‘Thundercat’ to Loose Funk, Soul on Bangkok Next Month

BANGKOK — Behind Kendrick Lamar’s “To Pimp a Butterfly” is groove and acid-jazz genius Thundercat.

Now, the American master bassist and singer is coming to Bangkok for a live show next month, local promoter Have You Heard announced Friday morning.

The gig will take place April 9 at Live Arena RCA.

Tickets start at 1,400 baht and go on sale Monday at Ticketmelon.

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Thundercat is Stephen Lee Bruner from Los Angeles. He was first exposed to music at the age of 4 and he later joined ‘80s crossover thrash Suicidal Tendencies.

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The 34-year-old artist in 2016 won a Grammy for best rap and singing performance for his work “These Walls.”

Bruner’s 23-track studio album “Drunk” features several guests such as Kendrick Lamar, Wiz Khalifa, Mac Miller, Michael McDonald and Pharrell.