Brother Culture

Nov

2016

[Review] Brother Culture & Paul Fox – “Heartical Connection”

A duo of two great soundsystem characters presenting two different vocal schools – one of them is a great chatter who surprises every time and the second one is an oasis of peace and melodiousness above all. You can admire the effect of their clash on the ‘Heartical Connection’. Music and dub versions are created by Paul Fox, who also recorded keys and melodica. Gavin ‘Fullness’ Sant rules the drums, Jahman Dan played congos and Ben Goddard is responsible for the guitars. Vocally it’s all Brother Culture chatting on at his best, proven in meditational ‘Ital Sounds’, or slightly digitally-dancehall’ish ‘One Tonight’, ‘Seat of God’. In the moody roots track ‘Good Time’ moves on to singing, creating a great harmony with Paul’s voice, whereas ‘Mixed Message’ and ‘Organic Life’ picture his expressiveness very well. The soft, harmonic voice of Paul requires a mention as well, ‘Critical Dimension’ reminds me of his tunes with Alpha&Omega a lot. He brings the mood to every tune, though.

https://paulfox.bandcamp.com/album/heartical-connection

Jun

2016

[Release Info] “String Up The Sound EP” – Dubamine (Dub-Stuy Records)

A meeting of styles and generations at Dub-Stuy Records. Californian producer’s Dubamine vinyl debut is perfect blend of roots, reggae, hip-hop and modern bass music with various vocalists – Blackout JA, legendary Carlton Livingston and Brother Culture.

https://soundcloud.com/dubstuy/teaser-dubamine-string-up-the-sound-ep-ds-ep002

Release info:

Release ID: DS-EP002

Label: Dub-Stuy Records

Format: Digital / 12” vinyl

Release date: June 24 (digi), July 22 (vinyl), 2016

Tracklist:

A1. Nicodemus feat. Blackout JA
A2. String Up The Sound feat. Brother Culture
B1. Good Morning Jamaica feat. Carlton Livingston
B2. Murda Style

Buy:

All good digital and physical stores as well as all streaming platforms.

Links:

www.dub-stuy.com

https://www.facebook.com/Dubamine-285768888142733/

Jun

2016

[Release Info] “Heal Them Riddim” (Evidence Music)

A one-riddim compilation from Evidence Music based on a rockers style drum and a deep bass. Made by Australian producer Mista Savona and Little Lion Sound, voiced by excellent artists in different styles: Micah Shemaiah, King Kong, Brother Culture and Nello B.

<a href="http://evidencemusic.bandcamp.com/album/heal-them-riddim" class="external" rel="nofollow">Heal Them Riddim by Micah Shemaiah, Brother Culture, King Kong, Nello B, Mista Savona, Little Lion Sound</a>

Release info:

Label: Evidence Music

Format: Digital / vinyl by the end of the year

Release date: 17th of June, 2016

Tracklist:
1. Micah Shemaiah – Jah Love 03:26
2. Brother Culture – Heal Them 03:26
3. King Kong – Serious Time 03:23
4. Nello B – Tell Them Again 03:55
5. Mista Savona – Heal Them Riddim (Melodica Version) 04:02
6. LIttle Lion Sound, Mista Savona – Heal Them Riddim (Instrumental) 03:26

Buy:

https://evidencemusic.bandcamp.com/album/heal-them-riddim

Links:

http://www.evidence-music.ch/label

Apr

2016

[Release Info] Adam Prescott – “Warrior” LP – Reggae Roast Records

Adam Prescott’s (Reggae Roast) debut LP, featuring the vocal talents of some of the best MC’s & Singers in the business including, Brother Culture, Charlie P, Donovan Kingjay, Jago, Rod Taylor, Dark Angel, Karizma, Parly B, Zico & two instrumental cuts, featuring Saxophonist Papa B.

Release info:

Adam Prescott
‘Warrior’ LP (RRLP001)
Reggae Roast Records
Release Date: April 2016
Format: Digital

Listen / buy:

https://reggaeroast.bandcamp.com/album/warrior

https://soundcloud.com/adam_prescott/sets/adam-prescott-warrior

Links:

http://www.reggaeroast.co.uk/

https://www.facebook.com/Adam.Prescott.Music

Feb

2016

Ackboo – “Invincible”

It has been 3 years since last album from a talented French producer Ackboo (http://dubmassive.org/en/5437/ackboo-turn-up-the-amplifier). During this time he has been performing and releasing a lot. ‘Invicible’ is the first announcement of a new album. Ackboo created a dark, fast-paced rhythm and Brother Culture sings and chats about the human nature. We impatiently wait for the new LP to be released on the first of April!

Links:

http://ackboo.com/

Jan

2016

Brother Culture – “Dreadlocks thing”

Brother Culture continues his cooperation with Evidence Music label. A top riddim to “Dreadlock thing” is made by Derrick Sound and Little Lion Sound; it’s a powerful steppers where Brother Culture flows madly, almost shouting about the wisdom from heads beautified with dreadlocks. Additionally we get two versions – dub mix and instrumental.

A real boom shot for soundsystem sessions!

Linki:

http://www.evidence-music.ch

Oct

2015

A double strike from Reggae Roast

You know Reggae Roast from our reviews very well (http://dubmassive.org/en/search/reggae+roast). This time we are presenting two releases from this very active crew.

“Flava” EP with Brother Culture is a natural consequence after their very well acclaimed tune “Soundsystem”, which has been powering many soundsystem sessions. Here we get 5 strong tracks, where digital is mixed with heavier, dub-style parts and Brother Culture another times proves his skills as one of the best soundsystem vocalist.

https://soundcloud.com/reggaeroast/sets/reggae-roast-the-flava-ep-feat-brother-culture

The second release is a 7” bomb with Kenny Knots and Conscious Sounds. They have renewed a classic, killer tune from the 80s “Watch How The People Dancing“, which was recorded for Unity Sounds.

In this version the tempo was fastened and based on a theme from another hit from hip-hop world – Dr Dre “Next Episode”. But don’t worry, Dougie Counscious have done his work very well by adding dub style into the riddim. The best term to describe this production is probably “heavyweight digital”. A killa tune without a doubt!

https://soundcloud.com/reggaeroast/sets/kenny-knots-conscious-sound-watch-how-the-people-dancing

Links:

http://www.reggaeroast.co.uk/

Jun

2015

Reggae Roast – “Soundsystem” (Feat. Brother Culture)

Reggae Roast crew released another tune celebrating sound system culture. A monstrous bassline in this ruff&tuff digital riddim will definitely warm up your speakers. On the vocals we have mighty Brother Culture, who nicely tells us a story about sound system culture in general and in the UK. We also get a version and wild remix by Benny Page.