Artist: Sugar Minott / Ticklah
Title:  “Praise His Name”  / "Dub His Name"
Label: Liondub45
Catalog #:  LNDB45-002
Format: 7” Vinyl / Digital
Release Date: September 2010
File Under: Vintage Dub / Roots Reggae
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Helmed by world-renowned drum & bass and reggae DJ Liondub, the Liondub Internatonal imprint has made massive strides since it's inception. Releasing a steady stream of top-shelf material from a growing stable of producers and vocalists, it has become the go-to source for emerging music at the nexus of reggae, dubstep and drum & bass sounds. Last year saw the christening of the Liondub45 sub label, which specializes in collectible deep, vintage dub and scorching Roots Reggae 7”s and showcases the talents of a veritable who’s who of modern Dub producers and original foundation vocalists. 

After the runaway success of it's premier release, featuring Jahdan Blakkamoore's vivid anthem "The General", Liondub45 returns with another winning 7" pairing New York City dub master Ticklah with the sweet sounds of  Lincoln "Sugar" Minott. As a singer, producer and soundsystem organizer Sugar Minott's career chronicles the transformation of reggae music from lovers rock and rub-a-dub to the rise of ragga dancehall and the computerized riddims of today. Mr. Minott launched his solo career at Coxsone Dodd's Studio One where he spearheaded the popular practice of "versioning" existing riddims. He went on to form his own Black Roots label and Youth Promotion sound system which together fostered the careers of a huge number of Jamaica's greatest reggae dancehall artists. Sugar Minott's enormous creative spirit survives him in these beautiful words laid down over a jubilant dub from Ticklah. 

NYC based keyboardist, engineer, and producer Victor Axelrod, aka Ticklah, has been an integral part of the NYC music scene for over a decade. He is a founding member of Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings, Antibalas and the Easy Star All-Stars with whom he continues to record and perform. In the past several years he has recorded keys for Mark Ronson, appearing on Version as well as the Amy Winehouse album. He has released his own Ticklah VS Axelrod LP on NYC reggae label Easy Star, for whom he also co-produced and engineered several roots compilations including the Pink Floyd cover album Dub Side Of The Moon. A longtime fan of Sugar Minot, Mr. Axelrod was thrilled to have the opportunity to record with such a talented and influential artist. The two together have produced a momentous recording.

Praise His Name is an uplifting message for the masses; to give hope to the downtrodden and remind us of our need for spiritual wealth. No one could say it better than Sugar Minott, whose own works supported generations, and here he has done so with a bittersweet minor melody that fits perfectly over Ticklah's rolling bass, muffled rimshot and lush organ sound. Minott's erie harmonies ring out with crystal clarity in the mix which is wrapped in spring reverb, chugging organ and punctuated by glistening agogo bells while rippling echos punch holes in the dub verison. A classic like this comes along once in a life time and this one is for the ages.

Watch out for more 7”s from Ticklah as well as the likes of Johnny Osbourne, Luciano, Judah Eskender Tafari, Courtney John and other reggae legends.  Liondub45  - “Our love & respect for Roots Reggae music will never die.”

LNDB45-002A - SUGAR MINOTT [RIP] - PRAISE HIS NAME

Big up Vibration Lab! 
This podcast is a must for all fans of that classic 80's Digi-Dancehall sound! The dynamic duo of Steve & Bazil have dug deep into their personal vinyl collection to find some of the ruffest, rarest & dangerous riddims from the golden era of Digital Reggae.....TUFF!! 

We also had a little chat with the pair about their time in the music industry and what the future has in store. 

Check it out on our blog: http://www.reggaeroast.co.uk/2014/04/vibration-lab-exclusive-mix-interview/  
TRACKLIST:
1. Nuh Tek It Up - Briggy Paul 
2. Bad Boy Tune - Flourgon
3. Call Me - Courtney Melody & Danny Dread 
4. Secret Admirer - Conroy Smith
5. Commandment - Courtney Melody
6. Acid A Wear - Junior History 
7. Chill Out - Beanie Man
8. Long Fi Release - Ninja Man
9. My Company - Hog Head 
10. Jahhovia - Major King
11. Pinocchio - Singer-J
12. Roots Upon Mi Corner - Yami Bolo
13. Struggle In Babylon - Yami Bolo
14. Level The Vibes - Brian 0neil
15. Loving Me - Yami Bolo
16. Cool Mi Down - Cool King
17. Joy Ride - Derrick Parker 
18. Sunny Gets Blue - Naturally
19. Be Righteous - Ras Teo
20. Got To Go Through - Dave Robinson 
21. Sleng Teng Finish Already - Tippa Irie 
22. Put Down The Gun - Robert Lee
23. Bubbling - Tiger
24. Nuff Sound A Try - King Kong 
25. Sit Down Pon It - General Doggie
 

RR Podcast Volume 10: Vibration Lab's Digital Diamonds!

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Reggae Roast Record's newest signing Vibration Lab, step up to the plate with this beautiful little 3 track give away. The ‘future reggae’ sound of Vibration Lab is set to make a huge impact in the UK Reggae scene and ‘London We Deh’ is an introduction their rubba-dubstep style as they Relick Sugar Minott's 'Dancehall We Deh'

Look out for their amazing 4 track EP entitled 'Sound So Wicked' coming soon to reggae Roast Records

Vibration Lab - London We Deh (Feat. Sugar Minott) *FREE DOWNLOAD*

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