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Star Light
Cat: LB 003. Rel: 05 Jun 25
Star Light (2:49)
Star Light (version) (3:02)
Review: Studio 16 continues its vital reissue work with this roots gem from Tony Brevett & The Israelites. Originally released in the golden age of roots reggae, 'Star Light' is a luminous lovers' rock anthem guided by Brevett's warm, yearning vocals and deeply spiritual intent. The flip features a classic dubbed-out version which lets the rhythm breathe in all its analogue glory. With an endlessly engaging groove and heartfelt delivery, this 7" captures a glowing slice of reggae history that still shines brightly. Also, the louder the better with this one.
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 in stock $14.45
Power Of Creation
Cat: BS 009. Rel: 02 Jun 25
Power Of Creation (3:30)
Power Dub (3:30)
 in stock $11.32
Right Fight
Cat: JGM 024. Rel: 05 Jun 25
Dennis Brown - "Right Fight" (3:19)
We Are People Band - "Right Fight" (version) (3:03)
Review: Jamaican singer Dennis Brown's 1984 cut 'Right Fight' finally lands on 7", joined here by a dubwise version from the in-house We The People Band. Originally buried on the Love's Gotta Hold On Me LP and a now-scarce 12", it's one of those righteous, rootsy calls to arms that Brown delivered so effortlessly at his peak. His vocal glides over a tense but propulsive groove, bolstered by horns and a chugging rhythm section, while the lyrics advocate moral clarity in the face of pressure. Flip it and the band's instrumental version runs wild: militant and heavyweight, full of reverb-splashed snares, spectral brass and stripped-back pressure. Produced by The Mighty Two (Joe Gibbs and Errol Thompson), this pairing reflects a moment in mid-80s Jamaican production where the energy of roots still collided with dancefloor sensibility. Essential for selectors with a deeper box.
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Night Night
Cat: MRB 7230. Rel: 05 Jun 25
Night Night (feat Horseman) (3:08)
Night Night (dub) (3:13)
Review: More than than a decade of growth and exploration fed UK reggae and soul singer Hollie Cook's newest Mr Bongo release; an unmissable reggae-pop fusion taking form as 'Night Night', which also marks a homecoming and a fresh chapter for the singer and aritst. With General Roots as her backing band and Ben McKone handling production and dub duties at Crosstown Studios, the single pairs strident guitar licks and glowing keys with a system-scalding bassline. Hollie's sericin-soft delivery is matched by the fire of Horseman - this his first studio link-up with her since that debut - resulting in a track that pulses with affective lift. A dubbed-out B-side rounds out the 7", spacious, packed with entelechy and flair.
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Give Jah Praise
Cat: PRTL 7093. Rel: 03 Jun 25
Give Jah Praise (3:06)
Praising (version) (3:38)
Review: Jamaican vocalist Earl Sixteen's 1980 recording finally lands on 7" vinyl, produced by Earl Morgan of The Heptones and recorded at Harry J Studios. The vocal cut rides a familiar steppers rhythm also heard on tracks by Lacksley Castell and Black Uhuru - crisp, driving, and minimal in arrangement. Sixteen's delivery is measured that sits just above the groove without crowding the mix. The B-side features a dub version mixed by Sylvan Morris. It's restrained, focusing on dropouts and echo placement rather than full reconstruction. Both sides maintain clarity and space, typical of the era's late roots sound. A concise, well-pressed archival issue that foregrounds the essentials: voice, rhythm, and atmosphere.
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Give Thanks For Life
Cat: YMGR 12008. Rel: 04 Jun 25
Aza Lineage - "Give Thanks To Life" (3:21)
William Spring - "Give Thanks Riddim" (3:21)
Benyah - "Badman Horns" (3:48)
Dub Dealing - "Badman Riddim" (3:48)
Review: This heavyweight 12" delivers fresh French-produced roots reggae straight out of the unlikely region of Brittany in the North West. It unites the talents of producers William Spring and Arthur Dub Dealer with sought-after Jamaican vocalist Aza Lineage and results in 'Give Thanks For Life,' a spiritually charged anthem carried by Aza's commanding, conscious delivery over a deep, meditative rhythm. William Spring serves up his own riddim, and the B-side offers a delicious dub version from Dub Dealing that strips the rhythm back and recooks it with echo-drenched finesse. Benyah's 'Badman Horns' is tipped with some ska-adjacent brass to make for a meeting of modern roots energy with enduring messages of uplift.
