Prince Fatty breathes new life into Invasion, Jackie Edwards’ uncommon 1976 7-inch cowl of Burning Spear’s Marcus Garvey minimize. The Aggrovators’ authentic backing laid the inspiration, and now Fatty layers it with deep dub textures, heavy bass and echoing horns that spotlight the observe’s timeless rhythm.
Initially produced by Bunny ‘Striker‘ Lee, Edwards’ model travelled by means of Jamaican and UK sound methods, carving a novel path amongst reggae followers. Its heat groove and pressing melody turned it into each a collector’s gem and a sound system staple.
PRINCE FATTY TURNS JACKIE EDWARDS’ CULT CLASSIC INTO A SEISMIC DUB FOR THE MODERN AGE
This launch includes a recent vocal combine and consists of Prince Fatty’s dub model, The Inversion. Each have fun Edwards’ lyrical grace and The Aggrovators’ signature rhythms, bridging the roots of Seventies reggae with at this time’s dub sensibilities.
Fatty’s interpretation honours the observe’s legacy whereas pushing it ahead, guaranteeing that Invasion continues to resonate with long-time reggae fans and new listeners alike.
ABOUT PRINCE FATTY
Prince Fatty is the visionary alias of producer and engineer Mike Pelanconi, whose analogue dub experiments bridge reggae’s golden age with trendy sound. Drawing on the heat of tape echoes and spring reverbs, he channels the spirit of King Tubby whereas exploring hip-hop, soul and Afrobeat textures. His albums Survival of the Fattest and Supersize cemented his place as a worldwide architect of groove.
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ABOUT JACKIE EDWARDS
Jackie Edwards, born Wilfred Gerald Edwards in 1938, started singing in Kingston as a teen, impressed by Nat King Cole and American R&B. Within the Sixties, his ballads like Inform Me Darling topped Jamaican charts.
He moved to London with Island Information, writing UK quantity ones for The Spencer Davis Group and shaping the British pop scene. His easy, gospel-tinged voice moved effortlessly between ska, reggae and soul.
Edwards handed in 1992, leaving a legacy that continues to resonate in sound methods and throughout generations of musicians.
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ABOUT THE AGGROVATORS
The Aggrovators, led by Bunny ‘Striker‘ Lee, have been a rotating ensemble of Jamaica’s high session musicians. With gamers like Sly Dunbar, Robbie Shakespeare and Jackie Mittoo, they reworked roots reggae into atmospheric dub, usually combined by King Tubby.
Their instrumental riddims turned sound system staples, whereas backing vocalists like Cornell Campbell showcased their versatility. Although by no means formally awarded, their pioneering dub work continues to form reggae and international remix tradition.
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