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A brand new release from MutiMusic - The Kalonji Riddim.
1. Sizzla - "Blessed"
Produced by Mista Savona.
Artwork by Muti. All photos taken by Jake Savona (© 2014).
"Blessed" is the third installment of preview EP's to the Sizzla album "Born A King" produced by Mista Savona, coming out everywhere on May 6th 2014. "Blessed" is an instant Dancehall anthem, with its driving rhythms and seamless blending of bhangra, dancehall and hip-hop elements. One of the first songs recorded for the album, "Blessed" is Sizzla at his most inspired and defiant. It is a war-cry for the poor and oppressed in Jamaica, as he calls on both the young and old to stand up and 'make ya life better' -- encouraging his Jamaican ghetto community to stay positive, work hard and find a way out of poverty and sufferation.
This remix EP pack features 9 remixes, starting with a kickin' House remix by I Said No that is receiving support from Sister Bliss on Ministry Of Sound, as well as from Basement Jaxx who are playing it on their current tour. Bass music fans will love the Son Of Kick remix, which has already been tweeted about by DJ Craze, as well as receiving accolades from Bassnectar, Two Fresh, JSTJR, DJ Vadim and AWE (to name a few). Deejay Theory was recently touted by DoAndroidsDance as the next best thing to listen to for fans of Major Lazer and his remix is evidence why.
Australian producer Ptero Stylus brings a hypnotic rolling Moombahton vibe, and bass heads will be loving the remixes by Andreilien and David Starfire, who both take the tune into Glitch Hop and Dubstep territory. Dimond Saints out of Oakland have been receiving rave reviews from Future-bass blogs including Earmilk, TILT, I Want DM, Break On A Cloud etc. and their remix here is a testament to their fresh new sound. The Junglist massive have been following this remix series with glee, and we've kept that ball rolling with a jaw-dropping remix from Benny Page. The EP ends beautifully with one of our favourite remixes so far, an ever so solid Hip-Hop version by Australian producer Monkeymarc, that nails the vibe of the original, adding a lazy swing and dirty lo-fi edge.
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Jake Savona, aka Mista Savona, is arguably Australia's leading exponent of roots reggae and dancehall music. In 2011 he released his groundbreaking fourth studio album "Warn The Nation" - which saw him working alongside internationally renowned artists such as Capleton, Sizzla, Horace Andy (Massive Attack), Anthony B, Alton Ellis, Burro Banton and many more. JJJ called it "Australia's definitive reggae album" and the Sydney Morning Herald defined it as "fantastic...the most incredible reggae album".
Savona's previous studio album release, the pioneering "Melbourne Meets Kingston" (2007), is a 21 track tour de force - the first ever album length collaboration between Jamaican and Australian musicians. Featuring reggae luminaries such as Anthony B, Big Youth, Determine, Lisa Dainjah and many more, "Melbourne Meets Kingston" has been described as "a landmark for Australian music".
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