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Treat You Wrong
Cat: SOCR 06. Rel: 05 Jun 25
Rapha Pico - "Treat You Wrong" (3:53)
Far East - "For The Voiceless" (3:52)
Guru Pope - "Treat You Well" (3:52)
Handyman - "Dub You Well" (3:55)
Review: What time is it? It's Skankoclock. The label is small but already well-formed and this sixth outing offers up a fresh roots reggae gem from Rapha Pico, whose 'Treat You Wrong' delivers rich vocal vibes over a heavyweight riddim. It is then Far East's smooth melodica version that take sober and lulls you into more deepness that mixes classic energy with modern warmth. Guru Pope and Handyman round out the lineup with deep instrumental contributions that add more layers of rich musicality, all of which gets pressed in a vibrant full-colour skanking sleeve for superb toots with soul, melody, and pure sound system flavours.
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Roots
Roots (LP)
Cat: BLMLP 002. Rel: 02 Jun 25
The Conquest Of Fire (3:29)
Enlightenment (4:09)
One People (3:54)
The Roots Of Humankind (3:30)
Cave Art (4:02)
East African Rift (4:38)
Mutual Aid (3:23)
Omo Kibish (3:27)
Ancient Builders (3:52)
Rising Star (4:19)
Review: Spanish musician Bass Lee delivers a strong debut instrumental album with Roots across 10 tracks of deep roots rockers led by his signature melodica. The collection was produced alongside Roberto Sanchez at A-Lone Ark Muzik Studio and features standout tracks like the uplifting 'Enlightenment' and the meditative nyahbinghi-inspired 'East African Rift.' The album was developed during a studio session that also birthed albums by Clive Matthews and Lone Ark Riddim Force and completes a trilogy focused on timeless reggae foundations that are rich in analogue warmth and melodic finesse. All of this affirms Bass Lee's place in the new wave of roots reggae musicians pushing the genre forward.
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Roots
Roots (CD)
Cat: BLMCD 002. Rel: 03 Jun 25
The Conquest Of Fire (3:29)
Enlightenment (4:09)
One People (3:54)
The Roots Of Humankind (3:30)
Cave Art (4:02)
East African Rift (4:38)
Mutual Aid (3:23)
Omo Kibish (3:27)
Ancient Builders (3:52)
Rising Star (4:19)
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Hi Dynamic Instrumental & Dub
Cat: BWR 005. Rel: 02 Jun 25
Hi Dynamic (dub) (3:28)
Natural Balance (3:20)
Crazy Times (3:22)
Take Cover (3:21)
Salvation (5:06)
Yard Vibes (2:58)
Furthermost (dub) (3:11)
Full Power (3:07)
Dub Ground (2:50)
The Great Stalwart (4:15)
Jungle (dub) (3:27)
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From Dub 'Til Now
Cat: FTR 068. Rel: 06 Jun 25
1000 Light Years (dub) (3:55)
In The Shadow (dub) (4:20)
Whitewater (dub) (4:30)
Memories Of Old (dub) (4:11)
Rose Hall's Birds (dub) (4:06)
Squirrel Inna Barrel (dub) (4:26)
Under The Cotton Tree (dub) (4:34)
45 Charles Street (dub) (4:32)
Everlasting Love (dub) (5:19)
Review: The scale is staggering, but the result is as focused and spiritual as any great dub record should be. Helmed by Swiss producer and keyboardist Mathias Liengme, this set draws together dozens of Jamaican session players from the 70s to todayithink Sly Dunbar, Vin Gordon, Ernest Ranglinion nine instrumental dubs cut and sculpted by Roberto Sanchez. '1000 Light Years DUB' opens with spacey textures and a tightly coiled rhythm section, easing into the skanking horns of 'In The Shadow DUB'. 'Whitewater DUB' flows warm and steady, while 'Memories of Old DUB' evokes roots nostalgia without drifting into pastiche. 'Rose Hall's Birds DUB' stands out for its bright brass interplay; 'Squirrel Inna Barrel DUB' rides a darker groove, led by echo-laden percussion. 'Under The Cotton Tree DUB' softens the tempo with flute and keys, followed by the spacious bass work of '45 Charles Street DUB'. The closer, 'Everlasting Love DUB', arranged around Errol Kong's melody, feels like both a send-off and an embraceiglowing, open, eternal.
