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First heard on the Equiknoxx Music Fader mix this Dub of "Fly Away" features Gavsborg on the boards dubbing & scrubbing things good and rotten launching dancehall deejay Alozade's vocals into another dimension along with wayward cymbals & wonky hats.

Pablo Gad Joins King Earthquake For This 2012 Lp Of Firing Uk Steppers.

Augustus Pablo's monumental 1988 LP Eastman Dub is back! Showcasing a vital selection of Rockers dub attacks built on the classic 1978 album Tetrack Let's Get Started.' Originally recorded at Channel One and Harry J's and mixed by Sylvan Morris at Channel One. Another classic Augustus Pablo collection from the golden age of Rockers!

Late 70s Sessions Featuring Robbie Shakespeare, Albert Malawi, Horsemouth, Earl "chinna" Smith, Augustus Pablo, And More.

A Side: Jah Foundation, Zion Chant, And On The Flip, Jah Foundation Dub (previously Unreleased Longer Version).

Re-issue 180 Gram Vinyl Lp, Produced By Leroy Smart And First Released 1977. Original Sleeve Designs By Tyrone Whyte Advertising In Riddim, Black Echoes And Record Collector Magazine

2 track Single from Al Kenlock released by High Music/Dub Store Records

2 Track Single From Don Hutson Released By Dub Store Records

2 track Single from Kiddus I released by Shepherd/Dub Store Records

"Soundboy A-Go Dead Tonight!"

SKRSINTL Crew load up their dub boxes deep and deliver a wide-ranging, rapid-fire display of their unique vision for musical murderation. Pulling the best from their clashes and world travels They weave together a bewildering barrage inna dance leaving a soundboy downright dazed and dusted. And yet within this deadly encounter, there is deliverance When the smoke settles, unscathed, only Life remains Sekkle urself in this Infinity; tune can't run out.

2 Track Single From Soul Syndicate Released By High Music/dub Store Records

*Landing on Alchemy Dubs is Alpha & Omega's classic Freedom Fighters' featuring Paul Fox on vocals, remixed and dubbed by Ojah.

This track first appeared on Alpha & Omega's Overstanding' LP from 1991, and was originally voiced by Nishka. The vocals featured on this remix version were recorded by Paul Fox at a later stage. Some of the original stems have also been used here and others have been re-recorded and reprogrammed.

On the B side we find of course a dub version. In this case, out of the different dub mixes, the dubplate mix was chosen to go on the record.

Limited edition of 600 copies, hand-stamped and hand-numbered, served in a thick custom reversed kraftliner sleeve with inner black disco sleeve.

Reissue of 1979 release

New 10" on the Tan Dubz label, with the legendary "singjay" Eek-A-Mouse and flute virtuoso Diggory Kenrick. Voiced at Youthman Promotion Studio JA by Danny Minott and mixed at the Brixton Jamm by Wizard.

Heavyweight bass on an unapologetically nonchalent Sam-Fi rhythm. Comes with two hypnotic dubs, and intended for sound system play.

Brand New 7" Single From Reggae's Greatest Living Vocalist Hugh Beresford Hammond

Rebelution Follows Up Their Grammy-nominated 2016 Album Falling Into Place With Another Amazing Studio Album Full Of Their Signature Take On Modern Reggae. Free Rein Features A Band At The Top Of Its Game, Delivering Anthems That Will Rock Their Core Audience At Their Sold-out Live Shows, While Also Exploring New Sounds, Like The Acoustic "healing," The Moody "constellation," And Collaborations With Two Of The Hottest Young Jamaican Producers Around, Phillip "winta" James And Don Corleon.
Releasing Four Singles, One On Each Of The Last Fridays Of The Month, From February Through May, Before Release. Music Videos Being Made For "celebrate," "healing," And Potentially For "patience."

