O.B.F., Barrington Levy, Nazamba – Sweet Sensimilia (12'')
€16.90*
Thompson
Sound and Dubquake Records have teamed up to offer modernised O.B.F
versions of iconic roots and rubadub tracks from the last century. First
released on the Jamaican singer and producer Linval Thompson’s label,
these tracks from the ’70s and ’80s have been reworked by Rico O.B.F
himself. Each 12” vinyl platter includes three tracks: a version with
the original vocal, a dub version, and a dubpoetry version by dub poet
George Scott aka Nazamba, who died from heart attack on July 1, 2022.After the release of the Curfew 12″ single, there’s the second EP of this collaborative series: a fresh version of Sensimelia
by a young Barrington Levy. It’s a true anthem recorded in the early
’80s at the legendary Channel One studios, backed by the Roots Radics
and mixed by Scientist. The tune was first released on 1982 album Poorman Style, which was released by Trojan Records in the UK and Clocktower Records in the US.On The Herbs
Rico O.B.F’s late musical accomplice Nazamba, whose vocals were
recorded at Tuff Gong Studio, rides along Barrington’s vocals, adding
his heartfelt verses. An ode to the cannabis flower and its therapeutic
virtues, the ‘Sweet Sensimilia’. The flip side features Rico O.B.F’s dub
version called Green Dub. The vinyl will be dispatched around
12th september 2022, so at the moment this release is only available on
digital download & streaming platforms.
Dub-Liner - COLDPRESS002 (12")
€12.90*
Cold Press is another imprint from the label known as Jungle Cat Recs. It was started to showcase a ‘no frills’ attitude towards the music. Hence no artwork, just raw jungle music. The first release was a great success and sold out almost instantly. Cold Press returns to give you 4 raw Ragga-Jungle tracks on a whitelabel 12 inch limited edition vinyl.
Dub-Liner is well known for high energy new skool jungle with influences accross the board, including Reggae and Hip Hop.
