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Rightful Ruler
Artist
Earl Sixteen
Label
Before Zero Records
Catalogue Number
ZHP0028
Release Date
November 18, 2022

RIGHTFUL RULER returns the legendary Jamaican vocalist Earl 16 to the center stage of international roots reggae music.  This four song showcase style ep demonstrates that matching an A-class veteran singer/ songwriter with the sounds of the Zion I Kings (ZIK) production team serves to revitalize the musical forces long associated with the classic reggae tradition- roots, reality, and culture!

Earl 16's career now spans five decades and is marked by hits and highlights throughout.  HIs Jamaican recordings from the cornerstone studios (Studio One, Black Ark, Channel One) are still sought after gems from the golden age.  But, unlike many of his peers, Earl 16 successfully adopted the changing sounds and styles of reggae in the U.K. (where he resides) and collaborated with top producers like Mad Professor and Nick Mannaseh.   He has remained current into the new millennium with "Release The Pressure", a notable vocal to LeftField's breakthrough drum & bass hit.

The all star lineup of musicians on RIGHTFUL RULER  is anchored by drums provided by ace producer and multi-instrumentalist Roberto Sanchez (A-Lone Productions).  Keyboards by Pau "Nattykeyz" Dangla Valls and trumpet by Patrick "Aba Ariginal" Tenyue complement the rhythmic foundations set by ZIK core players David "JAH David" Goldfine (bass) and Laurent "Tippy I" Alfred (rhythm guitar, piano, organ).  Sheldon Bernard's flute and Errol "Blacksteel" Nicholson's background vocals are heard on the title track and lead guitars by David Prout and Andrew "Moon" Bain appear on "Find A Way", a feature with the dynamic toasting of Mr. Williamz.  All dub mixes are done by JAH David with cover art by Ato K.D. Roberts.

Digital Tracklist

  1. 1 JAH Earth 3:33 Buy

    JAH Earth

  2. 2 JAH Dub 3:34 Buy

    JAH Dub

  3. 3 Rightful Ruler 3:36 Buy

    Rightful Ruler

  4. 4 Rightful Dub 3:34 Buy

    Rightful Dub

  5. 5 Find a Way feat. Mr. Williamz 3:49 Buy

    Find a Way feat. Mr. Williamz

  6. 6 Find a Dub feat. Mr. Williamz 3:51 Buy

    Find a Dub feat. Mr. Williamz

  7. 7 Take Some Time 3:34 Buy

    Take Some Time

  8. 8 Take Some Dub 3:36 Buy

    Take Some Dub

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