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Website - www.soundtape.com

No. 1 in the world at restoring and mastering sound tapes!!!
Focusing on reggae cassettes recorded from 1980-2006 before the CD Era.
I will add high quality versions of cassette tapes free of charge to ‘promote dancehall reggae culture’ and to preserve our history- the right way.

I have purchased quite a few collections of tapes in the UK and I am interested in buying more.... contact me.

Ale Ranzani is an Italian synthpop artist based in the UK who creates a unique blend of introspective lyrics and atmospheric soundscapes. His music, echoing the expressive sounds of artists like James Blake and SOHN, reflects the musings of a wise soul and a consummate artist who has explored a broad range of sounds and genres.

Ale’s musical journey began with the discovery of his parents’ vinyl collection. His passion for bands like The Beatles, The Alan Parson’s Project, and The Police, along with his fascination with artists like Mozart and Jimi Hendrix, shaped a musical identity that influenced the sound of his early work.

As frontman and vocalist of Italian bands Pragma, Movida, and Rezophonic, Ale’s 30-year-long career as a writer and performer has showcased his continual artistic evolution, recently transitioning from a guitar-based sound to a more electronic, synth-driven approach full of heartfelt vocals and atmospheric songcraft.

His lyrics reflect a profound understanding of his life’s journey, comprehending every experience as part of a greater process. A songwriting style that reflects his emotional maturity and introspective artistic personality.

In 2024, Ale Ranzani signed with Rexius Records, embarking on a new chapter in his musical journey. Together, they aim to share more of Ale’s deeply personal sound with the world.

Biografia

Hodei, AKA Bongo Hu selektah, deustu eta urretxu artean hezitako gazte gorri euskaldun bat da.Reggaean Bob Marleyren eskutik murgildu zen. Poliki-poliki roots reggae abeslari zein talde gehiago ezagutzen hasi zen.Hala ere, apurka iristen zen reggaea urrexura 2000. hamarkadaren hastapenetan.Garai hartan herriko sektore ezkertiar independentistak errepresio olde indartsu bat jasan zuen,ordurako bere bi pasioak (musika eta militantzia politikoa) eskutik zihoazelarik.

Reggaearen sozializazioa, osabak interneta jarri eta komunitate senegaldarra herrian finkatzean eman zen. Beste batzuekin batera, baina batez ere bi gertaera hauek asko zabaldu zituzten bere aukera musikalak.Roots reggaea entzutetik, new roots,dub  eta dancehalla entzutera pasa zen sizzla,buju banton,barrington levy,capleton, shabba Ranks,Bennie Man eta abarren  musikaren eskutik.Hala ere, beti sustraiei erreparatuz eta jamaikako musika fundazionala ardatzat izanda egin zuen trantsizio hau.

2000.urte inguruan izan zituen harremanak binilo reproduktoreekin lehen aldiz,santutxu, bilboko auzo langile bateko lagun batzuen lokalean. Korreako numark haiekin, parranda ostetan, lokalean eginiko loen ondoren eginiko probek, liluratuta utzi zuten.Hala ere, 2009.urtean hasi zen serioski musika nahasten.Nahasten edo nahasten saiatzen hasera baten.

Egun,lagun bati erosi zizkion plato haiekin eta egin dituen bidaietan erosi dituen biniloekin jarraitzen du nahiz eta berriki soporte digitalean ere pintxatzen hasi den. 2015aren hastepenetarako "Roots sounds fi repatriation"bere lehen roots mixtapea kaleratzea espero du.

Mixtapea internet bidez, debalde jaisteko, zein 2-3 euroren truke cdan eskuratzeko aukera egongo da.

Biografia

Hodei,AKA Bongo Hu selektah, es un joven vasco que como otros muchos, se introdujo en el reggae a traves de la musica de Bob Marley. Un buen dia llego a sus manos un casette regrabado de cojon prieto y los huajalotes, a la cual para aprovechar los minutos que le sobraban alguien decidio grabar unas canciones de Bob Marley.
A traves de Bob Marley comenzo a escuchar otros grupos y artistas, principalmente de roots reggae.La musica llegaba a cuenta gotas a urretxu, a principios de los 2000, mientras la represión se cebaba de forma especial con los sectores independentistas de izquierda de la localidad, en los que por aquel entonces, comenzo su militancia politica.
La musica (reggae) se diversifico y socializo para el, cuando su tio puso internet y la comunidad senegalesa que se dedicaba a la venta ambulante, se afinco en el pueblo.
Estos hechos le dieron la oportunidad de conocer a otros muchos artistas de roots y de conocer nuevos estilos como el new roots y el dancehall, de la mano en gran medida de artistas como sizzla,buju banton,barrington levy,capleton, shabba Ranks,Bennie Man...  