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Sufferah's Time
Cat: JDCD 001. Rel: 03 Jun 25
Sufferah's Time (3:28)
Poor's Harvest (3:23)
Jata (3:05)
Revolution (5:08)
Free Yemen (4:34)
Tell Me Lies (3:43)
False Prophets (3:36)
Outequality (3:34)
Future (6:17)
Criminals (3:54)
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Wonderwall
Cat: PARK 1067. Rel: 16 Jul 25
Wonderwall
I Saw The Light
Review: Tokyo's ska and rocksteady revivalists Inokasira Rangers turn in yet one of two more new 7"s after a career-length focus on similar rocksteady cover versions, reworking familiar pop giants with signature Hammond heft. One disc flips Oasis's 'Wonderwall' into a slow burning organ-led instrumental with Dunbaresque, well drummed weft, harking Kingston, Manchester or Tokyo depending on the angle of earshot. For those with a Hammond fetish, The B redoes Todd Rungren's 'I Saw The Light', rendering its melody through an especially resonant organ, clicking keypresses galore.
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Yoru Wa Kirai
Cat: CMTR 21. Rel: 20 Aug 25
Yoru Wa Kirai (HF dub)
Yoru Wa Kirai (HF dub version)
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Make Me Smile
Cat: HS 55. Rel: 20 Jun 25
Jackie Paris - "Make Me Smile"
Skin, Flesh & Bones - - "Smile Version"
Review: Jackie Paris of the Sensations formed a vital part of said Jamaican vocal harmony group, who were in turn a vital part of Caribbean island nation's rocksteady and reggae scenes of the 60s. Paris (not to be confused with the American jazz singer of the same name) was in fact frontman, and while his appearances with The Sensations and for his many Duke Reid/Treasure Isle collaborations were indeed sensational, his solo work is oft overlooked. 'Make Me Smile' is the best exception, coming backed on the B by the metallically weighty 'Smile Version', where girding a lackadaisical laxer of an A-side, with its central theme of smily forbearance, lies a merciless trunk of bassweight.
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Sinner Man
Cat: HS 57. Rel: 20 Jun 25
Jackie Paris - "Sinner Man"
Techniques All Star - "Sinner Dub"
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Everyday Is A Holiday
Cat: HS 56. Rel: 20 Jun 25
Jackie Paris - "Everyday Is A Holiday"
Techniques All Star - "Holiday Dub"
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Eternity
Eternity (2xCD)
Cat: ALPQ 502. Rel: 22 Aug 25
Eternity (Le Chant Du Pelerin)
Love Power (feat Stonebwoy)
Koun Faya Koun
Layiri (Le Serment) (feat Sidiki Diabate)
Jamming In Ouagadougou
Have You Ever Seen The Rain
Pompier Pyromane
Petit Palabre
Grand Bassam
Excision (feat Clinton Fearon)
African Rebel
Anga Teria
Sunshine In Rwanda
Les Immigres
Ambe Gnongon-Nan
Elections Presidentielles
New Bahia
Epistemicide
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est. release 22 Aug 25 $38.79
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Apartheid Is Nazism (reissue)
Cat: ALPQ 172. Rel: 22 Aug 25
Afrki
Jah Houphouet
Apartheid Is Nazism
Idjidja
Sahel
Sebe Allah Y'e
Kiti
Come Back Jesus
Djinamory
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est. release 22 Aug 25 $35.11
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