Upliftment is a self-produced reggae band based in Paris. Founded in 2013 by Klint (keys, arrangements), the group was later joined by singer-songwriter, Natty Kauka, and a host of musicians of various styles and backgrounds, all united in the goal of mixing authentic Jamaican reggae with jazz, funk, soul, afrobeat and Caribbean stylings.

Starting with songs like "Open Arms," "Believe In Jah" and roots-oriented titles such as "Run Dem Run" and "Boom Bye Bye," the band eventually found its calling, led by a party-inducing horn section led by Yann on trumpet and a rhythm section with Fabien on bass, Guillaume on guitar and Luke on drums. 

In 2014, the band honed its arrangements and developed its signature style under Klint's direction. Delving deep into improvisation, jazz-funk riffs and Natty Kauka's penchant for dancehall, Upliftment created a modern, urban sound rooted in the fundamentals of reggae.

2015 saw the arrival of Charlie on trombone and Bijoux on backing vocals, and new tracks like "Hiroshima," "Love Rising" and "whole of them Chat" redefined the band's sound with new soul-inspired inflections.

Supported by MSF producer, Israel Rinaldo, Upliftment played its first concerts in 2015. The band quickly landed onstage with the likes of The Roots Engine and Youkou Kla. In 2016, Upliftment will be bringing its music to the people with even more concerts and a first foray into the studio to record its first album.



Pondafloor is a french organisation based in South of France wich promote music on air and on the web with two radio shows availables on Mosaïque FM Var Est Méditerranée. 
Undergreen radio show is about electronic music and is broadcasted live two fridays a month : https://www.facebook.com/UnderGreenOfficiel/
Mo'Zion radio show is about reggae music and is broadcasted live two wednesdays a month : https://www.facebook.com/mozionreggae/

We also organize events and more. Check us on facebook : https://www.facebook.com/pondafloor/

Soul/R&B and Reggae Singer/Songwriter Whitfield Batson is about to drop his second reggae single on the RUFF CUTT Label after 39 years. The release is his contribution to a project to celebrate 40 years of RUFF CUTT and will include new music from past and present RUFF CUTT Producers. GIRL LIKE YOU is written and produced by Carlton Ogilvie and Whitfield Batson; the track is an instant bouncy Reggae number with lyrical twisters.

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