Friday 19 March 2010
Johnny Adams - I Wish It Would Rain
Wicked piece of slow modern soul from 1972. This tune was a hit single for the temptations five years earlier and has been recorded by many great singers, but to me this one is the best I've heard. Johnny Adams, "The Tan Canary" from New Orleans is one of the greatest singers of all time, has recorded music in many genres and for many different labels but sadly never really reached the stardom as some of his contemporaries. Enjoy!
Nas & Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley - Road To Zion - As We Enter - Distant Relatives
Wicked hip hop tune from Jr Gong & Nas. Even if you dont check for rap music (I don't) you might have heard the hype over their future album project - Distant Relatives (to be released 18 May 2010). This is the tune that started out their collaboration, released back in 2005.
Many hard core reggae fans object to reggae artists going into other styles of music, but of course this can also be a force for good in this world. Rap artists I'm sure can be very skilled with words, but so often these days the music is saying nothing. Reggae rappers (known as DJ's) have been putting out a conscious message since the 1960s. This project also aims to trace the roots of rap music, through Jamaica, and all the way back to Africa. And also to show the link between reggae music, hip hop music and beyond. This is promised to be done both musically and lyrically. The CD will also include a DVD to furture illustrate this point featuring reasonings from hip hop legends like MC Rakim, DJ Hool Herc and journalist Jeff Chang, and foundation reggae artists like U Roy, Big Youth and soundman / producer King Jammy.
More info: http://www.myspace.com/distantrelatives & http://www.distantrelatives.com
This is the first single from the album - As We Enter.
Augustus Pablo - Pipers of Zion - live video filmed at the Charing Cross Astoria, London in December 1989
Pure vibes from the late great Augustus Pablo, live at the Charing Cross Astoria, London in December 1989.
Wednesday 10 March 2010
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