Maillist
Various
- Roots Uprising
- Format: CD Album
- Catalogue Number: RR002CD
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: Reggae Roast
- Release Date: 14 December 2009
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PRICE: £8.99
Roots Uprising
‘Roots Uprising’ is the first full length release on the newly-formed label from Reggae Roast Promotions, who have solidified their position at the top of UK roots and reggae over the last couple of years, running some of the most-talked about events in the south. Resident DJs Exel and Moodie have been joined by special guests of the calibre of Lee Perry, Collie Buddz, Sly & Robbie, Finley Quaye, Mad Professor, David Rodigan, Suggs, and many more, and to build on the strength of their ever-popular sessions, ‘Roots Uprising’ aims to realise and document the growing vitality of the UK roots music scene. Having worked with some of the most talented producers, singers, MCs and musicians in the country, Exel and Moodie demonstrate that heavy reggae music is as alive as ever, and continues to grow.
The ‘Roots Uprising’ tracklist reads like a who’s who of British reggae, with a selection of well respected artists such as Adrian Sherwood, Brother Culture, and Mungo’s Hi-Fi, alongside emerging talents including Dub Terror and Ramon Judah. Throughout the 12 carefully selected tracks the set glides through organic roots, digital dancehall, hard hitting dubstep and uplifting steppers sounds. The album in seamlessly mixed by Exel & Moodie, using authentic sound system techniques and dubbed-out samples. ‘Roots Uprising’ is a prime example of the versatility, and distinctly vibrant style that Reggae Roast has become synonymous with; a consistently positive and conscious message combined with earth-moving basslines and booty shaking beats.
Highlights include Mungo’s Hi-Fi’s brilliant dance-rocking ‘Under Arrest’ with MC Ishu, and the all-new ‘Equal Rights And Justice’ from 2 Bad Card aka Adrian Sherwood, plus guaranteed rewinds from Overproof Soundsystem, The Hempolics ft Dandelion, Brother Culture ft Ghetto Priest, and more. Rack this up with Scotch Bonnet, Jahtari and On-U Sound and watch it move, priced to fly out at £9.99 or less.
Track Listing
1. Introduction - Exel & Moodie
2. Put in a Rizla - Overproof Soundsystem
3. Digital Rock - One People Production & Brother Culture
4. Equal Rights And Justice - 2 Bad Card (Adrian Sherwood)
5. Under Arrest - Mungo's Hifi ft. MC Ishu
6. Serious - The Hempolics ft. Dandelion
7. Survival - Ramon Judah
8. Shinobi - Dub Terror
9. Willing & Able - Brother Culture ft. Ghetto Priest
10. This Time - Ghetto Priest
11. Sound Boy Come Away - Ramon Judah
12. Outro - Louis Slipperz, Exel & Moodie
