“African Youth” is an international release that was born from two places on 
either side of the world. Steven Jess Borth II aka CHLLNGR, a California born 
producer now based in Copenhagen Denmark, first heard of Azizzi from an 
instagram post that Lila Ike had put on her profile, praising his unique style 
and flow. From this post CHLLNGR contacted Walshy Fire to see if he could 
make the connection for him and Azizzi and sure enough, via the internet we 
now have the 12 “ single “African Youth” out on February 24th on Tribe 84 
Records and Livity Music. 
The instrumentals for both “African Youth” and “Change Of Policy” came from a 
session that was recorded by the band Livity All Stars, that features many 
members from the reggae roots instrumental group, Guiding Star Orchestra. 
CHLLNGR had purchased a 2 inch tape for their tape machine and was 
determined to fill the tape with some nice instrumentals on that day. Walshy 
Fire had suggested that they try something in the vibe of “Strange Things” by 
John Holt and from that “Change Of Policy” was born. 
In March of 2022 CHLLNGR took flight to Jamaica with filmmaker Andreas 
Johnson to film music videos for both tunes for the release and in the 6 day 
period of them being there, the living legend Max Romeo, Azizzi’s father had 
invited them to stay at the family’s home were they shot both of the videos as 
well as a mini documentary that coincides the release. In the short period of 
time they were able to visit Earl “Chinna” Smith and join in on a session with 
him as well as do a recording session at King Jammy’s studio in Waterhouse. 
The 12” single features the two songs “African Youth” and “Change Of Policy” 
and both songs have an accompanying dub that was mixed in their studio in 
the Nordvest quarter of Copenhagen. The ever so talented Morten McCoy was 
at the controls and what you hear was mixed live and direct just like it was 
done back in the day. 
This is just the beginning of many collaborations with Azizzi Romeo and we 
can’t wait for you to experience a taste of what we have made together. 
credits
releases February 24, 2023 

Azizzi Romeo (lead vocal) 
Steven Jess Borth II (tenor sax, Synth) 
Morten McCoy (piano) 
Jonathan Bremer (bass) 
Adam Jørgensen (drums) 
Tobias Elof (guitar) 
Jonas Yagoubi (percussion) 
Lauris Qwist Bilén (trombone) 
Producers: CHLLNGR, Walshy Fire & Morten McCoy 
Mix: Morten McCoy & Steven Jess Borth II 
Master: Wojciech Przysiężny 
Executive Producers: Walshy Fire, Rasmus Poulsen, Jaszol Roots Revival, Mamba Di Lion,

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Azizzi Romeo feat. Livity Allstars - African Youth [TEF12010]

“African Youth” EP is an international collaboration between two islands. One in
Denmark and the other one Jamaica.
Walshy Fire of Major Lazer connected producer CHLLNGR with Azizzi Romeo,
the son of Max Romeo and “African Youth” was formed. The band Livity All
Stars provides a unique, organic roots reggae sound recorded to tape, while,
Azizzi flows with a modern approach that nods to the past.

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