NEWS

Rootikal to mix new Talisman album

Bristol's Sugar Shack Records have commissioned Rootikal's David Hill to mix the new album by UK roots veterans Talisman. Working with Darren Morris, who engineered the Rootikal remixes of Bob Marley's 'Get Up Stand Up' and 'Natural Mystic', and also Black Roots 'Pompous Way', they start work this month, with the album scheduled for release this autumn.

Rootikal remix of Jashwha Moses 'Jah Time Has Come' released on 12" vinyl

The Rootikal crew have have just remixed 'Jah Time Has Come', a new track on the forthcoming 'No War On Earth' album from Bristol's Jashwha Moses. Jahswah previously recorded as Joshua Moses, and back in 9178 laid the UK roots anthem 'Africa Is Our Land', which was produced by Dennis Bovell. The album will be released by Sugar Shack Record in April, with the Rootikal Redub will come on a five track EP in mid-March. Click here to listen

Rootikal remix of Black Roots 'Pompous Way' released on 12" vinyl

Rootikal's David Hill and Ashley Beedle have just remixed 'Pompous Way', a new track on the forthcoming 'On The Ground' album from Bristol's Black Roots. Pulling in the talents of Darren Morris on melodica (who also played on the Rootikal mix of Bob Marley's 'Get Up Stand Up'), the Rootikal 'Humble Yourself Version' is stripped back, going into a plate-reverb heavy dubwise - click here for more info

Joey Jay interviews Augustus Pablo

August Pablo interviewed by Joey Jay on his Sunday night Word, Sound and Power show on London's Kiss FM - to listen click here

Joey Jay interview added to rootikal.net

Rootikal's David Hill recently interviewed Joey Jay, truly one of London's original rootsmen. To read the interview click here.

Two new Rootikal Selection 45s released

The latest pair of Rootikal Selection 45s have just hit the shops, featuring Johnny Osbourne, Matic Horns and the Roots Radics. For details click here

Rootikal remix Black Roots 'Pompous Way'

Rootikal's David Hill and Ashley Beedle have just remixed 'Pompous Way', a new track on the forthcoming 'On The Ground' album from Bristol's Black Roots. Pulling in the talents of Darren Morris on melodica (who also played on the Rootikal mix of Bob Marley's 'Get Up Stand Up'), the Rootikal 'Humble Yourself Version' is stripped back, going into a plate-reverb heavy dubwise - listen here

The 'On The Ground' album is set to drop on Sugar Shack / Bristol Archive Records in September, with the 'Pompous Way 12" following in October.

To buy a copy of the 12" vinyl click here

DATES

★★★ 7th June - Rootikal with Channel One and Mark Iration ★★★

Admission on the door is £7 before 10.00pm, £9 thereafter. Limited advance tickets are HERE

On the 7th June Rootikal plays host to selectors from two of the UK's top sound systems for what is certain to be a deep and heavy night.

Anyone who's been to Notting Hill Carnival or University of Dub will be familiar with the righteous sounds played by Channel One's Mikey Dread and the unique spiritual message from DJ Ras Kayleb, which is a major draw. It's always a pleasure to welcome them at Rootikal, and we look forward to hearing their selection once more.

Joining regulars Channel One will be Mark Iration and Danman, from Iration Steppas, making their Rootiklal debut. Based in Leeds, Iration are veterans who have played at dub clubs and festivals all over the world and have built a deservedly strong following. A frequent feature in the line up at University of Dub, Subdub and Love Dub, Mark will be dropping more of a roots-focused selection at Rootilkal.

And as if that wasn't enough, Errol Bellot will be performing a live PA of some new tunes and some classics. The Rootikal crew have been working closely with Errol on an album on mostly unreleased gems recorded from 1983-85, and 'Youthman' will be released on Bristol's Reggae Archive Records in July.

The Rootikal crew of David Hill, Stuart Patterson and Mr Faso will be joined by guest selector Dubplate Pearl, and we'll also have Oxman toasting on the mic.

With such a heavy line-up, it's bound to be a capacity turnout, so if you don't want to be stuck outside queuing, then we'd recommend arrival well before midnight.

The session starts at 9.00pm and runs until 3.30am

Admission on the door is £7 before 10.00pm, £9 thereafter. Limited advance tickets are available HERE

Rootikal Friday 7th June: Channel One - Mikey Dread and Ras Kayleb, Iration Steppas - Mark Iration and Danman, David Hill, Mr Faso, Stuart Patterson and Oxman on the mic.

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