Atlanta based producer Matt Mansfield aka Piper Street Sound has created a collaborative EP of instrumental Reggae music with legendary Reggae guitarist Andy Bassford (Toots and the Maytals, Dennis Brown, Horace Andy, Culture, Roots Radics). 'Black Eyed Peace' follows 2020’s 'Small Plate / Rid Them EP' but puts a focus on guitar melodies masterfully executed by Maestro Bassford. The songs still bear Piper Street’s customary horn heavy and dub infused style but move into some new territory; elements of Rocksteady abound, major keys now bounce along side their minor key brethren, Yaya Brown’s akete drumming prods and propels the rhythms carved by the ultra tight drumming of Brian Daggett and the bass of Mansfield, Chris Case’s keyboard mastery blazes along side the horns of Will Scruggs, Jonathan Lloyd and Dashill Smith. 

'Black Eyed Peace' is a collaborative affair pieced together gradually over the course of the pandemic, the horn sessions miraculously took place the week before everything shut down, and all other elements were recorded in home studios and electronically gathered by Matt, who acted as track-herd and trail guide, scouting ahead, blazing a path while shooting fearful glances behind at the specter of disease and death that shadowed the procession through the forest of fear.

Piper Street Sound found a sacred glade, a clearing in the forest with room for hope, and got to work building a fire with his fellows, over which to craft this musical brew, heavily dosed with dubwise analog effects, shimmering and splashing spring reverbs, rich and hearty tape delays, the guitar mastery of a musical hero floats atop as frothy foam, and love for humanity is the base malt. Here it is. Won’t you take a sip?

Download/Vinyl: https://lnk.to/blackeyedpeace

Credits:

Drums - Brian Daggett
Bass - Matt Mansfield
Akete Drum - John Arthur Brown
Percussion - Matt Mansfield
Guitars - Andy Bassford, James Keane, Matt Mansfield
Keys - Christo Case, Matt Mansfield
Tenor Sax - Will Scruggs
Trombone - Jonathan Lloyd
Trumpet - Dashill Smith

Horns Recorded by Spencer Garn and Brent Hopkins at Diamond Street Studios in Atlanta
Produced and Mixed by Matt Mansfield
Mastered by Joel Hatstat
Songs written by Matt Mansfield and Andy Bassford
Horns Arranged by Jonathan Lloyd
Executive Producer - The inner fire of human consciousness that you may know as Jah or that may remain unnamed. 

www.andybassford.com
www.piperstreetsound.com

Black Eyed Peace

A Shadow In August ft. Andy Bassford

Victory (Live at Sugarshack Sessions)

Dimming Sky

Earthquake

Hard To Find

Haji Mike The Outernationalist with new music from far and wide including a special feature on Avocaudio out of California USA with artits Blanco, Rastaveli MC, 
Rum Guzzler and  Roommate; plus a refreshing Bad Man Possee Riddm based on the Junior Murvin DATC classic and  new songs from Majical x Kibir La Amlak, George Palmer, Solo Banton & Irie Ites, 
Junior X, Link & Chain,  Vin Gordon meets Fazal Prendergast-, U-Roy, The Answer Riddim 2021, and the astounding Midnight Run Riddim. Happening every Monday 8-10pm CY on 3 stations live and worldwide lie from Haji's Cave @ Blind Dog
Studios, Nicosia, Cyprus. Live links here www.niceupradio.com - www.riddim1radio.com - www.blinddog.club/radio