Gründungsmitglied Dave Wakeling präsentiert mit seiner Ausgabe von The Beat das 1. Studioalbum seit Auflösung der gefeierten Band 1982 - Here We Go Love ist eine Sammlung von 13 neuen und lebendigen Songs, mit einer perfekten Verbindung zwischen zeitgemäßem Sound und den zeitlosen Klassikern, die die Band berühmt machten.
- Das 1. The Beat (Starring Dave Wakeling) Album seit Auflösung von The Beat 1982 - Bundesweite Promotion
- Feat. Roddy - Radiation Byers (The Specials, The Skabilly Rebels), Als die Hauptakteure von The Beat - Dave Wakeling und Rankin Roger - auseinandergingen, einigten sie sich, dass sie beide weiterhin unter dem ursprünglichen Bandnamen mit dem jeweiligen Zusatz - starring bzw. - featuring auftreten und veröffentlichen dürfen. Mit - Here We Go veröffentlicht nun Dave
Wakeling mit seiner Ausgabe von The Beat den ersten Longplayer seit der Trennung von Rankin.
Wakeling hat ein besonderes Feingefühl für kritische Pop-Nummern sowie eine politische Schärfe. Mit einer Mischung aus Witz und Weisheit sowie Ska, Punk, Soul, Reggae, Pop und weitere Genres, die in den späten 1970ern in Birmingham aufkamen, waren The Beat ihrer Zeit voraus und schufen damals einen Hybriden Sound, Der Ihre Zeit Definierte. Mit Insgesamt Fünf Top 10 Hit Singles Stürmten Ihre Ersten Beiden Alben - just Can't Stop It Und - whap'pen Die Charts Und Der Erfolg Brachte Sie Bis In Die Großen Arenen In Ganz Amerika.
- here We Go Love Steht Für Eine Enorme Vitalität Und Erfahrung Zugleich Und Ist Von Beginn An Angereichert Mit Zischender Energie Und Entschlossenheit. Wakeling Thematisiert In Seinen Songs Was Es Bedeutet Im Hier Und Jetzt Zu Leben - Vorstellungen Von Liebe, Einem Selbst, Identität Und Selbstverständlich Politik. neben Der Live-band, Die Für Einen Tollen Groove Auf Dem Album Sorgt, Sind Einige Gäste Wie Roddy - radiation Byers (the Specials, The Skabilly Rebels), Train Gitarrist Luis Maldonado Und Backing-sängerin Durga Mcbroom, Kevin Williams Und Jelani Jones Besonders Zu Erwähnen. Das Neue Album Ist Der Höhepunkt Einer Langen Reise Für Dave Wakeling. Hier Werden Die Wurzeln Von The Beat Geehrt Ohne An Der Vergangenheit Festzuhalten. Wakelings eueinschätzung Beginnt Genau Hier. Das Album Gibt Den Fans Eine Gelegenheit Sich Mit Einem Wahrhaft Unentbehrlichen Uk-act Wieder Zu Verbinden.

* 180 gram audiophile vinyl
* Mono recording
* Limited edition of 750 copies on orange colored vinyl

The Jamaican Reggae Record Producer Harry Zephaniah Johnson, Better Known Under His Stage-name Harry J, Started Working As A Producer At The End Of The 60s. He Combined Some Of His Recordings On The 1970 Album What Am I To Do. The Title Track By Tony Scott Is The Most Famous Song That Can Be Found On This Album. It's One Of Those Exciting Tracks In Which You Can Hear The True Jamaican Skills In The Dub And Reggae Sounds. Another Great Track Is The Instrumental And Horn-driven "wha Pen".

This Mono Recording Is Available As A Limited Edition Of 750 Copies On Orange Colored Vinyl.

Ital Foundation Came Together In The Winter Of 1977, Out Of A Shared Belief In Rastafarianism And Deep Love Of Reggae Music In Their Home Place Bermuda.

Their Music Tackles Global Issues Of Colonialism, Poverty, Prophecy And Redemption. They Released Only One Album In Their Legendary Career, The 1980 Release Ital Foundations Vol.1.

A Tumultous History Rought With Trial And Tribulation Resulted In Ital Foundation Being An Underground Musical Movement That Saw Record Sales All Over The World While The Band Languished In Obscurity.

Songs about the unity of Sudan, peace between Muslims and Christians and the fate of war orphans, backed by grooves equally taking influence from Arabic sounds, American funk as well as neighboring Ethiopia.

