After the runaway success of the labels premier release, featuring Jahdan Blakkamoore's vivid reggae anthem "The General", Liondub45 returns with another winning 7" pairing the New York City dub master Ticklah with the sweet sounds of the late and great Lincoln "Sugar" Minott. As a singer, producer, and sound system selector, Sugar Minott is a known for his influence on the world of reggae music. He gained early recognition for his harmony vocals in the group The African Brothers and launched his solo career on Coxsone Dodd's Studio One label. Mr. Minott's career chronicles the transformation of reggae music, through lovers rock, sufferers and rub-a-dub to the rise of modern dancehall and computerized riddims.
The first in a series of releases from this dancehall originator on the Liondub 45 imprint, Praise His Name is sure to be an instant favorite for any fan of 70's roots reggae. Well known for his breadth of musical talent and ability to voice everything from lovers rock and foundational riddims to digital roots and sufferers psalms, Sugar Minott put's his all into this upfull and soulful track. Praise His Name is both timely and timeless. The sweet melody and soothing harmonies of Mr. Minott's vocal are well matched by Ticklah's rhythm track which is wrapped in spring reverb, chugging organ and punctuated by glistening agogo bells. In typical fashion, Ticklah seals the deal with the dub version which leaves plenty of the vocal echoing through the mix, and is a refreshing analog sound in contrast to the digital riddims of the day. An absolute must have and a beautiful tribute the greatness and talent that is Sugar Minott, may he Rest In Peace.
Watch out for more 7”s from Ticklah as well as the likes of Johnny Osbourne, Luciano, Judah Eskender Tafari, Courtney John and other reggae legends.
I don't think I've ever read a bio that held my interest so instead here's one healthy looking review of my current album.because it's still all about the album. I worked my tush off on it and I really appreciate all the positive feedback I've gotten from many of you who've contacted me in the past few months:
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Support Great Music - Buy this album.
Just bought this on itunes and it is a KILLER. Victor Axelrod, aka Ticklah, plays keyboards, as well as drums, bass and guitar on this album. There are some guest appearances by the likes of Dub is a Weapon (the horn section, I believe), Mikey General, Rob Symeon and Vinia Mojica. Definitely a must for any dub reggae fan, Ticklah vs. Axelrod is right up there with the best of Dennis Bovell, Mad Prof and Wackie's dubs in terms of some of the best examples of the art produced outside of Jamaica. In fact, given Ticklah's uncanny ability to channel the sounds of the '70's, in terms of the proper instruments, effects and mixing techniques, one at times might wonder the vintage of this album. Listen to the incredibly retro-futuristic 'Deception,' as well as the two re-imagined Eddie Palmieri tunes, and you will know that this is none other than a most current album, the product of an amazing musician and producer based in dub reggae's creative headquarters, Brooklyn, New York.
Folks who have been following Axelrod's career will probably know that he is keyboardist for Afrobeat band Antibalas as well as soulsters the Dap Kings. He also produced and played on the immensely popular Dub Side of the Moon album. What may have gone unnoticed is Axelrod's recent work for Amy Winehouse and bedroom recording sensation Lilly Allen. So the secret is out, Axelrod is one of the most talented producers and keyboardists around.
Ticklah vs. Axelrod is an immediate classic. I expect to listen to it many, many times, and then listen to it some more.
Posted by Joe M. at 4:24 PM
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New album is now out on Easy Star Records.Roots/Rockers done RIGHT!
It features such singers as: Tamar Kali, Vinia Mojica, Mikey General, Rob Symeonn, Mayra Vega (of Che Che Cole/Makossa fame).
Featured musicians: members of Antibalas/Dap Kings/Victor Rice/Eddie Ocampo.
Here are the photo's from the record release party back in September:
Nice Review:Completely incomplete discography:
-Co- Produced "Dub Side of the Moon" with Michael G - label(Easy Star Records) -Played organ on Radiodread and mixed a couple of dubs at the end.
That other guy Victor Axelrod has played piano on Amy Winehouse's album Back To Black (ooooohhhhh!!!aaaahhhhh!!!) and has been playing keys for Antibalas since 99.
- Produced "High Fidelity Dub Sessions Presents: Roots Combination" - on Guidance Records 2001
- "Chosen One" - Rob Symeonn 45 - Redbud Records
- "Cold Outside" - Rob Symeonn 45 Redbud Records
- "How Long Do I Have to Wait For You" - Sharon Jones and the DK's remix
-Co Productions with DJ Spinna include: Shaun Escoffery's "Days Like This", "Alphonso's Thang", we got a new one with Eric Roberson on Spinna's current solo record called "Butterfly Girl",
Les Nubians "Makeda" remix, "Sleeping With Victor" Lydon David Hall -remix
Solo album Polydemic(1998)- label-Razorfish Studios
- "It's Alright" and "Simple" off the the Cooly's Hot Box album "It's Alright"
-"Patient With the Dub" remix for DJ Nicodemus
- "Proof" for Dynas - Beyond Real Experience vol2.
-"Survivor" Dr. Israel -Inna City Pressure
