Collin “Bulby” York has spent nearly forty years inside Jamaica’s studios, shaping the sound of reggae and pushing it far past the island. His fingerprints are on music from Sean Paul, Rihanna, Madonna, No Doubt, and Beres Hammond. His personal work as a solo artist tells one other story, one the place the previous and current of reggae meet in surprising methods.
5, York’s fifth full-length on Bulby York Music and VPAL Music, spans roots reggae, lovers rock and dub, weaving collectively voices which have outlined eras with these set to hold it ahead.
The album balances reinterpretation and originality. Bunny Rugs provides a stirring tackle Burning Spear’s Marcus Garvey. The Maytals‘ lead vocalist, Toots Hibbert, groups with Anthony B for Pomp & Satisfaction.
5 CONFIRMS YORK’S PLACE AS A CONNECTOR, KEEPING REGGAE’S ROOTS ALIVE
Marcia Griffiths breathes new life into her 1975 launch Survival. Cocoa Tea fires up Babylon Burning, whereas the closing Havana Dub with Sly & Robbie locks into pure rhythm. Amongst its recent moments, D’Yani’s No Extra Time provides softness and sway.
Following Time & Shade (2023), Heartcrafted (2020), Grasp Blaster (2018) and Epic & Ting (2016), this document confirms York’s place as a connector, maintaining reggae’s roots alive whereas opening new doorways.
TRACKLIST
01 Brother 2 Brother ft Beres Hammond, Junior Tucker & Tommy Cowan
02 Marcus Garvey ft Bunny Rugs
03 Pumps & Satisfaction ft Toots Hibbert & Anthony B
04 Survival ft Marcia Griffiths
05 Babylon Burning ft Cocoa Tea
06 Cover And Search ft Freddie McGregor
07 Strong Lady ft Morgan Heritage
08 The Sweetness ft Luciano
09 No Extra Time ft D’Yani
10 Is This A Dream ft Christopher Martin
11 With Me ft Strain & Malica
12 Havana Dub ft Sly & Robbie
ABOUT BULBY YORK
Collin “Bulby” York acquired his begin in Kingston, following his uncle to King Tubby’s studio, soldering wires and studying the ropes from a dubmaster legend. For over thirty years, he has formed the genres of reggae and dancehall. He has labored alongside world artists together with Sean Paul, Beenie Man, Rihanna, and Madonna.
Via his albums and collaborations, York bridges generations, crafting rhythms that honour custom whereas pushing Jamaican music into the longer term.
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