Sus primeros contactos con los platos los tuvo entorno al año 2000 en una lonja de Santutxu en la que esporadicamente se juntaba con sus amigos.A traves de esos numark de correa se le abrio un mundo,mundo en el que se introdujo definitivamente en el 2009 cuando adquirio unos platos de segunda mano a traves de un colega.

Actualmente sigue con esos mismos platos y vinilos recolectados en los viajes realizados,aunque hoy en dia a incorporado cdj-s a su rudimentario sound system.En estos momentos esta preparando su primer trabajo,una mixtape que llevara el nombre de "Roots sounds fi repatriation" y que espera sacar para principios del 2015. Mixtape cuyas muestras se podran escuchar  y descargar  de forma gratuita en su soundcloud. 

Greetings

Jahmel A.K.A "Talliss" (meaning Tallest for his Tall and Broad statue) Has lived a life of music,Starting from the tender age of seven.
Being grown up in a Half Jamaican Half Antiguan Rastafarian Family In London(Hackney). 
He was very in tune with his Culture and background always absorbing knowledge of spiritual and ancestral heritage. Playing The Guitar and Congo drums was a natural part of His Upbringing, It was when he Started at "Kingsland Secondary School" He took keen and serious approach to a career in music. This is when he began Playing the Bass Guitar and later forming the "RASITES" band in 1996.

His smooth Bass Guitar skills along with His Strong Chanting Voice has made Talliss a very unique individual in the world of reggae. Being one of the Lead vocalist in the Rasites Talliss has developed an irresistible Presence on Stage. 
He's Years of continuous Perseverance Has been acknowledged Globally, With Two magnificent Albums From The RasItes "URBAN REGENERATION" Recorded when Talliss was only 17 yrs old and "Sex, Violence & Drugs" Both Displaying Great Song Writing and Musical Skills. 
Also writing,singing and recording combinations with Luciano-LEADERS, Makka B-WHEN YOU GET IT, Dean Frasor-ONE WORLD and a Solo Single with Italian Based Producer Ambassa-"KILL DEM WITH LOVE". 

The Live music circuit has embraced Talliss with open arms, where can be seen as A Compare,Musical Director and Bass Guitarist For Numerous Artist across the Music industry Including Some of Reggae's Greats such as- Lee Scratch Perry, Kymani Marley, Black Uhuru, Hollie Cook(M.D), Andrew Tosh, The Abyssinians, Luciano, Mickey General, Chaka Demus & Pliers, Blood Shanti and The Shanti Ites, Dilinger, The Mighty Diamonds, Natty(Rebelship Band member), Little Roy, Turbulance, Chezidek, Prince Malachi, 
Dean Frasor, Nambo Robinson, Mykal Rose, Warrior King, to name a few.

Talliss took part in a International American Tour, Joining U.K Based artist "NATTY" supporrting
"ZIGGY MARLEY" for three weeks along the West Coast of America.

Starting another Musical year In Africa "Ivory Coast" with fellow musical siblings the RasItes.
The RasItes then Embarked on a Debut Journey to "Texas U.S.A" and performed at "SXSW" Presenting the music of RasItes Live for the first time in America.
Also Joining "Natty", "Hollie Cook" and "Prince Fatty Soundsystem"  throughout the Summer Festival season, Delivering Hi Grade Roots Bass lines and Showing excellent Microphone chanting skills Alongside "Horseman"

Now Touring with Reggae Legend - Horace Andy Talliss continues too wow the world with his Musical Vibration.

He continues to work with these artist and many Local artist both on stage and Producing in his own right.
With all the wisdom and experience he has gained over the Years, He has now Officially put on His Producers Hat.
Producing His Debut Solo Album and Many Other Reggae Artist for His own Label Named "Tall Ites Music"..

Talliss remains an active leading member of the RasItes band, He's Experience in Music Business for 16 years has made him a strong and confident member of the Universal world of music.

I'm from South Italy, Puglia, where the vibes are influenced from funky, reggae and dancehall.
I started to near the culture with graffiti but coming from a town where hip hop was nit known that much, my desire of escape and know every single thing of this culture push me to other urban scene, with jam, contest etc.
From then I had the desire of sending a message to the peolple with my lyrics , I have always  take each single positive thing from the music and my mistakes transforming in strenght inside me.
This is what I want for my people.
Never forget your roots and who you are because you need that to achieve your way for the future.
Remeber intend is power.
The strenght for yourself is inside your brain and no where else.
I eat umility with serenity of who knows that even just a action give you freedom.

Album : " Cave Canem " & " Si Vis Pacem "
Mixtape : " Escape from the street vol.1 & vol.2 "
At work in London with 2hood2break recordz.
Peace to all my brothers and sisters.

Ariwa label Dub raggae 
Rap on Hip Hop,Drum 'n Bass,Electro N BreakBeat.

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