records, Fingier Records has carved out a distinct niche, specializing in the production and promotion of Northern Soul, R&B, Boogaloo and Funk music.

Besides recording with the Northern Soul legend Gerri Granger the monster Funk tune “Don’t wanna cry no more”, to be able to develop his vision he signed to the label four singers: Diane Ward and Jo Ann Hamilton from USA, Josi Dias from Brazil and Abdoulaye Badiane from Senegal.

This support he had led his records to constantly sold out, being his 7” “Why Don’t you go home / Cocktail De Medianoche” the best selling 45 in Acid Jazz Records in the last 20 years, after Andy Smith and Paul Weller’s hit “Are you trying to be lonely?”, and other records like “Latin Dynamite / El Basement” to be sold for more than 150 dollars in Discogs and Ebay.

MD Records
MD Records is a British record label specialized in the restoration, mixing, and production of unreleased soul recordings that were recorded in the vibrant musical scene of Detroit during the 1960s.

Throughout the years, MD Records has managed to rescue and release a series of albums and singles that have received recognition both locally and internationally. These unreleased recordings have shed new light on the musical scene of Detroit, reaffirming its significance in the history of soul and its lasting influence on contemporary music.