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Bagga - Daughter of Zion

The Travellers - Black Black Minds
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The Travellers’ Black Black Minds is an obscure roots reggae classic from 1977,  a four-part harmony vocal album from an under-recorded Jamaican group. The record is one of the earliest productions of Lloyd “Prince Jammy” James, who would become “King Jammy” within a decade. The album was made at roughly the same time as his debut LP from Black Uhuru. 

This edition is remastered and expanded with additional tracks, liner notes, and the original cover art.

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“Collectors’ enduring fascination with ’70s Jamaican reggae stems partly from the sheer volume of good music generated from an island of less than 3 million people. The competitiveness of Kingston’s studio scene, with queues of aspiring singers arriving for auditions and sessions musicians knocking out rhythm after rhythm every week, meant even releases that didn’t cut through at the time could become greatly loved by aficionados years later.”

So it was with Black Black Minds, the debut and sole album by four-part harmony quartet, The Travellers. Recorded for prodigiously talented engineer, and pupil of King Tubby, Lloyd ‘PrinceJammy’ James, the album is a delicate, lovingly crafted work that captures the beauty and fervor of the “rockers” era of roots reggae. On its 1977 release it fell short of the same success as LoveCrisis, Jammy’s debut long-player for another group from the same Waterhouse area of Kingston, Black Uhuru. Yet its distinctive close harmonies, heartfelt lyrics, precision musicianship and crystal-clear Jammy’s production, make it worthy of attention.” - Angus Taylor

The lineup of The Travellers (also known as the Mighty Travellers and the BlackAces) consisted of Neville Morris, Leroy Hoffman, Ashley Fray and Wesley Codner. When the band initially approached Prince Jammy they only had a small repertoire of songs so Jammy asked them to “just sing, create something on the spot. And it was good, so I decided to record the album.” These songs of sufferation, hope, love and classic Jamaican storytelling were all completed within a month utilizing Jammy’s existing rhythms and new bespoke recordings, all of which were mixed at the legendary KingTubby’s studio. This glorious obscurity has now received the reissue treatment it so thoroughly deserves, with fully remastered audio, restored artwork, updated credits and extensive sleeve notes from King Jammy’s specialist Angus Taylor.

Black Black Minds

Jammy's A Do It

Ohne Kaffee bin ich leise

Blessed uprising to di nation!

Watch out for Amlak Redsquare's album "Book of Judges" coming out in 2016. Produced by King Opossum and Amlak Redsquare for True Lion Sound and Redsquare Productions.

Amlak Redsquare - Judge

Moonshine Steppas Discover the Unified Power of Linval Thompson, Vibration Lab, RSD, Jstar & Dub Dynasty!

12" available 19th February 2016 at 8 AM CET exclusively via the Moonshine & Steppas dub-shops.
Limited to 448 pcs, no digital, no repress.

Steppas: www.steppas.com/steprec/shop/
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Following the success of the 2012 Moonshine Recordings and Steppas Records label collab and after a long wait, these two frontline imprints have joined forces once again to bring you a collaborative release featuring some of the most current and exciting names in dub and bass music. Over recent years Moonshine & Steppas have released a torrent of roots inspired bass music catering to the rapidly growing global scene, their knowledge, respect and understanding of the music and its historical roots mean they are perfectly poised to provide a release that has both depth and intense musical skill.

This vinyl-only release features the vocal talents of reggae legend Linval Thompson and is produced by the hotly-tipped dub reggae duo Vibration Lab (Reggae Roast). With additional remixes from bass music heavyweights, RSD, Jstar and Dub Dynasty (Alpha & Omega / Alpha Steppa). The vinyl features 4 crucial cuts and comes with a free download package of additional exclusive mixes. Another mammoth release from the Moonshine Steppas crew not to be missed.

Artists: Linval Thompson, Vibration Lab, RSD, Jstar & Dub Dynasty (Alpha Steppa & Alpha and Omega)
Label: Moonshine Steppas (Moonshine Recordings & Steppas Records)
Cat.: MSS003
Release date: 19 Feb 2016
Format: 12" vinyl + download card / limited edition

Track list:
A1. Vibration Lab & Linval Thompson - Inna Zion
A2. Vibration Lab & Linval Thompson - Inna Zion (Dub Dynasty Remix)
B1. Vibration Lab & Linval Thompson - Inna Zion (RSD Remix)
B2. Vibration Lab & Linval Thompson - Inna Zion (Jstar Dub)
+ download card exclusives:
Vibration Lab & Linval Thompson - Inna Zion (Dub Dynasty Dub)
Vibration Lab & Linval Thompson - Inna Zion (RSD Dub)
Vibration Lab & Linval Thompson - Inna Zion (Jstar Remix)
Vibration Lab & Linval Thompson - Inna Zion (Alpha Steppa & JahYu Remix)
Vibration Lab & Linval Thompson - Inna Zion (Alpha Steppa & JahYu Dub)

Vibration Lab - Inna Zion (Feat. Linval Thompson) [Jstar Remix] [Clip] - OUT NOW!

Jacob Miller "Too Much Imitator"/"Imitation Dub" (Jam Sounds)

Brand new tune available on Bandcamp : 
https://rollandrecord.bandcamp.com/album/be-wise-roll-record-ft-lasai

Video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smOUO0lcKrw

Also available on Itunes, spotify...

Be Wise

Jacob Miller - Each One Teach One meets Hugh Mundell (Jah Levi) - Zion A Fe Lion

Divine Right

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Evidence Music presents : 

Perfect Giddimani & Soulnation Band - Wire Fence

Mixed by : Sebastien Houot, Wise Studio, Orangis
Mastered : Studio La Villa, Paris
Riddim by : Soulnation Band
Label : Evidence Music
Year : 2020

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Dumplin Shop - EP

Wire Fence - Perfect Giddimani & Soulnation Band [Evidence Music]

Harry Gottschalk aka King Opossum from Cologne, Germany, produces dubs, reggae and dancehall riddims. King Opossum is also part of True Lion Sound.