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On the occasion of the new 2023 edition of his album Dancehall President, released in 2016 on Undisputed Records, Skarra Mucci unveils an alternative cover for the vinyl version. Nicknamed "King Skarra" or "The Dancehall President", Skarra Mucci is undoubtedly one of the most versatile and interesting singers on the current reggae scene. With an inexhaustible flow and judicious crossovers between reggae/dancehall, hip-hop and soul, Skarra Mucci transcends riddims and eras with mad class. Between Shaggy and Damian Marley, he reconciles tradition and modernity, old-fashioned raggamuffin and current productions. Dancehall President is no exception in this area with reggae, dancehall, hip hop, dubstep influences and featurings such as Beenie Man, Willy William, Yaniss Odua, Horace Andy, and Mandinka.
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Originally released in 2018 on Undisputed Records, The One Love Family is Skarra Mucci's seventh studio album. For this featuring album where one or more guests appear on each track, the artist invited a cast of choice with guests from various backgrounds such as the heavyweights of French reggae from Dub Inc or the Jamaican stars of yesterday and today such as Ken Boothe, King Kong, and Chezidek. This album is a hymn to sharing in which we find the many facets of the Dancehall President. Also featuring Teacha Dee, Phantom IMC, MC Navigator, Echo Minott, Keith & Tex, Yaniss Odua, Hawkeye, Little Pepe, Horace Andy, Moana & The Tribe, and Treesha.
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Skarra Mucci is a Jamaican reggae and dancehall artist born in Kingston. Known as the "Dancehall President", his career counts seven solo albums, including the essential Return of the Raggamuffin (2012) and countless classics and cult collaborations, such as the hit "My Sound" from the album Greater Than Great (2014) which exceeds 15 million cumulative streams and the critically acclaimed album Dancehall President (2016) with its tour of more than 100 dates around the world, from Mexico to China. Five years after the release of The One Love Family (2018), this essential figure of Jamaican music, with his versatile flow and recognizable voice, announces a new studio album with multiple influences Perfect Timing. Perfect Timing is an ode to reggae of all eras, full of nods to the Sound System culture, from its origins to the present day. From the choice of the featurings to that of the beats, nothing is left to chance to offer us a journey through the highlights of this rich culture which has never ceased to evolve, without any period being left behind. Accustomed to albums teeming with successful collaborations, Perfect Timing is obviously no exception. In particular, on the title "Street Dance," are the essential French producers of L'Entourloop, with whom he released the very successful EP Golden Nuggets. Jamaican legend Johnny Osbourne also takes part in the celebration offering a version of his '80s classic "What A La La," here performed by French riddim maker specialized in digital reggae, Manudigital. Skarra Mucci continues his exploration of various styles and influences with the very groovy "Dancehall," produced by the Dub Akom band. There is also the massive "Who Fool Them," a UK stepper track produced by Evidence Music, as long as the future dancehall classic "Rappa Pam Pam," and the mystic "Misty Babylon" in a much more roots reggae register.
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After having reissued five of his albums last year, the unstoppable beatmaker Degiheugi today completes the great retrospective on his past discography by announcing the release of his first two albums, in fully remixed and remastered version, available on vinyl for the first time. It is in a new light that purists will be able to (re)discover his first album Aquilon, released in 2005, which oscillates between instrumental hip-hop, breakbeat and electronic spleen. The album cover has also been redesigned down to the smallest detail for this deluxe version, to which is added a remix as a bonus. Also featuring Virus.
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LP version. Skarra Mucci is a Jamaican reggae and dancehall artist born in Kingston. Known as the "Dancehall President", his career counts seven solo albums, including the essential Return of the Raggamuffin (2012) and countless classics and cult collaborations, such as the hit "My Sound" from the album Greater Than Great (2014) which exceeds 15 million cumulative streams and the critically acclaimed album Dancehall President (2016) with its tour of more than 100 dates around the world, from Mexico to China. Five years after the release of The One Love Family (2018), this essential figure of Jamaican music, with his versatile flow and recognizable voice, announces a new studio album with multiple influences Perfect Timing. Perfect Timing is an ode to reggae of all eras, full of nods to the Sound System culture, from its origins to the present day. From the choice of the featurings to that of the beats, nothing is left to chance to offer us a journey through the highlights of this rich culture which has never ceased to evolve, without any period being left behind. Accustomed to albums teeming with successful collaborations, Perfect Timing is obviously no exception. In particular, on the title "Street Dance," are the essential French producers of L'Entourloop, with whom he released the very successful EP Golden Nuggets. Jamaican legend Johnny Osbourne also takes part in the celebration offering a version of his '80s classic "What A La La," here performed by French riddim maker specialized in digital reggae, Manudigital. Skarra Mucci continues his exploration of various styles and influences with the very groovy "Dancehall," produced by the Dub Akom band. There is also the massive "Who Fool Them," a UK stepper track produced by Evidence Music, as long as the future dancehall classic "Rappa Pam Pam," and the mystic "Misty Babylon" in a much more roots reggae register.
