Veteran Jamaican singer Robert Dallas features on this contemprary rub-a-dub styled 'riddim track' from stalwart dubwise producer Manasseh.

Robert takes centre stage on the vocal version, his lyrics lay out a heartfelt story of personal faith & perserverance, as he reminds us of the determination it takes to succeed in life. Honing his craft on the mic in the sound system sessions of Kngston's golden age of Dancehall in the early 80's, his sweet and soulful tenor tones are the perfect fit for this minimal, yet relentless drum & bass led backdrop.

Go Hard

Robert Dallas - Go Hard

New Earl 16 "Higher Than I" album out now !
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Earl 16 - Travelling Man

Dreadsquad’s single sheds new light on the phenomenon commonly known in the reggae world as “versioning’ – different versions of songs and creative recycling of rhythms tracks (riddims). "Reality" is a track originally created by Kasia Malenda with the Krakow-based producer SmokeDaCrackOFF, released on their joint EP and then on "Dub out of Poland Vol. 3", a crucial compilation released in 2009. A few years ago, it was also recorded during one of the rehearsals of the Dreadsquad Live project. Since then, this version has been played at Dreadsquad events as a dubplate. Currently, there is no heavy, slow roots reggae being produced in Poland. I came to such a conclusion when this track piece was so well received during my set at this year's festival in Wolimierz. That is why I decided to finally finish it and put it out as an official release – comments Dreadsquad and adds – I hope that despite the Polish lyrics it will also appeal to my fans around the world, and perhaps this unusual language may attract their attention.

What is “Reality” about? Singer Kasia Malenda recalls: I wrote this at a very difficult moment in my life and I think most of us have had similar experiences in our lives. Two very young people fall in love with each other, but reality creeps into their love over time – routine, adult problems, sacrifices, and compromises. They distance themselves from each other and suddenly it turns out that love alone is not enough for them to be happy together. Persistent clinging to the past shuts them from life lessons and the solace that time brings.

Mastered at Studio AS One in Warsaw, known for their work for the ones as Zion Train or Warsaw Village Band, Dreadsquad’s release also includes an instrumental version.

Interestingly, the author of the artwork is ... artificial intelligence. The illustration is an AI-generated image, created by the Dall*e software within 10 seconds after I typed the phrase "a dark painting of a woman chasing a large shadow" – Dreadsquad reveals.

Rzeczywistosc

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Kasia Malenda & Dreadsquad - Rzeczywistosc

Torch - Word , Sound And Power

TheyKnow Riddim - Mc Trooper - Fighting Against The System
Mixed and mastered by - RasDany-I & Catchy at Greezly Studio (MI)
Riddim product by - Rame Beats - https://soundcloud.com/elio-burali
Guitar - Tullio Curti
Executive Production -  Militant Warriors Promotions

Mc Trooper - Fighting Against The System

Riddim Colony - Stronger

RL020 - Raggattack & Irie Nanara - Full Of Vibes EP 

Produced and mixed by Raggattack 
Lyrics by Irie Nanara 
"Take Over" Lyrics by Don Camilo & Irie Nanara 
Cover by George Palmer 

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Raggattack & Irie Nanara - Full Of Vibes EP - RL020

MATTHEW MC ANUFF - BE CAREFUL DUBPLATE

Taken from the album "Pass Up The Chalice" album (Patate Records)
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Pass Up The Chalice

Barry Brown - Pass Up The Chalice

Introducing the next in-line release from the Forward Bound series with another production - featuring the artist Ras Teo  alongside Ashanti Selah. This one manages to encapsulate the vibes of yet an all-time Abyssinians favourite which makes reference to a very iconic narrative of 'Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego' and their mystical journey through the fiery furnace.

The production comes complete on a 7" Vinyl press with a full vocal and dub version to give it the fullest of transitioning from the '70s right up to the present day; with added sax features led by one of the best renowned musicians in the UK Dub scene, Digistep (from the highly-respected, Bristol duo - Dubkasm). This release will surely live up to what it sets to deliver in its full entirety!

Vocals performed by Ras Teo AKA Jah Menelik
"Originally written by L. Manning & Performed by 'The Abyssinians'*

Sax performed by Digistep (B. Glass)

Produced by Ras Teo & Ashanti Selah for Forward Bound records
Mixed & Arranged by Ashanti Selah @ Selah Dub Studio, UK

Artwork by Ras Elijah Tafari

Belly Ska (feat. MC Ishu)

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