After receiving solid support for their last release, We Nah Got No Money (But We Got Love), from the likes of David Rodigan and Toddla T on BBC Radio1, 1xtra and blogs and websites including Reggaeville (Germany) and Irie Mag (USA), Rebel Control return in a more militant mood with their new single - Don't Let Them Fool Ya ...
The song is a sincere observation of an unequal world serving only to "make more money for the rich man" and urging the listener to open their eyes and stand up to the system.
This track sees a rebellious and articulate Rebel Control digging deep to make both meaningful and accessible music. Vocalist Andy Baron sings out the truth as Richie Concrete drops a heavy bass line and leads the band on a tough funky reggae jam, all given a tasty dubwise mix with producer Graham "Grammo" Pilgrim at the controls.

Don't Let Them Fool Ya

Worldwide Ceasefire will be available on all major platforms from 01/07/2023

Worldwide Ceasefire

Track 4 - The third single from the album LovePeoplePower
Andy Baron - Lead vocals
Richie Concrete - Bass
Richie Stevens - Drums
Jeff Scantlebury- Percussion
Tim Cansfield - Guitar
Marcin Bobkowski- Guitar
Mike Patto - Keys
Vic Bynoe - Backing vocals
Daniel Walker - Backing vocals
Written by Richie Concrete + Andy Baron
Produced by Graham Grammo Pilgrim + Richie Concrete
Mixed by Graham Grammo Pilgim in Rome Italy
Riddim tracks recorded at Wolf Recording Studio -San Cesareo Italy
Additional recording at Soundflower Studios - Wembley UK
Mastered by Dave Tuner at 360 Mastering

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Rebel Control 's uncompromising single Scare Dem 
is the fourth single from their album LovePeoplePower.

Over one of the bands trademark live reggae riddims, the lyrics ask the listener  “Are we going to take it, Are we going to keep on taking it, Or are we gonna fight back? ” urging them to “Wise up and rise up “ and  “Unfuck the system” 

Augmented by evocative guitars and punctuated by dynamic horns, this militant song also has a touch of dub poetry about it, a natural vibe for Rebel Control as their drummer and percussionist spent years on the road with legendary poet Linton Kwesi Johnson and the band have previously collaborated with punk/dub poet Attila The Stockbroker.


Scare Dem is out now on all major platforms 


Press

“Rebel Control - Beautifully crafted and extremely tight reggae with a political edge".   

Final Hours blog 



“Rebel Control - The impassioned vocals of Andy Baron on top of the rock solid foundation of Richie Concrete’s bass “ Tom Robinson BBCRadio 6

Social media links
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Scare Dem

Smile is the fifth single from the album Love Poeople Power.

Smile

Track 2 from the Rebel Control album Love People Power

My People

The closing track of the album Love People Power

I'll Keep Singing

Track 5 from the Rebel Control album Love People Power

Soundboy

Ya Belly Full

This 4th release sees Rebel Control evolving from their reggae and dub roots with a banging slice of dancehall inspired happiness.

Just like their live shows it's all adrenaline fueled and infectious with a healthy touch of genre mashing.

A chance meeting over a rizla in the corridor of a Bethnal Green studio complex led to Joe Hirst (Roll Deep/Bloc Party) mixing the track through the night a few weeks later.

The track will be released on the bands own I and I tunes label along with a sub heavy skanking remix by hip hop rude boys Left Step Band just in time for Notting Hill Carnival.

WHINE YA BODY DOWN !

REBEL CONTROL & LAROQUE - ONE LOVE ( RADIO EDIT]

One Love E.P		

Rebel Control + Laroque - One Love - FBlock remix

One Love E.P

Rebel Control + Laroque - One Love _ Inna Culture remix

Rebel Control (Andy Baron and Richie Concrete) return from a hiatus with a song originally inspired by the touching displays of community spirit in the wake of the Grenfell Tower disaster.
“With the ongoing covid situation and the current tensions in America it just feels right to release a track that's purely about love, positivity and community into the world right now “ the band said, adding “There will be plenty of time and reason to chant down the Babylon political system in the future, we’re sure of it! “
The  Brighton based band recorded rhythm tracks to a whole new album live with their band in Italy a couple of years ago and have been finishing it up at various studios in London and Brighton. When this track was chosen as a single it had to be mixed by Graham "Grammo“ Pilgrim in total isolation in his studio in Rome at the peak of the corona virus epidemic with Andy and Concrete collaborating on the mix via video calls.
credits
released June 26, 2020
Written by Richie Concrete + Andy Baron

A Skubble and Banks production by Graham Grammo Pilgrim and Richie Concrete
Rhythm section recorded at Wolf Studios, San Cesareo Italy
Addition recording at Cowshed London and Soundflower Studios

Andy Baron - Lead Vocals
Riche Concrete - Bass
Richie Stevens - Drums
Jeff Scantlebury - Percussion
Tim Cansfeild - Rhythm Guitar
Nick Burns - Lead Guitar
Mike Patto - Keyboards
Henry Holder - Keyboards
Nick Briggs - Sax
Tom Harle - Tromnone
Dave Fulwood - Trumpet
Vic Bynoe - Backing Vocals
Marcus Begg - Backing Vocals
Mastered by Dave Turner 

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We Nah Got No Money (But We Got Love)

Rebel Control emerged from the smoke and soul of the late-night reggae jams spearheaded by vocalist Andy Baron and musician/producer Richie Concrete in a disused shop in West London back in 2008. The sessions drew in a heavyweight collective of UK reggae talent and laid the foundation for a band rooted in friendship, unity and consciousness.
Taking their music and message far beyond the shop jams, Rebel Control lit up major UK festivals including Boomtown and Bestival and took their live show to stages in Italy, Poland, and Montenegro. Along the way, they’ve shared bills with reggae legends including Luciano, Mad Professor, and Easy Star All-Stars, while staying true to their principles — performing for causes close to their hearts such as Love Music Hate Racism.
With airplay and props from the likes of David Rodigan, Don Letts, and Tom Robinson on BBC Radio 1, 1Xtra, and BBC 6 Music — and international support across blogs, radio stations, and selectors worldwide — and with a new album imminent, Rebel Control stand steady, still vibing, still rising.

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