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LP version. On the occasion of the new 2023 edition of his album Dancehall President, released in 2016 on Undisputed Records, Skarra Mucci unveils an alternative cover for the vinyl version. Nicknamed "King Skarra" or "The Dancehall President", Skarra Mucci is undoubtedly one of the most versatile and interesting singers on the current reggae scene. With an inexhaustible flow and judicious crossovers between reggae/dancehall, hip-hop and soul, Skarra Mucci transcends riddims and eras with mad class. Between Shaggy and Damian Marley, he reconciles tradition and modernity, old-fashioned raggamuffin and current productions. Dancehall President is no exception in this area with reggae, dancehall, hip hop, dubstep influences and featurings such as Beenie Man, Willy William, Yaniss Odua, Horace Andy, and Mandinka.
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Double LP version. Soom T aka "The Raggamuffin Queen" presents her sixth studio album The Louder The Better. A combination of live band studio recordings and digital compositions, it took only three years to fully realize from the very first live band recordings in Brazil during the 2020 pandemic to its release this year. Entirely self-produced with her own music label Renegade Masters with Kunta as executive producer, Soom T called on her most trusted collaborators to produce this new reggae/dub gem, and it's sunnier than ever. Additional synths were added by Kunta and studio partner Green Teddy of Highly Seen. Many of the instruments on these songs were performed by Mr Cowlin himself among other seasoned musicians and recorded at his studio in the UK. With this new reggae album, Soom T sticks to what is closest to her heart covering a multitude of topics from the corrupt state of the world, to the emptiness of politics and the urgent need to awaken to the reality of the condition of society. Behind the need to inform and urge society moving forward, The Louder The Better delivers a positive and inspiring message, led by melodies and vocals at the crossroads of genres, that fans will love to listen to at any time. Also featuring Tom Fire and Sonny Green.
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LP version. Released in 2014, Greater Than Great is the fifth album by Jamaican singer Skarra Mucci, the first for Undisputed Records, bringing together the cream of Reggae Digital productions from Bizzarri Records, DreadSquad, Irie Ites Records, Weedy G Soundforce, Deebuzz Musik, Hard2Def, Soulove / Delamix, D&H Records, Kskamp and Rawkaz Clan which the toaster comes to ride brilliantly. Greater than great, it's just legend! The album Greater Than Great offers eclectic versions navigating between dancehall, digital, reggae and raggamuffin. Skarra Mucci proves once again that he is one of the rare singers capable of putting his voice on all styles of reggae with a capital "R" and transforming them into instant classics. Featuring Alex, Teacha Dee, and Teacha Dee.
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Released in 2014, Greater Than Great is the fifth album by Jamaican singer Skarra Mucci, the first for Undisputed Records, bringing together the cream of Reggae Digital productions from Bizzarri Records, DreadSquad, Irie Ites Records, Weedy G Soundforce, Deebuzz Musik, Hard2Def, Soulove / Delamix, D&H Records, Kskamp and Rawkaz Clan which the toaster comes to ride brilliantly. Greater than great, it's just legend! The album Greater Than Great offers eclectic versions navigating between dancehall, digital, reggae and raggamuffin. Skarra Mucci proves once again that he is one of the rare singers capable of putting his voice on all styles of reggae with a capital "R" and transforming them into instant classics. Featuring Alex, Teacha Dee, and Teacha Dee.
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True leader of a Raggamuffin new wave of in Europe, Jamaican artist Skarra Mucci's album Return Of The Raggamuffin was awarded Best Dancehall album of the year in 2012 and never repressed since then. Here are all the tracks which made his success such as "Movie Star", "Raggamuffin" or "Feel Alright" in remastered version. According to the press and his fans, this is his milestone album. Featuring U-Jean, Delroy Wilson, and Kiprich.
