Ongoing Vibes 77

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The summer of 2011 welcomed the self-titled debut album from Hollie Cook. Hollie’s self-coined ‘Tropical pop’ sound stems from her passion for reggae singers Janet Kay and Phyllis Dillon combined with classic 60s girl groups. The album is produced by friend and collaborator Mike Pelanconi, better known as Prince Fatty. The debut single ‘That Very Night’ is currently making waves across radio, with Steve Lamacq (BBC Radio 2/6 Music), John Kennedy (XFM) and David Rodigan (Kiss) among her many supporters.  The album includes a cover of Shangri-Las’ ‘(Remember) Walkin’ In The Sand)’; transformed from a dark emotive song to one filled with a flavour of hope. The talents of Omar, Dennis Bovell, George Decker (The Pioneers), Style Scott and Horseman also feature across the album.

1. Milk And Honey / 2. That Very Night / 3. Walking In The Sand / 4. Cry (Disco Mix) ft. Horseman / 5. It's So Different Here / 6. Sugar Water (Look At My Face) ft. Horseman / 7. Shadow Kissing / 8. Used To Be / 9. Body Beat ft. Horseman

Hollie Cook - Walking In The Sand

Hollie Cook - That Very Night

Hollie Cook - Sugar Water (Look At My Face) ft. Horseman

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The much-anticipated second album instalment from Hollie Cook.  Prince Fatty dubs her self-titled album tracks adding extra bass, delays and reverbs to Hollie’s captivating vocals. Featuring tracks such as ‘For Me You Are Dub’; a ska version of an old Andrews Sisters’ classic, ‘And The Beat Goes On’; a brand new dub cover of the The Whispers’ disco classic, ‘Walking in the Sand’; a delicious adaptation of the Shangri La’s legendary record, and ‘Baby’; a new revamp of this heavily requested anthem, in collaboration with French synth-pop outfit, ‘The Shoes’.
 
“The dub versions showcase real tape echoes, heavy spring reverbs and alternate instrumental elements such as melodica, percussion or horns that were hidden in the vocal versions. All the dubs are mixed live in my studio in the same Rub a Dub style as was made famous in 70s Jamaica by King Tubby and others, i.e not with the use of computers for automation and endless digital nonsense but with fingers, late night vibes and re-arranged with a razor blade!” Prince Fatty

1. Shadow Dub / 2. Used To Be Dub / 3. That Very Night Dub / 4. And The Beat Goes On Dub / 5. Crying Dub / 6. For Me You Are Dub / 7. Milk & Honey Dub / 8. Baby Dub / 9. Walking In The Sand Dub / 10. Sugarwater Dub

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