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Living Testament
ReleaseProduct
Living Testament
Artist
Akae Beka
Label
Before Zero Records
Catalogue Number
BZR005
Release Date
February 16, 2024

Vaughn Benjamin, the voice of Midnite and Akae Beka, was one of the best and most prolific reggae vocalists of the modern era. He was a scholar, poet, teacher, and solver of mysteries. A voracious reader, he was incredibly creative - constantly writing poems and songs. Those close to him advise that he had a photographic memory, which helps explain the broad field of topics he discussed with precise detail in his work. He released over 70 albums in a 20-year period.

LIVING TESTAMENT is the final album Vaughn Benjamin recorded before he transitioned in November of 2019. In late October of 2019, he travelled to Grass Valley, California, recording this 11-track album at Ras Biblical’s studio, Trinity Farm, over a period of 2 days. The producers gathered 11 masterful musicians on these tracks, including Manuel “Go A Chant” Guerra, Denfield “Ras Pulse” Potter, Walker Pillow, Scott Lynwood Davis, Befekadu Assefa and Tuff Lion. Together, these musicians weaved together a powerful family of songs that tell a timeless and truly unique story, a masterpiece of roots reggae.

LIVING TESTAMENT includes the single ‘Who Will Go For Us’ which was released on January 6th 2024 with a video filmed on location in Ethiopia. In the coming weeks, we’ll be speaking with Go A Chant and Biblical, who were present for the creation of this album. We’ll learn about these recording sessions and what happened behind the scenes.

LIVING TESTAMENT is a monumental album and an important piece of history. It will be available on LP, CD, and high-quality download on February 16th courtesy of Go A Chant, Trinity Farm, Before Zero Records, and I-Roots Records. The majestic cover artwork was created by Ras Elijah Tafari.

Akae Beka on Spotify

Digital Tracklist

  1. 1 Stone of the Corner 4:36 Buy

    Stone of the Corner

  2. 2 Going on a Mission 4:14 Buy

    Going on a Mission

  3. 3 Rebellion Running 5:24 Buy

    Rebellion Running

  4. 4 All Around Man Yard 3:54 Buy

    All Around Man Yard

  5. 5 Who Will Go For Us 3:52 Buy

    Who Will Go For Us

  6. 6 Holding The Amen Key 3:47 Buy

    Holding The Amen Key

  7. 7 Keeper Of The Gate 3:49 Buy

    Keeper Of The Gate

  8. 8 Who is the Rejector who is the Reductor 4:38 Buy

    Who is the Rejector who is the Reductor

  9. 9 Cream Of Joy 4:26 Buy

    Cream Of Joy

  10. 10 Reforms Unseen 5:19 Buy

    Reforms Unseen

  11. 11 S on the Chest 4:30 Buy

    S on the Chest

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