Dancehall 229 Artikel

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Der Musiexpess schrieb im Juli 2001: "Eine der gelungensten Produktionen der deutschen Dancehall-Szene. Das elfköpfige Kollektiv aus Berlin um Sänger und Produzent Pierre Baigorry be- geistert auf seinem Debütalbum mit zwölf erfrischenden Tracks zwischen Dancehall, Dub, Reggae und Pop."

Na also, doch auf Vinyl!!!

The classic album and all-time seller from 2010 re-issued and available as double LP in a gatefold sleeve in co-operation with VP Records, Universal Republic Records and Ghetto Youth International produced by Damien "Jr. Gong" Marley and Stephen Marley. The track "Ancient People" (D4) is not avaialble on the standard CD and the most prominent sample credits are: track #1 contains elements of the recording "Yegelie Tezeta" by Mulatu Astatke, track #2 contains elements of the composition "Tribal War" written by Earl Lowe, track #8 contains elements of the composition and the recording "Promised Land' by Dennis Brown, track #10 contains elements of the recording "Kurikute" by Sara Chaves, track #11 contains elements of the recording "Sabali" by Amadou & Mariam, track #12 contains elements of the recording "Generation" by Ziggy Marley.

Emmanuel „Manudigital“ Heron ist seit 20 Jahren Aktivposten der französischen Szene,als Bassist und vor allem Produzent hat er sich perfekt auf die Ära des „Digital Reggae“spezialisiert, arbeitete bereits mit Größen wie Alborisie, Beenie Man, Bounty Killer,Biga Ranx, Joseph Cotton oder Babylon Circus zusammen. Seine kürzlich auchals LP veröffentlichte Youtube-Reihe „Digital Kingston Session“ erreicht Millionen Klicks.Nach seinem Debütalbum „Digital Pixel“ (2016), zahlreichen Kollaborationen und über 150weltweiten Auftritten präsentiert er jetzt mit „Bass Attack“ 14 brandneue Tracks, auf denener gesanglich Unterstützung von Gästen wie Skarra Mucci, General Degree, RedFox, Junior Cat, Solo Banton, Soom T, Cali P, Taiwan MC, Panda Dub oder dembritischen Drum & Bass-Pionier Ed Solo erhält. Natürlich ist der Albumtitel Programm undManudigital bleibt generell im Rahmen seines Trademark-Sounds mit krassen Synths,allerdings schafft er es auch, analog zu den vielfältigen Voicings, die Tracks mit historischenReferenzen und Genre-Sprüngen sehr abwechslungsreich zu halten. Ein herausragendes Werkin einem hoch interessanten Reggae-Subgenre!

Highly immersive and beautifully textured SciFi adventure album about the oscillating wonder and terror of unknown space, a mind-boggling journey through 23rd century library music, imaginary soundtrack as much as hommage to worn-out SciFi paperback novels, this LP launches a whole new era of space exploration for the Jahtari label.

New 10" on the Tan Dubz label, with the legendary "singjay" Eek-A-Mouse and flute virtuoso Diggory Kenrick. Voiced at Youthman Promotion Studio JA by Danny Minott and mixed at the Brixton Jamm by Wizard. Heavyweight bass on an unapologetically nonchalent Sam-Fi rhythm. Comes with two hypnotic dubs and intended for sound system play.

Dre Island, 5 Star, Iba Mahr, Aza Lineage, Earth and The Fullness, Monkey Marc jumping on the Yaad n Abraad Riddim. Six times dope.

Chinese Man presents the “Catalina” Remixes by Taiwan MC.“Catalina” original version extract from Taiwan MC's album "Cool A Deadly". This EP features original version and instrumental and remixes by DJ Madd, Baja Frequencia, Numa Crew, Dreadsquad and others.