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LP version. Originally released in 2018 on Undisputed Records, The One Love Family is Skarra Mucci's seventh studio album. For this featuring album where one or more guests appear on each track, the artist invited a cast of choice with guests from various backgrounds such as the heavyweights of French reggae from Dub Inc or the Jamaican stars of yesterday and today such as Ken Boothe, King Kong, and Chezidek. This album is a hymn to sharing in which we find the many facets of the Dancehall President. Also featuring Teacha Dee, Phantom IMC, MC Navigator, Echo Minott, Keith & Tex, Yaniss Odua, Hawkeye, Little Pepe, Horace Andy, Moana & The Tribe, and Treesha.
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RELEASE DATE: 12/1/2023
Soom T aka "The Raggamuffin Queen" presents her sixth studio album The Louder The Better. A combination of live band studio recordings and digital compositions, it took only three years to fully realize from the very first live band recordings in Brazil during the 2020 pandemic to its release this year. Entirely self-produced with her own music label Renegade Masters with Kunta as executive producer, Soom T called on her most trusted collaborators to produce this new reggae/dub gem, and it's sunnier than ever. Additional synths were added by Kunta and studio partner Green Teddy of Highly Seen. Many of the instruments on these songs were performed by Mr Cowlin himself among other seasoned musicians and recorded at his studio in the UK. With this new reggae album, Soom T sticks to what is closest to her heart covering a multitude of topics from the corrupt state of the world, to the emptiness of politics and the urgent need to awaken to the reality of the condition of society. Behind the need to inform and urge society moving forward, The Louder The Better delivers a positive and inspiring message, led by melodies and vocals at the crossroads of genres, that fans will love to listen to at any time. Also featuring Tom Fire and Sonny Green.
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LP version. The album opens with the eponymous explosive track "Step Up" featuring veteran Jamaican deejay Joseph Cotton and British drum and bass MC Bellyman, author of the successful YouTube video series Carz Barz. Among the artists of the British underground musical scene, reggae/soul genius Liam Bailey has been invited on the pop-infused digital reggae track "Enough," which will delight the lovers of soulful reggae. Manudigital also reminds us reggae has always be his first love and, after having produced Alborosie and Protoje's hit "Strolling" a few years ago, he proposed the Sicilian MC to collaborate with Jamaican artist Yami Bolo on the track "Reggae Music and Love." A big tune built upon a classic digital riddim in the Jamaican way, a catchy chorus carried by the high voice of Yami Bolo and the legendary flow of Alborosie of the verses. Cult band Asian Dub Foundation's singer Ghetto Priest takes also part of the project with "Rasta Corner", MC Caporal Negus joins Manudigital on "Dub and Bass" and on tour, and Jolly Joseph sings on "The world is Hell" for the reggae dub tracks of the album. In terms of surprises, Manudigital takes pleasure in inviting benchmark artists in each musical genres, walking through lo-fi hip-hop's path with the Dancehall President aka Skarra Mucci on "Fi Di Youths," Baile Funk with Punjabi-American rapper Alo Wala and their song "Love on Tap" or even Afrobeat with Dynamq for the last song "Piki Piki." Finally, whereas Manudigital will soon celebrate his career 10th anniversary and as his name resonates in sound systems from all over the world, we appreciate each risk taken and each nod to reggae culture, wondering what his next shape will be.
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The album opens with the eponymous explosive track "Step Up" featuring veteran Jamaican deejay Joseph Cotton and British drum and bass MC Bellyman, author of the successful YouTube video series Carz Barz. Among the artists of the British underground musical scene, reggae/soul genius Liam Bailey has been invited on the pop-infused digital reggae track "Enough," which will delight the lovers of soulful reggae. Manudigital also reminds us reggae has always be his first love and, after having produced Alborosie and Protoje's hit "Strolling" a few years ago, he proposed the Sicilian MC to collaborate with Jamaican artist Yami Bolo on the track "Reggae Music and Love." A big tune built upon a classic digital riddim in the Jamaican way, a catchy chorus carried by the high voice of Yami Bolo and the legendary flow of Alborosie of the verses. Cult band Asian Dub Foundation's singer Ghetto Priest takes also part of the project with "Rasta Corner", MC Caporal Negus joins Manudigital on "Dub and Bass" and on tour, and Jolly Joseph sings on "The world is Hell" for the reggae dub tracks of the album. In terms of surprises, Manudigital takes pleasure in inviting benchmark artists in each musical genres, walking through lo-fi hip-hop's path with the Dancehall President aka Skarra Mucci on "Fi Di Youths," Baile Funk with Punjabi-American rapper Alo Wala and their song "Love on Tap" or even Afrobeat with Dynamq for the last song "Piki Piki." Finally, whereas Manudigital will soon celebrate his career 10th anniversary and as his name resonates in sound systems from all over the world, we appreciate each risk taken and each nod to reggae culture, wondering what his next shape will be.
