Big
new album from Etana, "I Rise", coming soon. Here're some others you
might like.
"Jah
Jah Solve Dem" by Sizzla & The Suns Of Dub [Rockers International/Iron
Gate Records]
The
incomparable Sizzla Kalonji is up first this week and with him he's bringing
the fire breathing Addis Pablo & The Suns of Dub [big album, "In MyFather's House", in stores now] for what is, essentially, a remix EP of a
tune called 'Jah Jah Solve Dem'. Along with the original piece, which sounds
fantastic, the set features six other
mixes and dubs of the track. It isn't very far outside of what Muti Music has
been doing with Sizzla's music throughout 2014 as well but, of course, we love
to see the name 'Addis Pablo' attached to any new project these days and I
think we get to hear from him again during this post, so stay tuned.
Releases
on October 28
Digital
"Solid
Foundation" [IrieVibrations Records]
Big,
BIG European label, IrieVibrations from out of Austria is celebrating [I THINK]
a decade of music with the release of a giant compilation set, "Solid
Foundation". IV is a label which, through projects from the likes of
Perfect Giddimani, Konshens & Delus, Anthony B, Luciano, Jahcoustix and
others is always keen on doing big releases and this should probably be
regarded as one of their most ambitious to date as "Solid
Foundation", if I read correctly (and I NEVER do), is also serving as the
soundtrack of a documentary associated with the label as well by the name of
"Studio Chronicles: Jamaica". Before you get there, however, the
music on "Solid Foundation" is certainly not to be overlooked as it
features the work of label favourites such as the aforementioned Luciano
["SCORCH!"], Konshens, Delus, Anthony B and you also get sizable
offerings from the likes of Lutan Fyah, Exco Levi, Junior Kelly, Gappy Ranks,
Kabaka Pyramid and more, including Lion D on the digital/bonus version. Not to
be missed!
Releases
on October 31
CD
+ Digital
The
Clock Tower Riddim [Silly Walks Discotheque]
Another
mandatory European stop for Reggae fans, Silly Walks, is also back at work for
October with their latest creation, the expectedly gorgeous Clock Tower Riddim.
Silly Walks is a name which, when you see it attached to anything (including "Hit Me With Music", the new album from German sensation
Sara Lugo, in stores now) you expect high quality work and the Clock Tower is
surely no exception to that. Anticipations can float higher in this instance
given some of the vocal talents tapped to work the track including the likes of
Queen Ifrica, Tony Rebel, Gentleman and his Wife, Tamika, Exco Levi, the
Morgans and others. Fortunately SW has been kind enough to also feature a
dubbed out version of the riddim as well which is always a nice touch.
Releases
on October 31
Digital
{Note:
Silly Walks has also released some of the songs (and may be ALL of them) as
singles and some of them (and may be ALL of them) are currently available}
The
Hell Riddim [Picante Music]
Years
and years of disgusting living has finally caught up with you and I'm sorry to
have to tell you this but you are going to hell! The bad news comes courtesy of
Picante Music and their new Hell Riddim which, although it wasn't the kind of
Tommy Lee-ish destructive composition that you would imagine, still is aptly
named for its pounding urgent vibes. As far as the vocalists, the biggest name
here is Sizzla Kalonji who, EASILY, scores the heaviest blow with his very strong 'Up
Wid The Torch', the only song on the Hell Riddim that I really enjoy. Kalonji
is joined by a flock of guns locked on various sights but to my opinion the
only one REALLY hitting the target is the Ryme Minista with the solid
'Armed & Dangerous'.
