MUSIC REVIEWS
November 16, 2008
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| Forensics Exile EP (Digital Sin) |
DLX/Breakage Matter of Fact (SMOG) |
Djunya/DJG & Antiserum NarcoHz 012 |
Cocoa Tea Yes We Can (Roaring Lion) |
MATTY G Take You Back (Argon) |
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| The Bug London Zoo (Ninja Tune) |
DZ A1 - Old Timers A2 - Eardrumz (Black Acre) |
Alborosie Soul Pirate (Forward Recordings) |
ALBOROSIE - SOUL PIRATE
(Forward Recordings)
Oct 24, 2008 by Lud Dub
It’s not often that an artist outside of Jamaica can significantly influence the reggae scene; especially a Caucasian artist, who hails from Sicily. Alberto D’Ascola, better known as Alborosie, is a writer, musician, producer, and engineer, that left behind a lucrative record deal in 2001, to relocate to Jamaica in search of street cred and a solid foundation. Linking with Jon Baker from Gee-Jam Productions and launching his own label, Forward Recordings, Alborosie has won over fans worldwide with his debut album entitled “Soul Pirate”.“Soul Pirate” has set sail from the Jamaican shores to the seven seas, on its way for international fame and stardom."
Utilizing live instruments without the use of digital sequencers, Alborosie is able to recreate the popular Rub a Dub sound of the 80’s on almost all of the seventeen solid tracks. Included on this album is the massive 2006 release “Herbalist”, which was banned from Jamaican airwaves for glorifying the cash crop, and 2007 releases “Kingston Town”, and “Rastafari Anthem”, the latter to the “come again” riddim, popularized by Collie Buddz. Collabos with Ranking
Joe, Mykal Rose, and Ky-mani Marley exemplify the dynamic vocal and production talents of this rising star; although personal favorites “Informer” and “Slam Bam” are omitted; only available on 7 inch release. Undoubtedly, “Soul Pirate” has set sail from the Jamaican shores to the seven seas, on its way for international fame and stardom; let’s hope he can soon make a stopover to the States.
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