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Unstoppable elders of the L'Entourloop collective, King James and Sir Johnny present their long-awaited third album, La Clarté Dans La Confusion ("Clarity in Confusion"). Produced in their now legendary Bandulu Studio, the 20 tracks of this new album are the result of a patient production process, carried out with care and passion. Throughout the album, L'Entourloop testifies in its own way via a puzzle of film samples, of this strange pandemic period, using all its savoir faire when it comes to make the people dance. Since 1964, when the song "My Boy Lollipop" flooded the European radio airwaves, L'Entourloop's love for reggae and its culture has never stopped growing. With this third album, they wanted to pay tribute to the legendary pioneers of this incredible movement -- artists and producers such as Tom Wong, Count Machuki, Prince Buster, and Lee "Scratch" Perry. An album which is a true declaration of love for soundsystem culture and its children -- reggae, dancehall and hip-hop. The success of their previous albums Chickens in Your Town (XRP 1802LP/1803CD, 2015) and Le Savoir Faire (2017), with their famous "Banging Hip-Hop Inna Yardie Style" quickly brought L'Entourloop into the spotlight, along with their hundreds of shows performed all over Europe. With no less than 32 guests from all over the world, MCs fling lyrics like guns like in a western movie and the new album is no exception. On the reggae side, Jamaican legends such as Ken Boothe and Bounty Killer meet new generation stars such as Alborosie, Kabaka Pyramid, Queen Omega, and Marcus Gad. On the hip-hop side Chali 2Na from legendary US group Jurassic 5, Swedish MC Promoe from Looptroop Rockers, US rapper Rêverie, the excellent JuJu Rogers, French beatmaker Degiheugi, and the irresistible South African female rapper Dope St Jude all make appearances. The UK vibe can also be felt with features from jungle and dancehall pioneers General Levy and Tippa Irie as well as heavyweights of the grime scene Flowdan, Lady Chann, and Killa P. Fellow French artists are also in the spotlight with guests such as Big Red, O.B.F, and Manudigital. To complete this amazing cast, L'Entourloop has once again called on the incomparable Troy Berkley from Bermuda and the talented trumpeter N'Zeng, formerly of Le Peuple de l'Herbe, to accompany the collective on the road along with a new addition -- excellent Dutch rapper BlabberMouf. Also features N'Zeng, Lion in Bed, Lyricson, Red Fox, Dope Saint Jude, LMK, Reverie, Dawa, The Architect, Las Ninyas del Corro, and Blackout JA.
