Adepte · 52 messages
I Grade Records proudly presents a massive roots reggae compilation entitled Joyful Noise. This collection of songs features an impressive roster of artists who are all at the forefront of the conscious reggae movement from their respective lands. From the VI: lyrical legend Vaughn Benjamin of Midnite, red hot Pressure Busspipe, the uncompromising lyricist NiyoRah, veteran singer/producer Batch, the poetic songwriter Danny I, the fyah chanter Sabbattical Ahdah, and up-and-coming singjay Junior P. Out of Jamaica: rising roots star, Duane Stephenson with two massive tunes, modern roots veterans Lutan Fyah and Norris Man, and singjay Messenjah Selah. Riding out of the red hot Trinidadian roots movement is the incomparable Queen Omega and the blazing new singjay, I-sasha. Repping Guyana is the ultra-gifted lyricist Jahdan Blakkamoore and up-and-coming singjay Arkaingelle. Out of Sweden (by way of Ethiopia) is the very talented roots duo, Nazarenes.
The production on Joyful Noise consists of four riddims – each with five songs. The riddims were largely produced by Zion I Kings – the production collective consisting of the producers for Zion High Productions (Jah David Goldfine), I Grade Records (Tippy I Alfred) and Lustre Kings Productions (Andrew “Moon” Bain). Drummers Dean Pond (Studio 340) and T Rock (Red I Band) round out the production team. The Harvest Riddim is a deep roots gem with a sticky major chord progression and an unforgettable horn line. This riddim segment features the massive tune, “Hard Times” by Duane Stephenson and the standout “Song of Praise” by Arkaingelle. The Discipline Riddim has a classic early-80’s live roots feel with a majestic horn line. Lutan Fyah and Queen Omega have standout tunes on this riddim. The Flying High Riddim also features regal horn arrangements on top of a driving drum and bass foundation – Jahdan Blakkamoore contributes the riddim-stamping song “Flying High” and Midnite brings forth the blazing “Deep Tangle Roots”. Finally, the Grasslands Riddim is a smooth yet heavy roots masterpiece with poignant acoustic guitars, horns & strings over a classic one drop. Pressure Busspipe chants down iniquity on “Modern Pharaoh” and Norris Man offers up the classic “Power of Love”.
Joyful Noise will be released on iTunes and other digital download sites across the world on October 13, 2009. The physical CD will be released on October 20, 2009
1. Hard Times - Duane Stephenson
2. Footsteps - Queen Omega
3. Everlasting - Nazarenes
4. Modern Pharaoh - Pressure
5. Song of Praise - Arkaingelle
6. Judgment in Measurement - Midnite
7. Flying High - Jahdan Blakkamoore
8. I'm Fine - Duane Stephenson
9. The Reason - Junior P
10. Discipline - Lutan Fyah
11. Haile I - I Sasha
12. Youths - Batch
13. Hold On - Danny I
14. Gone Crazy - Niyorah
15. Deep Tangle Roots - Midnite
16. Red Hot - Jahdan Blakkamoore
17. Your Own World - Messenjah Selah
18. Love and Iverstanding - Sabbattical Ahdah
19. We Want Reparations - Batch feat. NiyoRah & Danny I
20. Power of Love - Norris Man
GRASSLANDS RIDDIM MEGAMIX
Voir la vidéo sur YouTubeDISCIPLINE RIDDIM MEGAMIX
Voir la vidéo sur YouTubeFLYING HIGH RIDDIM MEGAMIX
Voir la vidéo sur YouTube