Produced: Dub Creator & King Shiloh

"I've said it before, but dancehall and its influence on UK music has been a massive inspiration for me, going way back to hearing Chris Goldfinger on Radio 1 playing music that was like nothing else I'd heard before. I love that fundamental rhythmic pattern, and I love how within the same world you can have some tunes that are built around the sweetest melodies and harmonies, and others that are built around super-tuff minimal drums and crazy squeeks and bleeps.When it came time to build another EP for Critical, I decided to link up with my good friend and long-time collaborator Rider Shafique, who has a much deeper knowledge of this music than me, and together create something that references both old and new dancehall, while still being playable in the kinds of sets I've become known for. There's no 'halftime' and no chopped-up jungle breaks here - we wanted to make something really focussed and even 'disciplined' - and hopefully we've succeeded.Big shouts to the vocal collaborators - super hyped to work with Stush on a tune, Irah came through with the righteous fire, and Tiffanie Malvo absolutely bodied her beat - but ultimate biggups have to go to Rider. This wasn't a project where I made the beats and Rider voiced them - for pretty much every tune, we worked and reworked the riddims together. We're both stoked on the results, and it seems like people in the dance feel the same way." - Sam Binga

Limited edition vinyl!Featuring Ticklah, Victor Rice, Dubmatix, Burnt Friedman, Skinshape, Shimi Sonic, Lo End Dub, YesKing, Kabanjak and Resonators.Greece's premier downtempo and lounge label Melting Records is branching out into like-minded genres with a new series titled MRSPECIAL. The releases in this series are indeed special, featuring a focus on a different style of music each time. This inaugural issue – Humble Dubbers – tackles the intertwining worlds old-school dub, roots, and reggae steppers, as seen through the Melting Records looking glass. Veteran dubwise producers and irie new names rub shoulders on the compilation's ten tracks, coming together to give the listener a mind-expanding journey along a space-echoed pathway.Included, for the first time on vinyl, is "Nine Years" from Ticklah, a renowned producer who worked on Easy Star All-Stars' classic The Dub Side of the Moon. Easy Star All-Stars are also represented by bassist Victor Rice, contributing with a heavy dub track. Canada's Dubmatix took some time out from his packed touring and production schedule to deliver an exclusive rolling and blunted-out track for the compilation. And longtime German dub stalwart Burnt Friedman along with The Nu Dub Players provides a sparse and dreamy offering track that opens the collection with style.Other artists featured on Humble Dubbers are Kabanjak (one half of Ancient Astronauts), YesKing (BBE Records), Shimi Sonic from Israel, Skinshape from Horus Records, Lo End Dub from Spain, Colman Brothers from UK, and up-and-comers Resonators (Wah Wah 45s). With this variety of producers it is striking how cohesive Humble Dubbers remains, giving the listener a satisfying overview on the state of nu-dub. The compilation also fits mightily within Melting Records' catalog, as lounge and downtempo elements are sprinkled throughout for a distinctive take on the sound. In all, Humble Dubbers vibrates and fascinates, from its rumbling low ended basslines to the crisp sizzle of flying hi-hats. Selectah, bring the rewind!

A definitive guide to Dancehall Reggae! Over 30 killer tracks from Yellowman, Eek a Mouse, Gregory Isaacs, Tenor Saw and loads more.

Cali P presents his new album “I Thoughts”. Get ready fo’ di dancefloor!!

Nas' and Damian's collabo has finally arrived. Hip Hop inna di conscience stylee!

Das reguläre Stadtaffe Album plus Instrumentals aller Stücke.

Produced: Dub Creator & King Shiloh

Re-press. Early rocksteady, Clancy Eccles production from 1967.

Limited edition vinyl!The third release on the 'Wheel Up' Records Label outta Newcastle sees local soundman Calculus of the mighty Pangea Sound System team up with Trinity Lo-Fi to produce this dancehall shaker of a track. Made up of Zico MC and Jody Bigfoot, Trinity have been making heads nod and mashing up dance-floors all over the UK for several years now with their unique blend of conscious lyrics, an eclectic range of different MC styles and a hype about their live shows that really has to be seen to be be-lieved. As always, Calculus comes correct with the production. Drawing on his vast knowledge of bass mu-sic he fuses a steppas bassline with a ska rhythm that drives the track forward in an up tempo style. Trinity’s lyrics flow effortlessly over the track, blessing up all soundman over the land. Add into that a playful horns line that rides over the top throughout and you’ve got a tune that’s guaranteed to get the people moving. Coming out soon as a limited edition 7” vinyl, and featuring artwork by Ryan Dovenor of Dove Illus-trations, Calculus has kept this one strictly local, drawing on the talent in and around the North East to produce a forward-thinking track that’s sure to ram the dancehall!