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Double LP version. Unstoppable elders of the L'Entourloop collective, King James and Sir Johnny present their long-awaited third album, La Clarté Dans La Confusion ("Clarity in Confusion"). Produced in their now legendary Bandulu Studio, the 20 tracks of this new album are the result of a patient production process, carried out with care and passion. Throughout the album, L'Entourloop testifies in its own way via a puzzle of film samples, of this strange pandemic period, using all its savoir faire when it comes to make the people dance. Since 1964, when the song "My Boy Lollipop" flooded the European radio airwaves, L'Entourloop's love for reggae and its culture has never stopped growing. With this third album, they wanted to pay tribute to the legendary pioneers of this incredible movement -- artists and producers such as Tom Wong, Count Machuki, Prince Buster, and Lee "Scratch" Perry. An album which is a true declaration of love for soundsystem culture and its children -- reggae, dancehall and hip-hop. The success of their previous albums Chickens in Your Town (XRP 1802LP/1803CD, 2015) and Le Savoir Faire (2017), with their famous "Banging Hip-Hop Inna Yardie Style" quickly brought L'Entourloop into the spotlight, along with their hundreds of shows performed all over Europe. With no less than 32 guests from all over the world, MCs fling lyrics like guns like in a western movie and the new album is no exception. On the reggae side, Jamaican legends such as Ken Boothe and Bounty Killer meet new generation stars such as Alborosie, Kabaka Pyramid, Queen Omega, and Marcus Gad. On the hip-hop side Chali 2Na from legendary US group Jurassic 5, Swedish MC Promoe from Looptroop Rockers, US rapper Rêverie, the excellent JuJu Rogers, French beatmaker Degiheugi, and the irresistible South African female rapper Dope St Jude all make appearances. The UK vibe can also be felt with features from jungle and dancehall pioneers General Levy and Tippa Irie as well as heavyweights of the grime scene Flowdan, Lady Chann, and Killa P. Fellow French artists are also in the spotlight with guests such as Big Red, O.B.F, and Manudigital. To complete this amazing cast, L'Entourloop has once again called on the incomparable Troy Berkley from Bermuda and the talented trumpeter N'Zeng, formerly of Le Peuple de l'Herbe, to accompany the collective on the road along with a new addition -- excellent Dutch rapper BlabberMouf. Also features N'Zeng, Lion in Bed, Lyricson, Red Fox, Dope Saint Jude, LMK, Reverie, Dawa, The Architect, Las Ninyas del Corro, and Blackout JA.
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Reissue of Asian Dub Foundation's Tank, originally released in 2005. The fifth studio album by British alternative electronica band. Asian Dub Foundation are a genre unto themselves. Their unique combination of tough jungle rhythms, dub bass lines, and wild guitar overlaid by references to their South Asian roots and militant high-speed rap has established them as one of the best live bands in the world. Features Mad Mike, Perry Farrell, Adrian Sherwood, San J, and Shiva Sound System. Includes three bonus tracks.
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Double LP version. Reissue of Asian Dub Foundation's Enemy of the Enemy, originally released in 2003. The first ADF album to be released following the departure of rapper Deeder Zaman. Asian Dub Foundation are a genre unto themselves. Their unique combination of tough jungle rhythms, dub bass lines, and wild guitar overlaid by references to their South Asian roots and militant high-speed rap has established them as one of the best live bands in the world. Features Sinéad O'Connor, EOB, Mark Stewart, Adrian Sherwood, and The Bug. Includes three bonus tracks.
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The Dizzy Brains are four musicians with a garage rock sound, spreading their militant music beyond their native Madagascar to make their anger against corruption, the inaction of the people, the politicians, and the lack of freedom of expression resonate. They have turned their raw, sometimes vintage rock into a weapon to denounce and make themselves heard. Fans of the Sonics, the Stooges or MC5, the two brothers, Eddy on vocals and Mahefa on bass, founders of the band, were brought up on good old '60s-70s rock by their father. After the band's revelation at the Trans Musicales de Rennes in 2015, they have played at the Printemps de Bourges, MaMA festival, Solidays and Festival d'été de Quebec. They have also played in France, Morocco, South Korea and Germany. Their first EP Vangy (2015) and their first two albums Out Of The Cage (XRP 1602CD/LP, 2017) and Tany Razana (XRP 1804LP/1805CD, 2018) set the tone: "Madagascar is not a cartoon!" The group is here to let people know that Vangy is still, and more than ever, relevant when we see the country sinking deeper because of the lack of action of corrupted politicians. Madagascar is one of the poorest countries in the world without having experienced war and the first country to suffer famine due to global warming. Three years after Tany Razana, the group returns to shout its rage in a third album entitled Dahalo. A return to their roots with an album written almost entirely in Malagasy. The Dahalo are bandits who spread terror in the south of Madagascar, the traditional zebu theft which marked the passage to adulthood for the Bara (southern ethnic group) has become a violent and murderous business feeding a mafia system. For the band's members, the motto does not change, the love for their native land does not make them blind to corruption, poverty, abuse of men, rape and drought. Through a melodious and powerful punk rock, Dahalo offers a musical journey full of energy. The violence of the message is transcribed with accuracy and coherence, amplified by the guitar riffs of Poun and the drums of Alban. The four musicians from Tananarive are ready to set the stage on fire. The incredible stage presence of Eddy, the leader, and the virtuosity of the three musicians, will inevitably leave their mark on the audience during their next concerts in France and elsewhere.
