French reggae collective Irie Ites and Riddim Manufacturing unit have joined Swiss imprint Proof Music to ship Sacrament Riddim, a star-studded, one-riddim choice devoted to the Rastafarian holy herb.
“Smoke poured from his nostrils; fierce flames leapt from his mouth. Glowing coals blazed forth from him.”
Opening with a placing biblical echo from Psalm 18:8, the Sacrament Riddim undertaking grounds itself deeply inside Rastafarian philosophy. Irie Ites as soon as once more show their dedication to genuine roots music and aware sound system tradition.
Because the riddim unfolds, veteran Jamaican vocalists stand shoulder-to-shoulder with worldwide expertise.
Mid-90s aware reggae and dancehall pioneer Anthony B brings his signature high-voltage vitality and Rastafarian lyricism to the forefront.
Roots singers Jah Mason and Chezidek ship distinct vocal views on the sacred plant. Alongside them, Kingston’s Micah Shemaiah provides meditative non secular depth, whereas rising Beijing reggae artist Stinging Ray expands the worldwide attain of the choice.
METICULOUS ARTISTRY GROUNDED IN PURE ROOTS CULTURE
Stepping throughout the tracklist, the undertaking operates as a unified meditation. Each artist approaches the theme from a contemporary angle, celebrating Indian hemp by means of cultural identification, non secular reverence, and long-standing Jamaican musical heritage.
By balancing meticulous studio artistry with a world-class vocal lineup, Irie Ites captures the ageless energy of aware roots reggae music.
SACRAMENT RIDDIM TRACKLIST
1. Gimme The Weed – Anthony B
2. Puff Puff Puff – Jah Mason
3. First Class – Chezidek
4. Highest – Micah Shemaiah
5. Forbidden Herbz – Stinging Ray
6. Puff Puff Dub – Irie Ites, Jah Mason
7. Sacrament Riddim – Irie Ites, Riddim Manufacturing unit
ABOUT IRIE ITES
Based in 1999 in Le Mans, French collective Irie Ites powers European sound system tradition. The crew has staged over 1,500 explosive stay reveals throughout the continent.
Past the stage, their studio output bridges European and Jamaican reggae scenes by means of unique dubplates. Constructing on this legacy, their seminal riddims unite legendary roots icons with dynamic up to date expertise.
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