Kamal Keila was among the first artist we met in Sudan during our two trips to Khartoum and Omdurman last year. He is one of the key figures of the Sudanese jazz scene that was a vital part of the musical culture in Sudan from the mid 1960s until the islamist revolution in the late 1980s. When we meet Kamal he luckily presented us with two mold covered studio reels.
Each tape included five tracks. One with English lyrics and another with Arabic ones. Musically you can hear the influence of neighboring Ethiopia much more than on other Sudanese recordings of the time, as well as references to Fela and American funk and soul. His lyrics, at least when he sings in English which gave him more freedom from censorship, are very political. A brave statement in the political climate of Sudan of the last decades, preaching for the unity of Sudan, peace between Muslims and Christians and singing the blues about the fate of war orphans called "Shmasha".
A note inside one of the boxes specified the track titles, durations and the fact that the sessions were recorded on the 12th of august 1992. Both sessions stand as a hearable testament how Kamal Keila stuck to a sound aesthetic from decades ago, while incorporating current events into his lyrics.
Kamal Keila's album is the first in a series of releases covering the Sudanese jazz scene on Habibi Funk. Be on the lookout for albums by The Scorpions and Sharhabeel coming soon.

2LP + Download Code + 8 Page Booklet

Originally Released In 1974, Flesh Of My Skin Is Keith Hudson's Key Achievement: Magnificently And Deadly Serious, Hauntingly Unique.

Electyro Dub dans l'esprit KHALY live Dub / Uzinadub. So Good !
One of the early Electro DUb indie prod from france !

Must re-discover !

- 180 GRAM AUDIOPHILE VINYL
- INCLUDES I SCARE MYSELF' AND BROKEN ENGLISH'
- LIMITED FIRST PRESSING OF 1.000 INDIVIDUALLY NUMBERED COPIES ON YELLOW VINYL

Barry Reynolds earned his reputation in the 60s when he was working as a key session player in the Compass Point Allstars. It meant the start of his collaborations with among other Marianne Faithfull and Robert Palmer. In 1981 he released his first and only solo album I Scare Myself, which consists of both own material as covers written by other artists. With the help of his earlier band the Compass Point Allstars he recorded some intense songs with sincere words. His music is a great mix of singer-songwriter stuff and reggae music. From the sad ballad Times Square to the impressive title song I Scare Myself'.

After the release of I Scare Myself Barry Reynolds continued working together with Marianne Faithfull, with whom he recorded songs like Broken English' and Why Do You Do It'.

I Scare Myself is available as a limited first pressing of 1.000 individually numbered copies on yellow vinyl.

MESSAGE TO THE BLACK MAN CHAPTER 1 & 2 - PRINCE BUSTER FORGET PUBLIC ENEMY! CHECK NATION OF ISLAM'S MINISTER MOHAMMAD YUSUF ALI (AKA PRINCE BUSTER) TALKOVER ROCK STEADY CUTS OF LOUIS FARRAKHAN'S 1958 CALYPSO MANIFESTO A WHITE MAN'S HEAVEN. RECORDED IN KINGSTON JA. 1967. EXPLICIT LYRICS. EXCLUSIVE REISSUE.

Tony Clarke is from Waterhouse, St. Andrew Jamaica. At the tender age of 10 he started following sound systems like Sir Mike The Musical Dragon with the great toaster Prince Ruff at the controls, and King Tubby's with the legendary U-Roy. Tony Clarke did his first recording in New York in 1971 at Hugh Hendricks recording studio called "Righteous Man" of which he played both bass and lead guitar. The band was later managed by the legendary band leader/trombonist Carlos Malcolm.

Tony Clarke decided to write the song 'Going Home' to reference the roots of his music. In those days and even now good reggae music that was being recorded in the United States was not receiving the approbation from home because, in Jamaica they felt that the best reggae music could only come from and be created in Jamaica to substantiate the true feeling of the genre. So he decided to go back to Jamaica and record 'Going Home' at Harry J Studio with Sylvan Morris as engineer. The rhythm track was played by Lloyd Parks (Bass), Devon Richardson (Drum), Andy Bassford (Lead Guitar), Winston "Bo-Pee" Bowen (Rhythm Guitar), Franklyn "Bubbler" Waul (Keyboard), David Madden & Junior "Chico" Chin (Horns). He also recorded the cover version to 'Hey Little Girl' originally done by Dee Clark. For this 12'' vinyl edition, the artwork was done with a vintage photo of Tony Clarke in front of his house at Waterhouse and extended liner notes on the back cover.

