Jamaican roots reggae artist Micah Shemaiah has crafted one thing really particular. His compelling album Pure Is the Mystic arrives by way of Dutch label JahSolidRock Music, recorded at Kingston’s legendary Tuff Gong studio.
This 10-track assortment is a rockers and roots lover’s dream. Stay instrumentation brings authenticity to each groove. The album options Kirk “Kirkledove” Bennett on drums, Hector “Roots” Lewis on percussion, and the incomparable Dean Fraser on saxophone.
Beforehand launched tracks like When Yuh Proper and Not For Sale sit beside contemporary materials. Geoffrey Chung’s unique riddim Dubbing Is A Should seems right here. Different tracks nod to classics, with unfastened interpretations of Bunny Wailer’s Rastaman.
THIS IS DEEP ROOTS REGGAE, PERFORMED BY MASTERS OF THE CRAFT
Dutch artist Rapha Pico contributes two aware riddims for Mellow Temper and Artificially. Glory options Telford Nelson on an unique riddim.
The musicianship is phenomenal. Jason Welsh handles bass whereas Garth “Duckie” Forester brings his Alborosie-honed guitar abilities. Andrew “Stringy” Marsh provides piano and Hammond organ textures. Backing vocals come from the late Dalton Browne and Telford Nelson of Tradition.
Pure Is The Mystic is deep roots reggae, carried out by masters of the craft.
NATURAL IS THE MYSTIC TRACKLIST
01. Pure Is The Mystic
02. When Yuh Proper
03. Play Me Some
04. Mellow Temper
05. Strickly Rubadub
06. Glory ft Telford Nelson
07. Not for Sale
08. Be Courageous
09. Artificially
10. Collectively We Are Sturdy
ABOUT MICAH SHEMAIAH
Micah Shemaiah brings militant roots reggae with religious depth. The Kingston singer’s catalogue contains heavyweight tracks like Jamaica Jamaica, Reggae Rockit, and Laborious Medication.
His collaborative attain is huge, stretching from acoustic performances with jazz legend Monty Alexander, to up to date studio work with producers akin to Little Lion Sound and 808 Delavega. His vinyl releases command selector respect worldwide.
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