Posted by Selam Inna Red I Hour by Abja Abja is an artist from St. Croix who has been polishing his studio and stage skills for a number of years in Brooklyn, NYC. He appeared on I Grade Records first compilation album, Weep Not, released in November 2002. Inna Red I Hour presents Abjas insightful and poetic songwriting in a diverse collection of tunes with songs ranging from the blazing rockers anthem, War, to the heavyweight roots/hip hop blend Lion Walk to the acoustic ballad, Still Have Love. The albums many moods will appeal to a range of listeners, but fans of true roots rebel music will be more than satisfied with every cut on the 14 track album. The album was produced and mixed by Laurent Tippy Alfred of I Grade Records. The riddims consist of mostly all-live instrumentation; the players of instruments include some of the best from St. Croixs rich roots reggae movement I Grade bassist Kenyatta Itola, drummer Jamaki Knight, drummer Batch of Sound V.I.zion Records, Midnite drummer Dion Bosie Hopkins and Midnite bassist Phil Merchant. Legendary guitarist Tuff Lion plays on several songs, bringing his trademark roots skanks and searing blues leads to the project. Sound samples are available on the site, and look out for a new artists section with more info on Abja and other artists on the I Grade label coming soon. http://www.igraderecords.com Updates to the Site: Check the I Grade Store for a heap of new releases from other St. Croix artists including Midnite, Dezarie, Sabbattical Ahdah, and Batch. We will continue to carry all of the best music coming out of St. Croix and St. Thomas at excellent prices (free shipping in the US!). The I Grade Radio section has been updated again. This months selections: 1. Eyes of Fya Dub Midnite Respect to the selector, Aba Shaka of the Musikal Ark of Jah Kovenant Sound System. Check it! Link: IGrade Records
on 12/22/2003, 8:37 am
New Release:
Check the site http://www.igraderecords.com for our brand new release:
2. Red, Gold & Green Apostle feat. Pressure & Rafijah
3. Fi Burn Batch feat. Masta Change & Shepard
4. Meh Honor Sabbattical Ahdah
5. Struggler Army
6. Conquer Your Mind Danny I
7. Raggamuffin Jahcob Seed
8. Foolish & the Wise Midnite
9. Woe! Dezarie
10. Gone Free Jahcob Seed
11. Love Potion Abja
12. Selassie Way Batch
13. Earth Cycle Now a Rasta Midnite
14. Intense Pressure Dub Midnite
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