Barry Brown Is One Of The Enigmatic Roots Reggae Vocalists That Rose Up From The Sound System Circuit And Talent Shows Of Western Kingston, Which Has Always Formed The Bedrock Of Jamaican Popular Music. Horace Andy Was An Obvious Vocal Influence, But Brown's Phrasing Was Distinctly Different, His Slurring Interjections Leaning Towards The Dancehall Style Of The Future. During The Late 1970s, Tons Of Material By The Singer Surfaced From Recording Sessions For Producers Such As Bunny Lee, Sugar Minott, Carlton Patterson And The Hookim Brothers At Channel One, And By 1980, Brown Was Also Issuing Finely-crafted Self-produced Work. Vibes Of Barry Brown, An Album Of Deep Roots Reggae, Surfaced In Limited Quantity In 1981 Via Sonic Sounds' Gorgon Imprint, The Sub-label Reserved For Producers That Lacked An Established Label Of Their Own, And Although Production Is Not Specifically Credited, The Album Is Likely Self-produced Work, Since Brown Is Credited As Sole Songwriter, Just As He Was On The Self-produced Cool Pon Your Corner Lp From 1980. The Albums Are Stylistically Similar Too, With Brown Singing Over Hard Roots Rhythms, Most Likely Laid At Channel One With The Core Of The Roots Radics, And Voiced And Mixed At King Tubby's.

First Time Reissued On Vinyl! This Is In Fact More Than Just A Rare Record And Definitely More Than Just A Vinyl Share For Insatiable Collectors Who Only Judge A Record By It's Monetary Value. This Is A Prime Example Of Overflowing Talent Coupled With A Simmering Passion For Music And The Hunger For Life Right At The Moment. The Story Begins On Jue 7th 1957 In A Small Ghanaian Village Where Kofi Kwarko Gyan, Nicknamed Kiki, Was Born Into A Middle Class Family. Soon His Talent As A Musician Began To Show When He Started Taking Piano Lessions By The Age Of 5 And Went Professional By The Age Of 12. He Dropped Out Of School Shortly After And Began Living A Life On The Road With Regional Ghanaian Bands. One Trip Abroad Took Him To London In The Early 70s Where His Career Received A Giant Push At The Age Of 15. He Joined Afro Rock Legends Osibisa In 1972 As Their New Keyboardist After His Predecessor Had Left The Band. By The Mid 70s Kiki Gyan Had Played With Osibisa To Giant Audiences Allover The World And Met Personalities From The International Music Scene Such As Elton John And Mick Jagger. He Was Not Only A Steady Keyboardist For Osibisa But Also A Very Popular Session Man For Fellow African Bands And Musicians, Among Them Ofege From Nigeria. He Released A Couple Of Solo Albums And We Take A Closer Look Now At His Second Effort From 1979, feeling So Good'. The Music Keeps What The Title Promises As This Is A Delightful Example Of Joy Manifesting In Music. Everything Is Bright Here, The Grooves Are Complex And Powerful, Yet Always Accessible. The Harmonies Enchant You With Their Friendly Approach. The African Sun Shines From Each Note Played On This Record. Gyan Mixes Western Disco Sounds, Funk, African Traditional Chants And Reggae Sounds Into An Ever Flowing Groove Music That Has Lot's Of Melody And Mesmerizes By The Swirling Percussion Patterns. feeling So Good' Is An Equally Physical And Spiritual Affair And Contains Six Lengthy Tunes. Tunes That Live From The Tight Interplay Of All Instruments, The Crisp, Clear And Powerful Production And A Wild And Steaming Atmosphere. Kiki Gyan Was On The Step Of Entering The 'hall Of Legends' Like Stevie Wonder Did, To Whom He Often Got Compared To. His Legacy Remains Huge, Not Only For African Music But For All Black Music That Ruled The Early Disco Scene In The 70s And Whose Popularity Is Still At Full Blossom. Next To Fela Kuti And Geraldo Pino, Kiki Gyan Can Be Called A True Force In African Pop Music Of The 70s!

Greensleeves classic dancehall re-issue on vinyl 12 inch backed with "Trench Town School"

On The 50th Anniversary Of The Band's Inception At An Event In Harlem, Ny To Commemorate Malcolm X's Birthday On 19 May 1968, Influential Spoken Word Artists, Poets And Commentators The Last Poets Are Set To Make A Glorious And Relevant Return With Their First Album In Over 20 Years, 'understand What Black Is'.

