Roots Garden Showcase part 2

Signature Records recording artist Mumma Storm speaks her mind

Mumma Storm - Mi Vex

7" RUN REVOLUTION DUB - HUGH MUNDELL (A SIDE) [Rockers International] OR36
Records Available at: www.onlyroots-reggae.com/en/catalogue…12-inch.html

7" FREE JAH JAH CHILDREN - JAH BULL (B SIDE) [Rockers International] OR37

Rod Taylor is back with a full album "Mister Bossman". You can stream the album on all platforms.
Bandcamp : https://pataterecords.bandcamp.com
Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/album/5F1JhtPE6B4tYp6NPwRHP8?si=AkCmrUl8Qy2dd2oen4C7Gw

Rod Taylor - Created By The Father

Mi get shock to di bone when mi hear seh Russian satellite a follow German one. From dat moment mi know straight: wi cyaan wait one second, wi haffi dash whole heap a money – pile it up, full blast pon di military ting. Best ting a tek di whole household budget, di whole etat, an even more pon top, seen? Cah mi overstand dis:

If Russian satellite hide up inna di bush an den dem start follow wi one, den wi nuh have no choice but build more satellite fi follow back dem. Dat simple. But den di Russian ago build new one again, hide dem again, an follow di follower dem. So wi haffi build another set fi follow di follower a di follower. Den Russian quick time build more fi follow di follower a di follower a di follower. So wi haffi drop more billion fi build di next generation weh ago follow di follower a di follower a di follower a di follower. Den, of course, Russia ago bounce back wid dem own batch fi follow di follower a di follower a di follower a di follower a di follower. Endless circle, seen? Round an round, like one infinite chase riddim up inna di sky.

Mi so frighten, mi so confuse, mi haffi write a song same time fi cool mi mind lil bit. But memba mi words now: wi need infinite fund, bottomless cash flow, fi ready fi di eternal chase weh cyaan done.

Catchin’ Dem Likkle Satellite inna Babylon Bush

A Tribute to Osbert Maddo a.k.a Bionic Singer a.k.a. O. Maddo

Osbert Maddo (a.k.a Maddo, the Bionic Singer, Papa Maddo was brought up in Easter Kingston. He went to the legendary Alpha Boys Primary School and then to Excelsior high school. As a youth, he and his brother UU Maddo used to listen to Sound Systems such as Sir Stanford, Sir Norman Arrows and Phase 1. The sound Sir Stanford with who he used to sing initally transformed to Stylistics (Maddo's favourite singing group at the time) and a man called Danhai became the owner and DJ.
 
One evening, in '77, his friends Michael and Scarley decided that they should stop by the sound Stereophonic to meet their friend Donovan who was working with the sound. While there Maddos friend Scarley dared the deejay Welton Irie to give Maddo the microphone. The singer then sung a few songs (such as Skylarking by Horace Andy – Maddo’s favourite singer and also the one he based his singing style on). He was then asked to perform the following weekend and he was soon a resident singer on the sound.
  
 In 1983 Maddo relocated to the USA.

Cubiculo Records got in touch with Maddo on the Summer of 2015 to voice a “Smuggel Riddim” by Casio Love, Maddo instantly fell in love with it and agree to work with Cubiculo and Casio Love to make his comeback tune as he didn’t have any music released for years. After sending us the vocal Maddo was asking for the final mix every day and week as he was feeling the tune a lot and he wanted to start pushing it on the US, on the day we sent him the final mix we got the most unexepted and sad reply we could possibly be waiting for, Osbert had pass away the day before we finished the mix.

This is so far the most special release Cubiculo has done, it’s more than a release, it’s a tribute to this great singer and we are very proud to be releasing his ever last recording. Part of profits will go to his son and wife that have been supporting this release since we started to work with Maddo until today.

RIPower King Maddo, your music and legacy will never be forgotten.