Limited picture disc edition of 500 copies only!One Wise Studios presents a new riddim run release called the "Artform Riddim" produced by J The Sarge featuring Cutty Ranks, Anthony B, I Octane, Gappy Ranks, Delly Ranks, Lion D, Raphael and more. This record already got radio and DJ support through Dubmatix in Canada and DJs from around the world have been putting this riddim into rotation in the clubs and on the radio. It has been featured on dancehallzone.net soon after it was released digitally in August.

Deadly styles we’ve got many, deadly vibes we’ve got plenty…45 Live is proud to welcome the new record ‘Ready’, a masterclass to mash up yer dance from club dub doyens The Nextmen, featuring badass Bristol babe Eva Lazarus (Mungo’s HiFi/Gentlemen’s Dub Club), the goddess with the golden pipes.‘Ready’ is a sweet slice of dancehall that feels tightly sprung, with songbird Eva Lazarus rolling on the rhythms’ rise from sweaty and soulful to saucy, priapic pop. You will want to wiggle. This joint feels infectious.Much loved music makers The Nextmen have been busy twiddling knobs and working wires purely for people’s pleasure over two decades deep, having worked with everyone from Public Enemy, Wilkinson, The Pharcyde, Ms Dynamite, Groove Armada, Plan B, Chali 2na, Tippa Irie, Cutty Ranks and a million more.Good. Grooves.Crate diggers quickly quickly, make it snappy to make Daddy happy, this limited edition 45 release is essential.Pressed loud on 45.

Hundebiss bossman Simone Trabucchi - a pivotal figure of the Italian scene - debuts his STILL alias on PAN with a batch of banging, multi-layered dancehall tracks inspired by the complex historical links between his hometown, Vernasca, with Jamaica, and Italy’s colonial past in Ethiopia.Part of a wider visual arts project, Invernomuto, helmed alongside Simone Bertuzzi, and comprising a series of sculptures, installations, a book, and a long-feature experimental documentary under the title ‘Negus’‘, Simone takes cues from a “cleansing counter-ritual performed by Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry in the Vernasca square where 80 years earlier, an effigy of Haile Selassie I was burned” to cook up a madd set of dancehall tracks voiced by six Milan-based, African-Italian vocalists and singers.The results weigh in remarkably close to the colourful, plugged-in dancehall art/science of Equiknoxx, effectively pulling together the diffracted aspects of his project into a direct yet psychedelically-charged set which strongly reverberates with its roots.Keener observers will be quick to identity the amazing Nazenet (Wasp Rhythm) as a vocal version of STILL’s uncredited Untitled riddim from Halcyon veil’s Conspiración Progressocompilation, but unless you’ve been listening to Bill Kouligas DJ sets, the rest is all new and exclusive, taking in the weightless prayer of Haile Selassie Is The Micro-Chip, wobbly acid hall knocks in Bubbling Ambessa, and the meter-messing flux of Rough Rider along with style recalling that Vipra ace on Presto!? in Banzina, plus the warped Bionic Ras bumps of Gozpaal and some seriously salty dubbing in the plasmic squeeze of Mangrovia

Rumble’s new 7-inch “Siren” features Suku aka Ward 21. “Siren” Riddim on the flip side.

Monkey Marc is a hip hop producer from Melbourne, Australia. His music is influenced by early hip hop, reggae, 80s and 90s Jamaican dancehall and world music. He is also the producer for his political hip hop band Combat Wombat. He has collaborated with British reggae artists included Soom T, Roots Manuva, YT and Speng Bond, as well as Jamaican reggae artists including Iba Mahr, Dre Island, Sizzla, Capleton, Fantan Mojah, Lutan Fyah and Turbulence.“No Surrender Riddim EP” is a limited edition release from Monkey Marc's new Jamaican project with only 500 copies pressed. Pressed on a 10" vinyl and mastered at London's bass heavy giants Transition Mastering, this vinyl pressing weighs and sounds heavy. In an era of transient digital production throughout the modern music industry, Monkey Marc’s production hearkens back to the classic sound of golden era hip hop and the raw energy of 90s dancehall. No Surrender was produced on an MPC3000 and an ATC1 analog synthesizer, and tracked through a vintage BBC broadcast mixing console in Monkey Marc’s solar-powered studio in Melbourne, Australia. This 10" vinyl includes versions by Sizzla, Fantan Mojah and Capleton, the instrumental version, and the title track with the three artists. Additional production by Mista Savona (Havana Meets Kingston). The entire EP is available as a bonus digital download with every record purchase. This includes two extra versions by Jah Thunder and Spring Wata.

