User:Richzerbo/Highlife (band)

Highlife the name of an Afro-pop inspired band which centers around Sleepy Doug Shaw and was formed "on a 2008 trip to Trinidad’s Gaspar Grand Island".

The project first gained notorioty in June of 2009 when the track 'F Kenya RIP' was leaked and the track garnered praise on the website Gorillavsbear.net with it later being reposted in Spin Magazine in their "Songs You Must Hear Now" Section. .

In January of 2009 Highlife toured the United Kingdom supporting Animal Collective.

The band's debut record, Best Bless was released September 28th, 2010 on The Social Registry.