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There have been more than one band (artist) with this name. 1) In 1980, Mobster released a double A-sided 7" single in the UK on the Ensign label (Simmer Down/Mobster Shuffle). 2) There is now another ska band using this name. They describe themselves thus: Mobster has dug out golden grains from the Jamaican soil and mixed new with retro. Tropical with European, energy with passion to create the music they love: SKA. Ska is passion! Passion for music. Passion for the jumping, stomping, skanking rhythms and sounds.The groovy bass lines and backbeat guitars. The magic horns. Music you must...

Mobs were one of the first hardcore punk acts to arise from Japan in the early 80's. They released their first 7" vinyl EP "Diabolism" in 1984 on Noise Room records. In the same year, they also appeared on the legendary compilation LP "Hardcore Unlawful Assembly", released on AA records, together with bands like G.I.S.M., Laughin' Nose, Lip Cream and many more. Their second EP, named "Projection of Astral Body" was released in 1985. Pushead wrote a positive review about this EP in magazine Maximum Rocknroll #34, released in March 1986. The EP "Gypsy of Journey" followed in 1987. In...

In the late 90's DJ Mobster (Hermanni Kovalainen) started off as a battle DJ. After years of DJ'ing at clubs, competing and eventually judging the battles, his interest in music production grew and he began to get recognition for his talents in beatmaking as well. His style is best described as an eclectic mix of organic and electronic sounds with rhythms that make your head nod. As well as working with many well known Finnish musicians, 24-year-old DJ Mobster has also collaborated with a handful of international artists. Through touring with Finnish hip-hop acts around clubs, festivals and events in...