Haji Mike The Outernationalist 19th July 2021

EPISODE # 592
MAN NEXT DOOR - U-ROY FT SANTIGOLD
THE GOLDEN RULE - TEACHA DEE
MARIJUANA CULTURE - XANA ROMEO
ISRAELITES DEM A COME - THE MIGHTY DIAMONDS ~ SELECTORS CHOICE RIDDIM
GIVE JAH THE GLORY - FREDDY MCGREGOR ~ SELECTORS CHOICE RIDDIM
NEVER GONNA GIVE IT UP - WAILING SOULS ~ SELECTORS CHOICE RIDDIM
HYAH - FANTON MOJAH
WHERE YOU COME FROM RMX - BUJU, CAPLETON, BOUNTY KILLER & BARRINGTON LEVY
MUSIC IS LOVE - MANUDIGITAL & JUNIOR REID
SPEAK LOVE - MEDISUN
I’LL BE DAMED - JUNIOR X
GET OUT A BABYLON SYSTEM - SIZZLA
PARADISE - HONOREBEL
MI NUH NORMAL - MACKA B
I’M ALRIGHT - UB40 FT BLVK H3RO
E=MC2 - GAUDI MEETS THE REBEL DREAD FT EMILY CAPELL
A GRATEFUL SONG - AKAE BEKA ~ MOUNTAIN PEAK RIDDIM
BETTER LAND - DRE ISLAND ~ MOUNTAIN PEAK RIDDIM
MOUNTAIN PEAK - MACHET ~ MOUNTAIN PEAK RIDDIM
DANCEHALL SCHOOL - MR WILLIAMZ ~ MOUNTAIN PEAK RIDDIM

POSITIVE VIBRATIONS WITH DJ TREEZ 8-26-2021

"I think of ‘Mood Ring’ as the song you play when you’re ready to let loose and be yourself. It's about those moments when you’re feeling free, wild, and just living in the present. I hope people can vibe with that!" -Bryan Ruby

Written by Bryan Ruby and Chad Sellers
Produced by Andrew Capra
©Bryan Ruby 2025

About MOOD RING:

Nashville, TN – Rising country artist Bryan Ruby returns with “Mood Ring”, a flirty, feel-good country party anthem that blends catchy production with playful lyrics about fleeting love and emotional spontaneity. With its singalong chorus and lighthearted vibe, the track marks the beginning of a new chapter for Ruby, whose evolving sound continues to bring new energy to the country genre.

Ruby is a John Lennon International Songwriting Prize finalist and winner of Season 7 of the talent search competition Nashville Rising Song. Based in Nashville, he has quickly gained attention for his rich vocals and authentic storytelling. His summer 2025 EP Growing Season earned widespread praise, with The Tennessean calling it a project poised to “find his voice.” With “Mood Ring”, Ruby comes out swinging with a fresh, fun story that captures the heat of new love.

Produced by Andrew Capra - a Nashville-based rising talent known for his work with artists like The War and Treaty, Alexandra Kay, and Sammy Arriaga, as well as on TV shows like Grey’s Anatomy and All American - "Mood Ring" delivers an effortlessly modern edge while staying rooted in Ruby’s authentic storytelling.

Capra shares, "We had a great time bringing ‘Mood Ring’ to life – from the get-go it was all about having as much fun as we could in the instruments and vocals to feel like the summer love song that it is ! We knew the song would be done when it felt ready to crank up in the car with the windows down!"

"‘Mood Ring’ is all about capturing that spontaneous, carefree vibe when everything just clicks. It's a fun, no-strings-attached anthem that celebrates the freedom of living in the moment. I’m excited for people to feel that energy when they hear it!" says Ruby.

With upbeat country production and emotionally honest lyrics, “Mood Ring” showcases Ruby’s expressive baritone and signature lyrical style. "This song is a mix of playful lyrics and country production that just feels like a good time. I wanted to create something fun that gets people to let loose and embrace the ups and downs of love and connection," he adds.

With features in Billboard, USA Today, NBC’s TODAY Show, CBS, Yahoo, The Boot, Wide Open Country, All Country News, Saving Country Music, and People Magazine, Ruby’s momentum continues to build. His music has been added to rotation on SiriusXM Country Pride and major playlists including Spotify’s All New Country, Amazon’s Pride Country, and ACM Fresh Music Friday. The Nash News praised his “introspective and relatable storytelling,” while MusicRow Magazine highlighted his “expressive baritone,” and The Nashville Scene described his “honey-bourbon voice that was destined for country music.”

Mood Ring

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through.m4a

Remix from the fresh tune called Cyan Get !
Inna Digital stepper style!

Sound the System

Cyan Get ft. TriXstar & Skarra Mucci <Remix>

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