Jamaican sound system titans team up with LA's Dub Club for this mighty compilation on Stones Throw – with instrumentation laid down by the Dub Club team and vocals by legends that include Ranking Joe, Josey Wales, Lone Ranger, Tristan Palma, Tippa Lee, Kojak, Prince Jazzbo, Big Youth and more! We were primed for the set by the vinyl dub versions that preceded the proper set – so we knew it was going to be solid stuff – but it's ultimately even great than we expected! Classic, timeless sounds laid down by drummer Ras Benjy, bass player Eddie Ruscha, guitarists Mark Lightcap and Freddy Flint, keys by Roger Rivas and Kiof, and percussion by Bongo Herman and Benky. Includes "Paper & Pen" by Ranking Trevor, "Hard Times" by Josey Wales, "Revolution" by Little Harry", "Every Herbsman Is A Star" by Danny Dread, "Around The World" by Dillinger, "Hey Mr. Big Man" by Tippa Lee, "Here Me Now Start" by Kojak, "Black Shadow" by Prince Jazzbo, ""Satta" by Robert Mystic, "Healing Of The Nation" by Big Youth and more. ~ Dusty Groove
Hiatus Kaiyote is the sound of serendipity. On their debut album Tawk Tomahawk, the band strikes the perfect note merging poetry and polyrhythms. Singer songwriter Nai Palm was the gravitational force that crystallized the vision for Hiatus Kaiyote's brand of future soul, and this influence is evident on the track "Nakamarra," which references the majestic red earth that Nai Palm roamed as a child. "Lace Skull" explores what it is to be vulnerable. "To have courage to share is a powerful thing," says Palm, and "that song lyrically was about the celebration of showing flaws and inner most vulnerability." Q-Tip lends his voice for a collaborative verse on the track that is featured exclusively on the re-released album. ~ Giant Step
NiVO DEUX is a French-American duo based in Los Angeles. The band's 80's New Wave and Electro-Pop influences are apparent, but the band also hints at the influence of the Smooth Jazz, Funk, Rock FM, Electropop, and Nu-Disco styles in their music. The group's core members comprise of Platinum French R&B/Pop Producer and Chart-Topping Guitarist U-Nam and up and coming Saxophonist and Vocalist Shannon Kennedy. NiVO DEUX's music continues in the tradition of a number of extraordinary bands such as Blondie, New Order, Duran Duran, Tears for Fears, Level 42, Depeche Mode, Chic, Foreigner and even David Sanborn and George Howard. Their origins and style may seem eclectic but the clever ways in which they bring together these diverse influences is what makes their music interesting and even addictive. The band's name, NiVO DEUX is derived from the French translation of "Level 2" (the correct French spelling is Niveau Deux). The name pays homage to one of the duo's favorite bands, Level 42. NiVO DEUX is the perfect marriage of 80's Pop, Smooth Jazz and Electro-Funk, organized by a husband and wife duo.~ nivodeux.com
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