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JAH Grid
ReleaseProduct
JAH Grid
Artist
Akae Beka
Label
Before Zero Records
Catalogue Number
IGBZRLP007
Release Date
May 5, 2023

  • Vinyl 12”

    $29.00
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    Please note the vinyl has a reduced track list. (please see vinyl track list at bottom of page)

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    IGBZRLP007

Akae Beka's rich, deep, and multi-layered songwriting style, soulful, healing melodies and uncompromising devotion to RasTafari were developed over decades of performing with the St. Croix-based band Midnite and recording numerous albums. At the time of his untimely passing in 2019, Akae Beka had released over 70 LPs, making him one of the most prolific reggae artists ever known.

Jah Grid, features all-live instrumentation roots. Vaughn Benjamin's vocals and writing were exceptional and coupled with mystical and intense music played by veteran roots players. The album was produced by Tippy I, Blackfoot, and Vaughn Benjamin, and included live drums, heavy bass grooves, and melodic keyboard playing. Tuff Lion played guitar on several tracks, and Akae Beka produced and played on three songs. Jah Grid was a powerful listening experience, with each song taking the listener to new dimensions of lyrical content and musical presentation.

After years of eager waiting, vinyl enthusiasts who are also fans of Akae Beka can finally get their hands on a 12" vinyl LP version of this album, thanks to Before Zero Records. This provides the opportunity to appreciate the album's analogue form and the artwork, which is a 12" square masterpiece created by Ras Marcus, the artist who created the powerful visual presence that became associated with much of the I Grade/Akae Beka works over the years.

Akae Beka on Spotify

Digital Tracklist

  1. 1 Enter Akae Beka 4:03 Buy

    Enter

  2. 2 In Tent Akae Beka 4:41 Buy

    In Tent

  3. 3 My Joy Akae Beka 4:51 Buy

    My Joy

  4. 4 Kin Dread Akae Beka 5:32 Buy

    Kin Dread

  5. 5 Under Management Akae Beka 5:39 Buy

    Under Management

  6. 6 Spin Doctor Akae Beka 4:24 Buy

    Spin Doctor

  7. 7 Royal Habits Akae Beka 4:42 Buy

    Royal Habits

  8. 8 Bringers Akae Beka 5:47 Buy

    Bringers

  9. 9 YHWH Akae Beka 5:02 Buy

    YHWH

  10. 10 Before I Lose My Strength Akae Beka 4:29 Buy

    Before I Lose My Strength

  11. 11 Third Eye Jah Rubal 3:48 Buy

    Third Eye

  12. 12 High Place Akae Beka 4:43 Buy

    High Place

  13. 13 On Akae Beka 4:58 Buy

    On

Vinyl Tracklist


  • A1. Enter
  • A2. In Tent
  • A3. My Joy
  • A4. Kin Dread
  • A5. Spin Doctor
  • B1. Royal Habits
  • B2. YHWH
  • B3. Before I Lose My Strength
  • B4. High Place
  • B5. On
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