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Renowned sound engineer and record producer Mike ‘Prince Fatty’ Pelanconi has been a prominent member of the reggae and dub scene in the UK since the mid-90s. Finding himself frustrated by the tempos and mixes of certain records he loved – typified by DJing one time after Don Letts who had already played half his selection – he set about recording his own versions with a super group of London’s finest reggae musicians. 

“I have worked with many of the UK-based reggae musicians at one point or another so I went about selecting the best possible musicians from my experiences with two criteria in mind: the best skills and the most vibe. At the same time my Dub Supervisor and Reggae Jedi aka Little Roy and I had started to record tracks for his new album and I found myself recording reggae every day. The Pioneers were dropping by my studio, Al Capone was cutting specials and singers like Winston Francis were just hanging out.”

As well as versions of favourite reggae and soul songs, two tracks stand out: covers of Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s Shimmy Shimmy Ya and Cypress Hill’s Insane in the Brain.

“I was sad when Ol’ Dirty passed away and for me the great hip hop era ended with him. I cut the version of Shimmy Shimmy Ya soon after he died. As a tribute we often hold a minute’s silence when Horseman and I perform it live. We did Insane In The Brain for fun as we had a show supporting Madness. The nutty boys challenged us to a sound clash and they lost. Though we played a dirty hand, they were gracious in defeat.”

The vocal line-up on the album also include Hollie Cook – Slits singer, daughter of Sex Pistols drummer Paul Cook and new Mr Bongo signing. Also on the album is a dub of That Very Night from Hollie’s own debut album. 
Prince Fatty’s 2007 debut album Survival Of The Fattest achieved widespread critical acclaim from the music press and was supported across BBC Radio, resulting in a raucous live session on Mark Lamarr’s show. Favouring recording on vintage equipment to preserve his signature sound, Pelanconi’s unique style has attracted the likes of Lily Allen, Graham Coxon, Little Barrie, Gregory Isaacs and Sinead O'Connor to work with him. He has recently opened his own studio, The Ironworks, in Brighton.


Prince Fatty ft. Natty - Bedroom Eyes Dub

In this episode Toby and Johnny embark on a journey from dub and reggae to blissed out Indian drum and bass. Decorating the road with red herrings and near pointless tangents they explore the reggae influenced world.

1. Bad Girl - From Rodigan’s BBC Maida Vale session
2. Never Played a 45 - Macka B
3. Life’s Road - I-Kong ft Najavibes
4. Admiration - The Frightnrs
5. Cool Runnings - Duane Stephenson

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6. On The Beach - The Paragons
7. Onew Dub (Live) - High Tone
8. True Meaning of Dub pt.2 ft Lee Scratch Perry - Mad Professor
9. Got To Be A Warrior (Radikal Guru remix) - Dubdadda
10. Meditation Dub - Nucleus Roots
11. Overrated (feat Kranium & Shaggy) - Ricky Blaze
12. Mirror in the Bathroom - The Beat
13. See Di Bobo Dread - Junior Cat
14. Victory (Mala rmx) - Dubkasm
15. Jiya Laga Na - Talaash (film)

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Tracklist:
1. Numa Crew – Red Dub feat. Cali P and Shanique Marie (special)
2. Troublesome – Dancing Shoes
3. Sandeeno – Good Over Evil
4. Grantie Asher – Get A Witness 
5. Mykal Rose – Downpressor 
6. Papa Kojak – Fuss & Fight
7. Dub Terror & Basque Dub Foundation – Freedom Rocker Dub
8. General levy – Flick Flick
9. Anthony B – Raid The Barn (dubplate)
10. Sizzla – Holding Firm (dubplate)
11. Beenie Man – Who Am I (dubplate)
12. Chronixx – Out Deh
13. Keznamdi – Cool It
14. Voicemail – This Music
15. Kiko Bun – Where I’m From (I Remember How To Dub)
16. Kiko Bun – Where I’m From
17. Dreadsquad & Kasia Malenda – Strong & Free
18. Cotti – Calm Down
19. Squarewave, Sukh Knight & Mr K – Tribesman
20. Om unit – Testimony 
21. Numa Crew – Dub Searcher
22. Alpha Steppa - Catharsis Pt II 
23. Alborosie – Strolling feat. Protoje
24. DTR – Vibration feat. Koro Fyah (dubplate)
25. Edo Lee – Jah Loves

Thanks to the wonderful artists on this one, including @numa-crew @dub-terror-1 @bdf-basquedubfoundation @kiko-bun @dreadsquad @cottistn @squarewavedj @sukhknight @omunit @alphasteppa @droesler @edo_lee @korofyah @alborosie-official @protoje @keznamdi @chronixxmusic @sizzla-official @general-levy

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Procrastination Station

Navigate The Motivator

Lovedub

Mr Nice

Golden Pacifier

Come Too Far

Champion Sound Clash

Journey To The Center Of The Dub (feat. Fredlocks & Kwabena Reuben)

Elementary Hi-Fi & Ty La Moonchild meet
 MessenJah Music UK inna Heavy Combination.
Vocals: Ty La Moonchild
Riddim; It Begins. MessenJah Music UK (Rod Chaplin)
Dubs and Vocal Mix: Elementary Hi-Fi (Michael Watson)

Fyah Up (feat. Ty La Moonchild)

Use Me

Use Me (Ben McKone Dub)

In a UK reggae scene that has long eschewed bands in favor of sound systems, Backbeat Soundsystem are a different beast, bringing 8 musicians to the stage. While many of their peers are slavish in their attempt to recreate an authentic Jamaican-leaning sound, Backbeat Soundsystem are not afraid to go in totally different directions, pulling in influences from all across the music spectrum, to create their vision of modern reggae. Dean and Adjua effortlessly tear up the stage with lush harmonies, soaring melodies and natural born chemistry. This combined with a flawless horn section and undeniable groove leaves the audience mesmerised by their show stopping performance. Bringing an electronic flavour to the mix, with dub effects, sirens and live analog synthesiser, Backbeat Soundsystem remind the world that dub reggae is at the forefront of dance music culture.

Since forming in 2008, Backbeat Soundsystem has appeared at many of the best-known UK festivals, including Glastonbury, Boomtown Fair, Beautiful Days, Secret Garden Party, Greenman, Boardmasters, and many others, as well as toured in Europe and the United States. They’ve supported Madness, Cypress Hill, Arrested Development, Tinie Tempah, The Streets, and Dub Pistols. 
Following the success of two self-released EPs and two tours with Easy Star All-Stars in the UK, the band was signed by the U.S.-based reggae label Easy Star Records. Together Not Apart, the band’s debut full-length, came out in 2014 via Easy Star and brought a worldwide audience to this ambitious young band. The Punk Archive called Together Not Apart “…a top, top record and one you need in your collection,” while Shout 4 Music said it was “Packed with conscious lyrics, and buoyed by a reggae riddim filled with energy and positive vibes.”

General Manager
Dean Forrest: backbeatsoundsystem@hotmail.com

Press contact
(UK) Mel Ruben : Outpost Media
(USA) Ryan Romana : ryan@pressjunkiepr.com

Booking agent
Rich@mojohobo.co.uk

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