For the past three years, Tommy T has been the bass player for gypsy punk powerhouse Gogol Bordello. Tommy was born and raised in Ethiopia and the knowledge of global rhythms he brings to Gogol’s sound has become part of their unclassifiable approach to music. Tommy’s first solo effort, The Prester John Sessions, is an aural travelogue that ranges freely through the music of Ethiopia. The album is a collection of 11 songs including a remix featuring fellow Gogol Bordello band mates Eugene Hutz and Pedro Erazo and mixed by Michael Goldwasser of the Easy Star All-Stars. The record also features two collaborations with Gigi, one of the most popular modern Ethiopian singers. It was mixed by Victor Van Vugt (Gogol Bordello, Nick Cave).
Tracks: 1. Brothers 2. The Call 3. The Response (featuring Gigi) 4. The Eighth Wonder 5. Oromo Dub (Cushitic Dub) 6. East-West Express 7. Tribute To A King 8. Beyond Falisadas 9. September Blues 10. Eden (featuring Gigi) 11. Lifers (Michael G Easy Star Remix featuring Eugene Hutz and Pedro Erazo from Gogol Bordello) (Bonus Track)
Produced by the Black Seeds’ guitarist Mike Fabulous, Solid Ground oozes with the band’s distinctive flavor - from the heavy-hitting, Karma-inspired "Slingshot" and darker reggae/dub-infused tracks like "Send a Message" and "The Bubble," to infectious reggae gems like "Take Your Chances," "Love Is A Radiation" and "Come To Me," and the funk/soul filled "Rotten Apple" and "Afrophone." The North American release adds three bonus tracks including the funky soul instrumental "Year Of The Pig" and a dub version of "Strugglers."
The incredible follow up to Radiodread tackles the Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s album in true reggae style.
Tracks: 1. Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band (featuring Junior Jazz) 2. With A Little Help From My Friends (featuring Luciano) 3. Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds (featuring Frankie Paul) 4. Getting Better (featuring The Mighty Diamonds) 5. Fixing A Hole (Extended Dub Mix) (featuring Max Romeo) 6. She’s Leaving Home (featuring Kirsty Rock) 7. Being For The Benefit Of Mr. Kite! (featuring Ranking Roger) 8. Within You Without You (featuring Matisyahu) 9. When I’m 64 (Extended Dub Mix) (featuring Sugar Minott) 10. Lovely Rita (featuring Bunny Rugs & U Roy) 11. Good Morning Good Morning (featuring Steel Pulse) 12. Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band (Reprise) 13. A Day In The Life (featuring Michael Rose & Menny More)
Remixes of songs from AMPLIFY by Disashi Lumumba-Kasongo (Gym Class Heroes), Tommie Sunshine, GoldieLocks, Blue King Brown, Dubmatix and Wrongtom. Plus a live recording of a brand new song from JBB. Available in a limited edition physical version.
An explosive album features twelve tracks of drum & bass-heavy, dub-inflected electro grooves that make up the sound JBB is known for, with a forward-thinking, fearless approach to tempos, beats, and feel that expands the genre of roots reggae as a whole. Produced by Elliot Martin and Jason “Jocko” Randall.
The new EP from the band behind DUB SIDE OF THE MOON and RADIODREAD showcases five original songs and a previously unreleased dub from the RADIODREAD sessions. These songs have long been fan favorites during the Easy Star All-Stars live shows, including the title track, which has been in the band’s set since their very first shows in 2003. The songs—all written by members of the band—give a lead vocal to each of the band’s featured vocalists. A limited number of physical copies of this EP have been printed and will only be available here and at shows. Produced by Michael Goldwasser and the Easy Star All-Stars.
This is the third full-length solo album from Ticklah/Victor Axelrod. The album features guest vocals by reggae stars Mickey General and Rob Symeonn, Tamar-kali (of Easy Star All-Stars and the documentary film Afro-Punk), Mayra Vega and Vinia Mojica (best known for her work with De La Soul and A Tribe Called Quest). Instrumental contributions come from Victor Rice, along with members of Antibalas, Easy Star All-Stars and Dub Is A Weapon.
Tracks: 1. Two Face 2. Want Not (featuring Tamar-kali) 3. Scratch To Win 4. Mi Sonsito (featuring Mayra Vega) 5. Rescue Me (featuring Mikey General) 6. Pork Eater (featuring Rob Symeonn) 7. Nature Loving Dub 8. Descent 9. Si Hecho Palante (featuring Mayra Vega) 10. Answer Me 11. Queen Dub (featuring Rob Symeonn) 12. Deception (featuring Vinia Mojica) 13. Nine Years
Produced by JBB and Alex Perialis. These twelve tracks define Future Roots. Features guest appearance by the Meditations on "Not Enough." "If there's a way to be both reverent and revolutionary, JBB has found it with their new album." - NY Daily News
Dub Side Of The Moon is a Complete Reggae Version of Pink Floyd's Dark Side Of The Moon. The Easy Star All-Stars' stunning reinvention of this beloved record features entirely new recordings with guest vocal appearances by Frankie Paul, Corey Harris, Gary "Nesta" Pine (of the Wailers), The Meditations, Dr. Israel, Ranking Joe, Sluggy Ranks, and more. Every detail is there, from sound effects to Wizard of Oz synchronicity.
"Bongtastic" -- Rolling Stone
"A spacious, magical groove that stretches over voluptuous versions of psychedelic landmarks..." -- Vibe
Tracks: 1a. Speak To Me 1b. Breathe (featuring Sluggy Ranks) 2. On The Run 3. Time (featuring Corey Harris and Ranking Joe) 4. The Great Gig In The Sky (featuring Kirsty Rock) 5. Money (featuring Gary "Nesta" Pine and Dollarman) 6. Us And Them (featuring Frankie Paul) 7. Any Colour You Like 8. Brain Damage (featuring Dr. Israel) 9. Eclipse (featuring the Meditations) Bonus Tracks: 10. Time Version 11. Great Dub In The Sky 12. Step It Pon The Rastaman Scene (featuring Ranking Joe) 13. Any Dub You Like
Easy Star's newest release plucks 20 rare songs from the archives of producer Linval Thompson, who ruled reggae during the early '80s. Thirteen of these songs have never been available on CD before. Includes tracks from Gregory Isaacs, Dennis Brown, Barrington Levy, Junior Reid, Freddie McGregor, Eek-A-Mouse, and many more. Over 72 minutes of music!
Easy Star returns with a second volume of original productions! Easy Star Volume Two: Dancehall Culture is the label's tenth full-length release, this time giving the Easy Star treatment to dancehall. Dancehall Culture collects singles released in the last two years on the Thai Stick and Pick Up riddims, and adds a handful of new singles on the brand new Cool Down riddim. The combination of top talent (including Grammy nominees Luciano and Beres Hammond, along with Half Pint, Frankie Paul, and Anthony B) and rising stars (like Mojah, Delly Ranks, and Rob Symeonn) makes this a perfect sequel to Easy Star Volume One. Plus, as an added bonus, the disc includes three dubs!