Name: That's a BLUES BEAT by Mcmerkoteen-Merko
Duration: 1 min 51 s
Description: Blues beat mixed and picked by Merko & DJ ill Will

We're back, full of ENERGY!!!
We’re stoked to present our first release of the year: the remix of “Energy” by Sampa The Great feat. Nadeem Din-Gabisi, a tune that blends modern vibes with African tribal tradition, celebrating the vitality and energy of the feminine spirit.
For our remix we chose to combine afrobeat and rap rhythms with reggae elements and dub vibes. Echoes, offbeat rhythms and a throbbing bassline come together with Sampa The Great’s hypnotic voice, thus giving life to a rich,  immersive and danceable sound.

Youtube Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dx0A0wPFasw

January 2025

Sampa The Great feat. Nadeem Din Gabisi - Energy (Dub.Rebel RmX)

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Blues beat mixed and picked by Merko & DJ ill Will

That's a BLUES BEAT

in 2018 we had the pleasure to welcome Manasseh and Kenny Knots for a 90s extravaganza at YAAM Berlin - trust me: it was pure fire in the dancehall !!!

such a joy to see Nick Manasseh going deep in his selection - 90s we called for, 90s we got - from nuff classics to obscurities and dubplates… this humble man is just an absolute master, not ‘only’ in the studio, but also as an selector !! in perfect combination and interaction with the singer on the mic… unbelievable how much fire the one Kenny Knots spread that night - riding the riddims with pure energy and lyrics, lyrics and lyrics, occasionally going into long perfectly crafted acappella sprees…

Manasseh & Kenny Knots on Lion's Den Sound System at Yaam, Berlin 23.11.2018
(this is a reupload as Musical Echoes seems to be down)

Manasseh & Kenny Knots on Lion's Den Sound System at Yaam, Berlin

Here comes a project, as so often, very dear to my heart. It’s the outcome of the hunt, find and follow up journey of an obscure dubplate. A heartical salute to the late 80s / early 90s era in the UK - Brixton to be precise. When Brixton Promotion and Passion Enterprises, under the wings of Howard Hill, were responsible for a number of scorchers with the likes of Michael Prophet, Ricky Tuff and others. The ominous Vanguard had managed to craft his own hard hitting sound with his drum machines, minimalistic and raw, but still full of feeling, that would carry the singers perfectly. One particularly tuff tune from that time has remained a hard to find dubplate though, and it has been haunting me for years.
From first hearing it in Nick Manasseh’s selection - as it is in his precious collection since the 90s - to re- and relistening session and radio recording snippets to find and enjoy it again. From countless conversations and emails I had with Nick and others about the tune, to running thru Brixton record shops, asking around and trying to locate Howard Hill. From Nick one summer at a festival suddenly suggesting to redo the riddim, as the original master recordings of the original dubplate might most likely not exist anymore, to now presenting two beautiful new recordings on a very very special recut out of his studio… it has been a wonderful ride !

Nick is around in the reggae and sound system scene in London since the 80s, plus the most humble person, as well as a top producer, musician, engineer, selector, sound man, radio presenter and just in general super talented in everything he does. Also he was the one who made me discover the dubplate in the first place. When he suggested to take the project down to his The Yard Studio, and record some fresh vocals, I could not believe my luck. A many months and a steady exchange followed and lead to a number of versions.
It’s with great to joy to now present to you a heartfelt ’Need More Love’ by Ziggy Anderson and a great deejay piece entitled ‘People’s Choice’ by Afrikan Simba on a beautifully recrafted riddim plus deep dubs à la Manasseh, all transferred to tape and mastered with care by Star Delta Mastering.

Just grateful how much strength this piece of music has been giving me whenever I press play. Hopeful that it will do the same to others.

This is the time, so let Jah Light shine bright… in special dedication to Michael Prophet and all the fallen angels !

Ziggy Anderson / Afrikan Simba - Need More Love / People’s Choice [LIONSCHOICE013]

A1 - Ziggy Anderson - Need More Love
A2 - Manasseh - Need More Dub

B1 - Afrikan Simba - People’s Choice
B2 - Manasseh - People’s Dub

LION’S DEN
music, mix & instruments by Nick Raphael aka Manasseh
vox & lyrics by Ziggy Anderson (A) / Afrikan Simba (B)
all recorded at The Yard, Ladbroke Grove, London
artwork by Juli Jupter
mastered by Star Delta Mastering
All rights reserved. © + ℗ 2025 Lion’s Den

Ziggy Anderson x Manasseh - Need More Love + Need More Dub (preview)

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Brother Culture & Junior Dread & Little Lion Sound - Ruffa (Evidence Music)(1)

cover of Prince Far I "bass ace"…
Bass, keys & mix by AntiBypass, Drums by Inigo Elexpuru.
work in progress, basic riddim…

Bass Ace AB (tribute to Prince far I)

Mcmerkoteen Mc Merko_DJ_producer and has passions in hip Hop,Dubstep,Techno,House,Eurodance, soft rock , Blues etc. Open to new projects and collabs Hit Me Up!

Also Working on. book release Called Tempus Rex about a boy who learns how to travel through time via Nightmares _Film release is also being negotiated along with Audiobooks Eps and Albums , collaborates will be featured more links to come soon! check below! 👇

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