Cat Number: CR12008
Format: 12” Vinyl 180gr / Digital
Release date: July 2016
Mastering: Shane The Cutter @ Finyl Tweak
© and P Cubiculo Records 2016
Artwork: GilNunes.com
www.cubiculorecords.com

Tracklisting:

A1. Bionic Singer a.k.a. O. Maddo – Hear Me Name Call
A2. Casio Love – Smugel Riddim
B. Casio Love feat. Bionic Singer (Extended Dub)

Hear Mi Name Call EP

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A1. Bionic Singer aka O. Maddo - Hear Me Name Call [OUT NOW - 12" VINYL - 180GR]

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Ruff Diamond est un sous label de Roll & Record créé afin de présenter des titres plus "Ruff" (Brut), sur lesquels la "vibe" est privilégiée  à la technique. On y retrouve des enregistrements one shots, des mixes analogiques ainsi que des collaborations avec différents artistes...

Babylon Shall Fall

Babylon Shall Fall - (RUFF DIAMOND)

featured on the 2009 release 
Roots garden records 
“Showcase Part 2”

( issued on 12" vinyl and digital download)

Produced and mixed by Nick Manasseh 
featuring: Freddie McGregor, Danny Red, Ras Zacharri, 
Earl 16 and Soothsayers Horns

Catalogue number RGR:SC002

Tracks 5 & 6
Freddie McGregor started his career in the mid sixties aged 7, as backing singer for legendary Jamaican vocal group The Clarendonians. Becoming a mainstay at Coxsone Dod’s Studio One facility, he spent much of the 70’s there, working as a session drummer, backing vocalist and solo artist. In 1975, embracing the Rasta faith, his music started to take a more cultural and spiritual theme. Around this time he started to work with other Jamaican producers and musicians like: Niney the Observer, Earl Chinna Smith and Soul Syndicate, recording such hits as: "Mark of the Beast," "Sergeant Brown," "Jogging," "Natural Collie“, "Africa Here I Come," and  his 1980 land mark Studio One LP "Bobby Bobylon". Freddie continued to adapt into the 80’s, soon becoming an international star with tracks like: “Big Ship” , “Push Come to Shove” and the UK chart topping “Just Don’t Want to be Lonely”. After a short spell with Polydor records, Freddie established his own “Big Ship” label in 1989. He continues to be one of Jamaica’s best loved veteran artists, still producing, performing and writing, scoring  hit tunes in every decade.

Manasseh revives Bob Skengs “The Lion” rhythm (RGR:SC001) this time with the addition of acoustic guitar, flute and Nyahbinghi hand drums, featuring UK percussionist Jonah Dan.
Freddie reworks his Studio One  late 70s classic “Run Come Rally” (aka “Rastaman Camp”) on the rhythm. Spiritually charged lyrics are the order of the day for this “Twelve Tribes of Israel” anthem. Freddie manages to recapture the mystical vibes that made this such a popular UK sound system favourite the first time round. Earl Sixteen’s sweet tones join in for backing on the choruses, bringing added majesty to the song.

Roots Garden Showcase Part 2

Freddie McGregor - "Rally" / Manasseh "Rally Version"

featured on the 2009 release 
Roots garden records 
“Showcase Part 2”

( issued on 12" vinyl and digital download)

Produced and mixed by Nick Manasseh 
featuring: Freddie McGregor, Danny Red, Ras Zacharri, 
Earl 16 and Soothsayers Horns

Catalogue number RGR:SC002

Tracks 1 & 2
Danny Red started his recording career in Kingston Jamaica 1983, but it was not until the early nineties that Danny found success in the UK roots scene. Teaming up with the producer Nick Manasseh together they wrote and voiced the seminal “Be Grateful“. Following the huge success of this and other tracks, Danny was voted the best roots artist 94 & 95 as well as being the first roots artist to be signed to Columbia records for 25 years during 1995.

Fast forward to 2008 and Danny  and Nick are back in the studio together with the musical vibes flowing stronger than ever. Danny wastes no time jumping on board this rootsy and anthemic “steppers” rhythm complete with Nyahbinghi hand drums and live horn section - courtesy of Jonah Dan and Soothsayers Horns. Danny sings words of warning to any conspirators and back biters that claim say they know his business.
Manasseh unleashes an upfull and dance floor friendly dubwise version.


