UK Dub pioneers Alpha & Omega (Greensleeves / A&O Records) present their first new studio album in 5 years. Alpha & Omega Meets Ras Tinny 'No Beginning No End' is a nod to the classic A&O sound yet illustrates A&O's forward thinking and distinctive outlook on reggae music. Featuring the unique vocal stylings and astoundingly intelligent lyrics of Surinamese singer Ras Tinny. Another A&O classic, and well worth the wait.
Ashanti Selah – Musician & Dub Producer hailing from the UK, is the eldest son of the world-renowned soundman, Aba Shanti-I. Ashanti's musical journey began at a tender young age, during his formative years of soundsystem exposure through his father's musical infrastructure he learned the art of the Dub. His education continued as he attended his father’s long-standing annual sessions at the Notting Hill Carnival and traveled the globe as a crew member and diligent student. Via his Steppas Records imprint, Alpha Steppa, son and nephew of pioneering dub-duo Alpha & Omega presents a unique collaboration between two second generation Dub / Reggae producers. Ashanti Selah Meets Alpha Steppa is a testament to their teachers and the product of a life spent in dub. Steppas Records delivers four unique cuts of the long-time Aba Shanti-I exclusive Violin Step, featuring the uplifting and transcendental strings of Ras Divarius. New generation soundsystem music with a deep roots foundation.
Ltd Repress! Originally released in 2014. Steppas Records. Recorded and mixed at Dub Dynasty Studio Dartmoor UK and Steppas Studio London. All songs written and recorded by Dub Dynasty (Alpha And Omega / Alpha Steppa).
a1. Blessed Ithiopia a2. Thundering Mantis a3. Black Rose a4. Ever Powering Medicine b1. We Got Jah b2. Blessings b3. River Jordan c1. Ithiopia Dub c2. Thundering Mantis Pt. II c3. Black Rose Dub d1. We Got Dub d2. Evil Fi Burn d3. Welcome the Lion On Your Path
Steppas Records presents a unique collaboration between Italian producer Sista Habesha and the incredible vocalist and song writer, Sistah Awa. 'Jah Voice' builds a bridge between the traditional Roots Reggae sound and the modern stylings of steppers, and fuses a personal and emotive vocal, with a conscious spiritual message. Complete with a rootical vocal cut and reciprocal dub fit to test even the most robust of systems, this is another Steppas Records single not to be missed.