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Prince Fatty is a group put together by producer and engineer Mike Pelanconi, whose credits include Lilly Allen's smash hit Alright Still for Regal/EMI and Little Barrie’s Stand your Ground for Genuine/PIAS. The group was originally formed for the purpose of recording a limited-edition single for Stussy to celebrate their 25th anniversary. The track, titled Nina’s Dance, became an underground smash, enjoying multiple plays on Radio 1, and by popular demand the Mr Bongo label secured Fatty's recording services for a follow up album titled Survival of the Fattest.

Prince Fatty’s sound – delivered in an upbeat, positive and organic funk fashion – is designed to dub your feet with rock steady beats while stimulating brain waves in a jazz-like way. Mixed in an analogue haze of vintage spring reverbs, tape echoes and a custom high grade mixing console, Prince Fatty’s music won’t disappoint lovers of the early 70s dub sound. 

Survival of the Fattest boasts a guest line-up that includes legendary drummer Style Scott from the Roots Radics, Hammond organ by Bubblers from the infamous Ruff Cut Band, Afrobeat star Bukky Leo on sax alongside the Nostalgia 77 horn section and special guest vocals from Little Roy, Winston Francis and Hollie Cook, The Slits’ latest vocalist. 

Little Roy has worked with such reggae greats as Jackie Mittoo, Prince Buster, Lloyd ‘Matador’ Daley, Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry and Studio One and has enjoyed hits with tracks such as Bongo Nyah, Black Bird and Tribal War. Winston Francis for his part is the prodigy of Chuck Bird, the great impresario, writer and performer. Winston has worked with Carlos Malcolm, Derrick, Harriott and Boris Gardiner and recorded at Coxson's infamous Studio One in Jamaica, where he collaborated with foremost reggae artists such as Dennis Brown, Bob Marley and Bob Andy amongst others. He enjoyed success with Mr Fix It and his cover of the Mamas and the Papas' classic California Dreamin', which was Tony Blackburn's ‘Hit Pick of the Week’ on Radio One for two weeks straight.
All of which makes Prince Fatty champion in the Dub Arena.


Prince Fatty ft. Hollie Cook - Milk and Honey

Written, produced, and performed by Luke Carter (AKA Sammi Dae)  
Master (100%) Luke Carter, Master (100%). Pub. Sentric Music Publishing Ltd
Vocals by Qwestyn and Thea (AI artists created by Luke Carter)  

Original Composition: © 2020 Luke Carter (Sammi Dae)
Original ISRC (2020): UKVGE1900210
New Sound Recording: ℗ 2025 DGG Productions Ltd 
New ISRC (2025): UKVGE2000291

Luke Carter (DGG Productions). Email: luke@dgfproductions.com. Phone: +44 7821 189857. Publishing & Master: 100% Controlled by DGG Productions

Artist: Sammi Dae feat. Qwestyn and Thea
Produced by: Luke Carter (Sammi Dae) 
Written by: Luke Carter (Sammi Dae)
Performed by: Sammi Dae using AI vocals of Qwestyn and Thea, AI artists developed and created by Luke Carter
Label: DGG Productions Ltd
Genre: Modern Reggae / Soul Fusion / AI Vocal Crossover
Key: G Minor | Tempo: 90 BPM

🌿 A roots groove with a smoky twist.
“Grandad Smoking A Pipe (Roots & Smoke)” takes reggae into a bold, futuristic lane—blending playful storytelling with a gritty, streetwise swagger. Built on hypnotic skank rhythms, punchy basslines, and crisp rimshot snares, this 90 BPM anthem drips with attitude, groove, and a cheeky lyrical narrative that turns everyday vibes into a cinematic moment. Smooth vocal flows meet rhythmic toasting energy, giving the track a bounce that feels both vintage and modern.
At the heart of this version is Qwestyn and Thea — two of DGG Productions’ ground-breaking AI artists, created to reimagine tracks originally written, produced, and performed by Luke Carter (aka Sammi Dae). In a music world obsessed with youth and image, Luke has rewritten the rules by crafting virtual vocalists who never age but still carry the soul of human emotion. 

As Luke puts it:
“I’m in our late 50s, still writing and producing with passion, but I’m not who the industry puts on stage anymore. So I built performers that never age.”
This track is part of that mission: a seamless collision of roots reggae tradition with AI-driven artistry — bridging the authenticity of hand-played grooves with next-generation performance technology.

With Roots & Smoke, the production leans heavy on bass warmth, syncopated guitar chops, and dub-style echoes layered under a swagger-soaked vocal performance. It’s the sound of golden-hour reggae colliding with modern edge — the spirit of Kingston with a Manchester twist.

🎧 For fans of: Protoje • Chronixx • Damian Marley • Anderson .Paak • Silk Sonic
🖤 Mood: Playful • Streetwise • Irie Swagger

✨ AI Meets Reggae: This release is one of many in the Grandad Smoking A Pipe series — each version reimagined through both human and AI artistry, proving that technology and soul can dance together in harmony. It’s more than a track — it’s a movement.

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