You Don't Know

Danny Red - "You Don't Know" / Manasseh - "A Knowing Version"

featured on the 2009 release 
Roots garden records 
“Showcase Part 2”

( issued on 12" vinyl and digital download)

Produced and mixed by Nick Manasseh 
featuring: Freddie McGregor, Danny Red, Ras Zacharri, 
Earl 16 and Soothsayers Horns

Catalogue number RGR:SC002

Tracks 7 & 8
Earl 16 started his singing career in the mid 70s, with his distinctive, nasal delivery and steadfast conscious messages,  Earl has been a part of the international reggae landscape for three decades. Both in Jamaica and his current London home, Earl always finds just the right producer or team to elicit the rootsy music framework his voice deserves. This has lead to landmark collaborations with the likes of: Lee Scratch Perry, Studio One, Augustus Pablo, Dreadzone, Mikey Dread, Gussie P, 
Mafia and Fluxy, Mad Professor and countless others. 
With scores of hit tunes under his belt such as: “Malcolm X“, “Cheating“, “Freedom“, “Reggae Sound“, “Natural Roots Man“, “Trials and Crosses“, “Julia“, and  the massive Studio One hit “Love is a Feeling”.
Earl continues to be one of reggae’s most in demand, prolific singers, writers and performers on the scene. 

Manasseh reworks a previously unreleased rhythm originally recorded by little known artists “Poet Armagideon” at Jamaica’s Channel One studio in the early 80’s. The original version having been heard only as an underground sound system dubplate. 

He brings this rockers style rhythm track into the 21st century, still retaining those “Scientist” and “Roots Radics” sounds from 
reggaes heyday!
Earl 16’s natural tones make the song his own as he sings praises of his homeland, taking you on a journey through the hills of Jamaica. Complete with tropical bird sounds and full length dubwise version.

Gold Dust

Earl 16 - "Gold Dust" / Manasseh " Herb Dust"

featured on the 2009 release 
Roots garden records 
“Showcase Part 2”

( issued on 12" vinyl and digital download)

Produced and mixed by Nick Manasseh 
featuring: Freddie McGregor, Danny Red, Ras Zacharri, 
Earl 16 and Soothsayers Horns

Catalogue number RGR:SC002

Track 4
London based acclaimed musicians “Soothsayers Horns” are  renowned for their fusion of Afro Beat , Reggae, Dub and Funk, working extensively with such artists as: Michael Prophet, Johnny Clarke, Cedric im Brooks, Rico Rodriguez and Jerry Dammers, as well as a whole host of World, Jazz and Pop artists. 
Tackling the same rhythm track as Ras Zacharri, they dispel all cultural and racial boundaries with the poignantly titled “Salaam Shalom” reminding us of the unifying qualities of reggae music. Driving Horn riffs and powerful refrains create an uplifting instrumental, bound to please both revival and contemporary fans alike!


Salaam Shalom

Soothsayers Horns - "Salaam Shalom"

Title track from the album BLESS THE PLACE, available here: https://iroots.bandcamp.com/album/fikir-amlak-go-a-chant-bless-the-place

Fikir Amlak & Go A Chant - Bless The Place

See Me Ya is available for the 1st time on 7 inch vinyl format right now !
Stream the full album on Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/album/0p89flxw8w4397TqNPekRs
Patate Records is proud to re-issue Horace Martin album for Record Store Day !
http://www.patate-records.com

Horace Martin - See Me Ya

Rare Johnny Clarke track, produced by Blackbeard. Classic  early dancehall sound by Sly & Robbie.
Vinyl album out for Record Store Day : www.patate-records.com
Stream the full album on Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/album/5sIJfjt1dMxALUrGAaZgOY

Johnny Clarke - Strickly Reggae Music

Born from the collaboration between R.Esistence In Dub and LongFingah, the EP contains 6 tracks, unreleased and remastered, which express the perfect fusion between the styles of both the artists. The mix and dubs by Paolo Baldini gives it a perfect and a fresh sound, that will carry you into the deep world of DUBWISE, and the lyrics, especially of "Anybody Out There" and "Speculator", want to be an open critic to the social madness we're running into.

Music by R.Esistence In Dub
Lyrics by LongFingah
Produced by R.Esistence Records & GuerillJah Productions 
Mix and Dubs by Paolo Baldini // Alambic Conspiracy Studio
Master by Tom Tommers // YourOhm Studio B
Digital Distribution by Evidence Music
Mastered and distributed by BuyReggae

Freddie McGregor - "Rally" / Manasseh "Rally Version"

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