Check out this material from Busy Signal and Charly Black.Features "Moskato" aka "Hold You" riddim.

Check out this material from Konshens and Vershon.Features "Moskato" aka "Hold You" riddim.

Check out this nice selection of tracks by Derrick Parker, Stitchie, Manudigital, Carl Meeks, Michigan and Manudigital!

Skarra Mucci is back with a new album.

One of the most popular tracks from last year's "Survival Of The Fittest" LP finally gets a single release and the remix treatment from Reggae Roast's Vibration Lab. Taking the track in a deeper, more digital direction, the veteran duo have crafted a classic slice of modern dancehall, reminiscent of the legendary sounds of Gussie Clarke and that timeless 90s vibe. Flip it over for a dubwise version for your own MC or singjay to get busy with.

Grand Ancestor meets the Jahtari posse on a crisp biscuit with Germany's top ranking rubadub empress Jane Bee issuing a warning to all careless lovers in the area on a dark, heavily dubbed out riddim by New Zealand producer Naram. Jane's smoky tone of voice and enigmatic lyrics provide a compelling point of difference to your garden variety modern reggae artist - and with a hazy, reverbdrenched version on the flip, Careless Lover is bound to ensure things get well spooky in the dance. Vinyl only, limited pressing, no repress.

Equiknoxx are one of the hottest, most innovative dancehall squads from Jamaica right now; Bird Sound Power is their debut collective show of strength, packing 12 avant, crooked riddims by core members Gavsborg and Time Cow, plus Bobby Blackbird and Kofi Knoxx, with vocals by Kemikal, Shanique Marie and J.O.E. (R.I.P).The set was parsed and pieced together by Jon K & Demdike Stare , and now thanks to link ups via Swing Ting’s Balraj Samrai (a longtime livicated supporter), it is issued on Demdike’s DDS imprint, replete with Jon K’s sleeve design.Easily identified by the squawking bird idents peppering their cuts, Equiknoxx productions have been big in the dance since Gavin Blair a.k.a. Gavsborg produced Busy Signal’s billboard hit Step Out in 2005, followed by key instrumentals for Beenie Man, Aidonia, Masicka, and T.O.K. - with many released on 7” thru their Equiknoxx Musiq label, and some of which, such as Aidonia’s Negative, are included in this set.Bird Sound Power arguably marks up the most striking riddim album you’ll hear from JA in 2016, weighted with the potential to open up perceptions of current dancehall thanks to the mad character and broad reference points of its producers, encompassing King Jammy’s foundational digi-dub and Dave Kelly’s Mad House sound as much as rugged New York hip hop and the wigged-out, feminine pressure of Virginia Beach’s Timbaland or The Neptunes.The oldest tune inside dates to 2009, but the rest are relatively recent dancehall mutations, including a number of exclusives produced in the last 12 months. Each one reps for Equiknoxx’s unique aspects, such as Jordan Chung a.k.a. Time Cow’s brilliantly bizarre, layered arrangements of film samples, sawn-off hooks and digi-tight beats, whilst also a result of as their distinguished family vibe, Bird Sound Power exists in a paradox, contemporary but classic, and with as much potential to turn new heads onto current JA sounds as Mowax’s Now Thing set back in 2001, which remains a key touchstone for all fwd looking producers..

Fresh for 2016 comes a brand new 7" from Montreal based producer Poirier. Taken from his forthcoming album "Migration", "Jump" is his take on the classic dancehall sound of the 90s and features a bonafide legend from that era, NYC's very own Red Fox. In the producer's own words: "I wanted to reference the 90's dancehall vibe, but with a modern feel of my own. After I'd made the beat, Red Fox instantly came to my mind - because he IS that sound, that voice!".Road-tested on his recent global DJ tours, the track is an instant dancefloor mover with its punchy bottom heavy production providing the perfect setting for Red Fox to do his thing. Available on 7" vinyl from 29th January, plus a couple of killer remixes for the digital package, keep your eyes out for this one!

Some 20 years after scoring his megahit 'Incredible', General Levy has returned to his roots. This time he's joined by Bonnot, the multi-talented producer for Italian hip-hop band Assalti Frontali and AP2P. The record is the result of a symbiotic interchange: an unbeatable flow, which follows the heritage of the British urban rhythms.

