Eddy Banton has dropped his eagerly anticipated self-titled album. It’s commanding 21 tracks make an announcement that maps his full musical id.
The discharge fuses roots reggae, dancehall, drum and bass, and jungle. It mirrors Banton’s twin heritage: Caribbean roots assembly European upbringing. The album shifts effortlessly between acutely aware messaging, sound system thunder, and hovering melodic moments.
Primarily based in England’s South West, Banton has shared levels with David Rodigan, Johnny Osbourne, and Prince Fatty. He’s deeply embedded within the regional reggae circuit and varieties one-third of cross-genre venture Alikindoi Squad.
ITS COLLABORATOR LIST READS LIKE A GLOBAL REGGAE SUMMIT
The album’s checklist of collaborators reads like a world reggae summit. Miko Weaver, Prince’s former guitarist, brings rock-infused fireplace to a Spanish hip hop–reggae fusion lower. Spanish rapper Mahatma Gin seems all through, whereas drill artist Furta and dancehall performer Salus add road grit.
Avocado Boy from State of Satta contributes dub manufacturing and backing vocals on Music Is My Ammunition. The Objectors ship heavyweight vibrations on 100 Levels and Rize Up. In the meantime, artists from Spain, Uruguay, and Venezuela, together with Alabarsis Common, Mufaza Type, and Common Magazine Mell, develop the album’s worldwide scope.
A forthcoming single with dancehall legend Jigsy King guarantees to increase this bold venture’s attain even additional. Unity by way of music stands because the album’s core message and its blueprint.
EDDY BANTON ALBUM TRACKLIST
01. Respect The MC
02. En Andalu ft Miko Weaver
03. En Andalu Remix ft Mahatma Gin, Salus & Furta
04. Diversidad ft Alikindoi Squad
05. Arduous Life
06. Soundbwoy Dem Tremble
07. Sound System Common
08. Music Is My Ammunition ft Avocado Boy (State of Satta)
09. Pandamonium ft Alikindoi Squad
10. Welcome To Your Funeral
11. Life Is A Blessing
12. Rise Up ft The Objectors
13. 100 Levels ft The Objectors
14. Highest Grade Sound Killa
15. Dancehall Celebration ft Mahatma Gin & Rondador Nocturno
16. No Hace Daño ft Alabarsis Common, Mufaza & Magazine Mell
17. Patua De Choco ft Alikindoi Squad
18. En Andalu (Solo Model)
19. Ruff Life ft Don E
20. Alcaldes Y Sucios Banqueros
21. Free
ABOUT EDDY BANTON
Eddy Banton bridges three continents with a singjay model formed by Venezuela’s Caribbean coast, Andalusian grit, and Exeter’s sound system tradition. His catalogue strikes from uncooked dancehall vitality to thought-about productions, comparable to breakthrough single Arduous Life, which tackles psychological well being with candour.
Collaborations with BeltranBeats and the Andalusian underground sharpen his melodic instincts. Stage appearances alongside Johnny Osbourne and David Rodigan cement his UK reggae credentials.
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