Releases
on November 4
Digital
The
Jehovah Riddim [Fox Fuse]
Okay
so maybe you can have another chance. IF you can, be thankful to our
friends at JahLight Records who are sending up some heavy praises with their
latest creation, the Jehovah Riddim, which is brought to you by this posts
favourite label, Fox Fuse. JahLight has quietly been turning in a very strong
and active year 2014 and I firmly expect to hear from them again sometime
during the year's final two months. As is their typical trend, the Jehovah
Riddim combines Reggae music with messages coming from out of the Gospel
spectrum and the Trinidad label has brought with them a fine mixture of known
names and up and comers. Fans of the label should well be familiar with names
such as Righteous, Kwesi Fontinelle, King Solomon and definitely Matthew
Greenidge (biggup Matthew Greenidge) but it is also time to become acquainted
with the likes of Excellent who is back with a song, 'You're The Reason', which
sounds… well, it sounds Excellent. There's also potentially big offerings from
Designer's Original (great name!), Afyia Modeste (another one!), the Peculiar
Princesses and Silent Sah whose 'Give My Life To You' should probably be one of
the strongest tunes on this riddim. Biggup JahLight for pushing yet another
solid set which you should definitely pick up when it reaches... or you can try that other thing we talked about...
Releases
on October 28
Digital
The
Skalava Riddim [Fox Fuse]
And
lastly coming soon this week is another Fox Fuse distributed piece (and we
should have one more before the end of this post), this one coming via Blue Lava
Entertainment - also from out of Trinidad, the damn infectious Skalava Riddim.
Though it only carries a pair of songs, the Skalava does a very interesting
amount of damage. Featured are Trini chanter Jah Defender and Achis Reggae
favourite and Gwada firebrand Tiwony. Incidentally, both vocalists have albums
on 7 Seals Records with the former's "Rastaman Man Rise" arriving
just last year and the latter's "Roots Rebel" set to reach in
November.
Releases
on November 4
Digital
In Stores Now
The
War Is In The Dance Riddim [Royal Order Music]
War
Is In The Dance and the fine people at Royal Order Music doesn't have a problem
with it - Neither will you after you get an ear on their latest release, the
War Is In The Dance Riddim. This HEAVY composition is surely best known for
having backed 'Carpenter' [" carpenter beg you build a box"], the MASSIVE best tune from "Shining Hope"
from Gappy Ranks last year. Fortunately, that song is included and even more
fortunately it isn't alone. Joining the UK standout is an impressive cache of
names such as Pressure Busspipe, Exco Levi, Khari Kill, the flaming Rob Symeonn
[one of the year's best albums, "Indigenous", in stores now], Keida
(whose 'Stand For Something' is sublime), Rocker T and Bobby Hustle who we
haven't heard from in a minute. Also featured are Addis Pablo & The Suns of
Dub who have their way with the riddim in four delicious different ways. An
excellent project!
Digital
The
Way of Life Riddim [Reggae Vibes Productions]
They
may not have delivered on what I REALLY wanted for 2014 which would have been a
new album from Prince Theo but Reggae Vibes Productions is back with something
which also well has my attention, the Way of Life Riddim. While we wait for the
album (2015???) we'll have to settle for a new tune from the Prince and he does
have 'Dem Nuh Know' for the Way of Life Riddim. He's joined by Perfect
Giddimani, Nando Fresh, Menny More, RAS ATTITUDE (in a singing mood with the big 'So Incredible') and others still. Always enjoy hearing from RVP and LOVE the
cover here.
Digital
'Closet'
by Mad Cobra [Brixton Music Group]
Though
not violent, 'Closet' is more brilliance from Mad Cobra who is having as good
of a year as anyone in the Dancehall to my opinion. A sharp, SHARP pen and
a downright legendary delivery and level of brutality has highlighted the
season for the snake and here's another example of the first.
Digital
The
Day Fete Riddim [Fox Fuse]
And
just because I want to send you out feeling so good, check out the Day Fete
Riddim from Martian Music, brought to you via Fox Fuse. Destra, Lyrikal, Farmer
Nappy and Nadia Batson all turn in terrific songs with the Farmer’s 'Doh
Remember' reigning supreme to my opinion. So, if you NEED some Soca in your
life (and you do), check out one of the better riddim EP's from the genre in
the Day Fete. BOOM!
Digital
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