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Bazbaz and Manudigital digitally met during lockdown. Bazbaz is a French singer who presents a personal mix of songs based on blues, reggae, and rock. His detached tone, his lyrics with a bittersweet scent and his love for women make his songs particularly endearing. Beatmaker and bassist specializing in digital reggae, Manudigital became a major producer on the international scene over the years by collaborating with numerous artists and developing various video concepts around the world. This is how, from a virtual meeting on Instagram in lockdown mode, a very real EP came to life: #LoveBordel. A joint project between Bazbaz and Manudigital. Bazbaz: "Being a true reggae addict, I've been enjoying the sound of Manudigital for a while now. I love his digital session formula, to put on a little keyboard on your knees in the streets of Kingston, New York or the sidewalks of Manila and make incredible guys sing live and direct, you have to have ... balls!" From their mutual respect, the idea of creating songs together has born instantly. Without knowing each other, without ever meeting, due to lockdown, the two musicians begin to compose seven tracks.
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Double LP version. Nightbird is the third album, released in 2015, from Biga Ranx, one of the most iconic artists of the international dub scene. Features Hollie Cook, Prendy, U Roy, U Brown, Big Youth, and Joseph Cotton.
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LP version. Bazbaz and Manudigital digitally met during lockdown. Bazbaz is a French singer who presents a personal mix of songs based on blues, reggae, and rock. His detached tone, his lyrics with a bittersweet scent and his love for women make his songs particularly endearing. Beatmaker and bassist specializing in digital reggae, Manudigital became a major producer on the international scene over the years by collaborating with numerous artists and developing various video concepts around the world. This is how, from a virtual meeting on Instagram in lockdown mode, a very real EP came to life: #LoveBordel. A joint project between Bazbaz and Manudigital. Bazbaz: "Being a true reggae addict, I've been enjoying the sound of Manudigital for a while now. I love his digital session formula, to put on a little keyboard on your knees in the streets of Kingston, New York or the sidewalks of Manila and make incredible guys sing live and direct, you have to have ... balls!" From their mutual respect, the idea of creating songs together has born instantly. Without knowing each other, without ever meeting, due to lockdown, the two musicians begin to compose seven tracks.
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Nightbird is the third album, released in 2015, from Biga Ranx, one of the most iconic artists of the international dub scene. Features Hollie Cook, Prendy, U Roy, U Brown, Big Youth, and Joseph Cotton.
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LP version. 1988 is the fourth studio album of French artist Biga Ranx with which he made his mark on the international dub scene. He now counts tens of millions of streams on his titles, more than 1000 concerts and has created a very a unique and personal universe. 1988 features: Blundetto, LEJ, Akhenaton, Ruffian Rugged, Prendy, Art-X, Atili Bandalero, Biffty, and Big Red.
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LP version. Rakoon, a free spirit from the French electro-dub scene, known for his heavy weighted basslines in concert, comes back this year with his new album Something Precious. Since his first hit "Healing Dub" viewed more than ten-million times on YouTube, the producer has pursued his quest for an ever more hybrid and unique sound, combining synths and samples from travels, within pop structures with electronic features. Something Precious is a true synthesis of the eagerness of his first works and the power of his previous album, and confirms an even more electronic turn in the artist's career. It's a bundle of energy carried by bewitching melodies; the travel journal of an enthusiastic musician, strewn with samples collected on the road. "The musical guideline of this album first came one day when I got out of my studio after working on a track, feeling some kind of ecstasy that I hadn't felt for years. Something that I used to feel almost every time I made music back when it wasn't my job, but that had changed afterwards. It was like finding something really precious you thought you had lost forever..." says Rakoon about the genesis of this new album. Whether it be with the intoxicating sample of "Hoi An" brought back from a trip to Vietnam or the galvanizing synths of "Chapters", a hit cut for the dancefloor, Rakoon treats his early fans to new gems true to his carefully refined recipe. But he also doesn't hesitate to venture into more electronic territories, like on the devastating "The Great Big Elephant", with its catchy sample and its synth's nods to trance. Or even to surprise, with the use of vocoder on "Rituals" for instance. Something Precious is the result of a significant sound research and an in-depth work on emotions. Its magnificent cover is signed by the English illustrator Miles Tewson, and it can be listened to like a diary that Rakoon shares with generosity and dedication with those who follow him, on and off the stage. "Apple Jam" features Eole.
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