The cosmic theme is well served on ten effects-riddled tracks, with the rockers style material being littered by all manner of stratosphere-breaking sounds from the mixing board, strategically adorned with snatches of ghostly echo and pneumatic percussion. It’s certainly an appropriate mood for a post-apocalyptic battle involving cartoon machines! Another DUB ESSENTIAL ALBUM from the legendary SCIENTIST!

Bullets Over Babylon is the LP dropping from the womb of the renegade ma this summer ready to destroy neuro currents, re-establishing a new etheric body for the duration of its 10 holy onslaughts.

A brutal digital roots meets dancehall rhythm produced by Dougie “Conscious Sounds” Wardrop and ridden by hot up-and-coming singer/deejay out of Paris with his second release on Partial Records. Flip is over for pure dubwise satisfaction.

What could be better than an EP from Mungo's Hi Fi and Soom T?

Get ready to experience the Brand New Bangarang which sets a new foundation for the reggae dancehall movement. Kenny Knots comes flying in streaming positive lyrics delivered with rasta fire, while Mungo's Hi Fi provide immaculate production steeped in soundsystem heritage. Chock full of smash singles and brand new dub slates born in the heat of the dance, every track is a tried and tested sound killer.

Produced by Duppy Founders in Los Angeles and Jamaica, limited to 500 copies incl. Giant poster!

Rhythm = 'Stalag' Essential Pick! Different mix than any LP or single version we've heard. Even if you already have this tune you still need this one. AMAZING sound quality and mix. Absolutely perfect pressing from Japan. Numbered limited edition. Collector's Item!!!

the latest album feat. Timbaland, African Boy and Willcannia Mob ... fight on!

/ miniaturu de lulu feat. Deize Tigrana

“Kizaki Ondo” is a folk song from Nitta Kizaki town in Gunma, north of Tokyo. Played annually by local performers at the Bon-Odori traditional summer dance festival, it features unabashed lyrics about prostitution along with a rhythmic drive sure to appeal to fans of contemporary electronic genres as well as aficionados of traditional musics. The first track is a wildly echoing vocal version recorded in 1980, redolent of humid summer nights; the second track, recorded in 1981, is an instrumental version, both by the Kizaki Ondo Preservation Society. The other two tracks are extensions of tradition, with Tokyo-based producer Clark Naito’s 2018 revisions of “Kizaki Ondo”, providing trap-inspired interpretations, with a vocal version using the original lyrics, along with a sweet instrumental take. This release, the third edition of the EM Records Japanese folklore series, directed by Riyo Mountains, is available on LP & CD, with English lyrics and notes, and rare photos. Evocative cover art by Shinsuke Takagi (Soi48).

"Searching" riddim with Raging Fyah & Mr Williams "Liberation" on the A-Side and a star conglomerate on the B-Side-Track "Family" with Luciano, Tamika, Daddy Rings, Kabaka Pyramid, Bob Andy, Duane Stephenson, produced by Anthony Senior. Comes in Picture Sleeve.

"Searching" riddim produced by Anthony Senior. Comes in Picture Sleeve.

"Phantom Dancehall" is the exploration of the Greensleeves / VP Records catalogue by DJ Spooky aka Paul Miller. The musical tapestry is built on samples from familiar (and not so familiar) reggae tracks over electronic beats and melodies produced by Miller and protégé Stephen Levitin (stage name Apple Juice Kid). Selected tracks include the keyboard work of Alex Thompson aka Fourth Shift. Guest vocals from Walshy Fire (Major Lazer) and dancehall newcomer Sanjay added to vocal samples of Busy Signal, Lady Saw and Garnett Silk give the project an eclectic, modern dancehall flavor!

Two-sided, two colour screenprint sleeve, designed by Patch D Keyes. Mastered and cut by Lewis at Stardelta.

Ken “Everything I Own” Boothe played a significant part in covering Sir Coxsone’s Studio One walls with gold — and goodness knows that label fostered its share of legends. Collaborating with the master, Blundetto could have laid it on thick with heavy production; instead alongside his discreet partner Blackjoy, he created a gorgeous production using the purest of Jamaican music, proving yet again that time has nothing on the suave tones of Mr. Rocksteady...