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“Revolution” is the debut single from Foundation Steppas, a 7-piece roots, rock, reggae band from Guelph, Ontario, Canada. The song also features Isax Injah, internationally acclaimed woodwind specialist from Jamaica. It was recorded by Jeremy Petriw and mastered by multi-Juno award winner Jesse “Dubmatix” King. 

Revolution was first penned over 8 years ago by lead singer and songwriter, Mike Barrett. The song was written as a reflection of the call to action for a revolution to fight against systematic racism, oppression and police brutality. In late 2019, Foundation Steppas went into studio to record the song. 

“It’s the same cry as before, only much louder now and people are finally listening,” says Mike Barrett, lead singer and songwriter of Revolution. “The revolution is one of liberation of Black people from the oppression and suffering they have endured under this hierarchal system of white privilege for hundreds of years. I want to use my privilege to stand up, to speak out, and use my voice alongside Black and Brown people to shout my support that this is the right solution – a Revolution.” 

Revolution is now available on all digital music platforms including Bandcamp, iTunes, Spotify and Amazon Music, Youtube Music. It was released on Friday July 17th, 2020.  A portion of the proceeds from Revolution will be donated to Black Lives Matter, Toronto.

Revolution

July 17, 2020

Foundation Steppas - Revolution

Foundation Steppas is a 7-piece modern roots reggae band from Guelph, Ontario, Canada. The band’s influences include some of Jamaica’s early recording artists, such as Bob Marley, Dennis Brown, Gregory Isaacs, and contemporary artists like UB40 and Easy Star All-Stars. Formed in Guelph’s music scene in 2010, the band initially consisted of member Mike Barrett, joined by the renowned hornist and multi-Grammy award winner Michael Francis. Together, they collaborated with local reggae icon and radio host DJ Nicky Dread of “the Crooked Beat” CFRU 93.3fm to create a monthly reggae event called Guelph Reggae Massive. This event brought regular reggae culture and live band and DJ sound system performances to the royal city of Guelph. Foundation Steppas have had the privilege of sharing stages with some of Canada’s most prominent names in reggae music, including The Dub Chronicles, The Human Rights featuring Bernie Pitters (formerly of Toots and the Maytals), Errol Blackwood and Ray Ruddock (formerly of Messenjah), Isax Injah (Richie Spice, Gregory Isaacs, Leroy Sibbles, and the Heptones), House of David Gang, Michael St. George, and many more. 
                                                                                                                                                                           Band members:                        
                                                                                                        
Mike Barrett - guitar and vocals                      Flavia Flavia Muinda - vocals 
Billy Stergiou - lead guitar
David Patrick - bass
Ricky Knew - drums
Craig Ruddock -  keys/organ
Michael Francis - saxophone