Produced By Ben Lamdin (nostaglia 77) And Brighton Legend Prince Fatty, Whose Speciality Is Traditional Reggae And Dub Production's, 'understand What Black Is' Is A Ten-track Album Which Speaks Of A Revolutionary Struggle Defined By Both Race And Identity, That Has Never Sounded More Relevant. Released On Studio Rockers, There Will Also Be An Accompanying Single Featuring Remixes Of The Title Track "understand What Black Is" By Mala (south London Collective Digital Mystikz) And Uk Dance Music Innovators Dego And Kaidi.

Since The Initial Line-up Of Dahveed Nelson, Gylan Kain And Felipe Luciano Formed In East Harlem's Marcus Garvey Park, The Last Poets Have Produced Under Various Guises Over The Subsequent Years. However, It Was Their Seminal Output, Namely 1970's 'the Last Poets' Under Both Umar Bin Hassan And Abiodun Oyewole That Secured Their Legacy, Becoming One Of The Most Important Influences In Early Hip Hop.

Throughout The Last 20 Years, The Band Have Remained Largely On Hiatus. But Their Influence Could Still Be Felt With Their Tracks Being Sampled By The Notorious B.i.g, Nwa, A Tribe Called Quest, Dr.dre And Snoop Dogg. Umar Has Recorded Various Solo Albums And Featured On Common And Kanye West's Grammy Nominated 'the Corner'. Abiodun Appeared On The Red Hot Organization's Album, Stolen Moments Which Was Named "album Of The Year" By Time. He Also Conducts Weekly Open House Poetry Readings, Where He Constructively Critiques Upcoming Poets, Helping To Nurture Them. He Has Also Conducted Classes At Columbia University, Where He Teaches Creative Writing.

The Inauguration Of Donald Trump As Us President In 2016 Inspired Hassan And Oyewole To Resurrect The Group To Create A Brand New Record, Modern And Edgy, And Deeply Relevant And Reflective Of Our Times.

Tracks On 'understand What Black Is' Include 'how Many Bullets', Which Bridles With Defiance As Oyewole Works Through A Litany Of Injustices Suffered By Black People In The Us: " You've Tried

To Blow My Brains Out With Bigotry, Chopped Off My Wings, So I Couldn't Fly Free, And Dared Me To Be Me, Took My Drum, Broke My Hands, Yanked My Roots Right Up Out Of The Land, And Riddled My Soul With Jesus" 'what I Want To See' Describes A Utopia - A Refuge From Hurt And Those Who'd Make "our Vision Blurred, And Our Faith Obscure", Whilst The Title Track 'understand What Black Is' Aims To Transcend Ethnicity: "understand What Black Is....it's The Source From Which All Things Come...black Is A Hero, Not A Villain."

The Album Even Takes Reference From Prince's 2003 Album Of Instrumentals, 'news', Which Hassan Drew Comparisons From With His Own Childhood Experiences: "that Poem Took Me About A Year To Write....i Just Kept Writing And Writing But Not Getting Too Far And Then I Heard That Album And The Musicianship Was Amazing. I Was Left Wondering If It Was Jazz, Classical, Rock Or Maybe Something New But All Those Images That I Write About Came To Me From Listening To That Album. I Loved Prince In That Movie Purple Rain Because My Father Was A Talented Musician But He Was Into Brutalising Mama At Times And In The Movie There's A Jerome And My Name Is Jerome, So It Was Like He Was Telling My Life Story As Well."

The Album Acts As A Body Of Work Between Individual Members Each Speaking Of Their Own Personal Journeys, But Feeding Into The Much Larger Narrative Of Struggle And Oppression, Alongside A Fervent Hunger For Social Change. These Are Struggles And Tests Of Personal Resolve That Have Directly Shaped And Moulded The Bands' Unique Sound Over The Course Of An Impressive 50 Years, And Their Powerful And Influential Commentary Remains As Relevant As Ever.

On Black Woman' Queen Ifrica implores young ladies to know their worth and not be swayed by objectifying trends in popular culture. This is message music' from a veteran performer and livicated' servant. Her sound is unmistakable and the lyrics stay with you. These songs come to me as I am watching the world, I see myself as a social worker that uses music as my tool, because music is the greatest weapon to impact societal change, to help young people to understand themselves.' Ifrica says

Steppa dubwise sound ! A masterpiece, once again !