KIDDUS I - GRADUATION IN ZION

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GRADUATION IN ZION 1978 1980


TRACKLIST


1. "Crying Wolf"
2. "Too Fat"
3. "Security In The Streets"
4. "Love Child"
5. "Love Child" (dub)
6. "Graduation In Zion"
7. "Give I Strength"
8. "Fire Burn"
9. "Salvation"
10. "Harder"
11. "Harder" (dub)
12. "Time"
13. "Time" (dub)
14. "Crying Wolf" (Nyabinghi Take)


Artist: KIDDUS I
Title: Rockers Graduation In Zion 1978-1980
Label: Dub Store Japan
Released: 14 May, 2007

Kiddus I sings at the beginning of the movie "rockers" and was a key figure around the Wailers and Lee Perry, singing originally from the age of three! Again his roots both in foundation music with Ras Michael, working his own music through Joe Gibbs, Harry J, Jack Ruby during Burning Spear times, Scratch at Black Ark, Marley's late seventies Tuff Gong and Aquarius studios - essentially employing the full Wailers - Barrett brothers, Bunny Wailer completed bass line on the debut "Fire Burn", Chinna, Robbie Shakespeare, a pretty comprehensive round up of the inner circle reggae names of the seventies - undoubtedly this gorgeous japanese care edition is worth the stretch price wise no doubt. A much needed reissue then, this is high grade and throughly essential reggae music from the top drawer.

KIDDUS I - GREEN FA LIFE

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GREEN FA LIFE

TRACKLIST


1. Different Strokes 4:34
2. Green Fa Life 4:54
3. When We Get Together 4:11
4. War 4:06
5. Chattin 3:55
6. Tune In 3:54
7. Fighter 4:01
8. Love of the Father 3:53
9. Money 4:14
10. Rock Rock Rock 4:30
11. Drop a Line 3:57
12. Hard Core 4:34
13. Her Own Woman 3:30


Kiddus I is a historic figure in reggae music. His music and likeness were a central part of the reggae cult classic soundtrack album and film Rockers. His song "Graduation In Zion" is part of the film footage, as Kiddus I is shown recording in the studio. He is also a part of the cast in the documentary film: Natural Mystic Reggae- A Jamaican Walk. His new album, Green Fa Life, invites you to “tune in” for a more sophisticated, wiser side of Kiddus I. Recorded at the home of Earl “Chinna” Smith between August, 2006 and August, 2008, it delivers a fresh, classy vibe and style to modern roots reggae music. Also featuring all-star musicians Robbie Lyn, Leroy “Horsemouth” Wallace, Egbert “Eggie” Evans, and Stephen Stewart.






Recorded 2006 to 2008 in the home of Chinna Smith in Jamaica. Excellent album from this very unique and under-recorded artist! You need to take a listen and join his cult-following!


BASS: Chinna Smith, Stone Strickland
DRUMS: Horsemouth, Nathan Sabanayagam
GUITAR: Chinna Smith
SAX: Egbert Evans
PIANO: Robbie Lyn, Stephen Stewart, Yusako Yoshimura
ORGAN: Robbie Lyn, Stephen Stewart, Yusako Yoshimura
PERCUSSION: Horsemouth, Nathan Sabanayagam, Kiddus I
STRINGS: Yusako Yoshimura


PRODUCED BY: Chinna Smith, Nathan Sabanayagam, Kiddus I


LABEL : MAKAFRESH/MAKASOUND

KIDDUS I - INNA DE YARD

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INNA DEYARD


tracklist




01 - A prayer for you
02 - Going Jah Jah's way
03 - No salvation until
04 - Economical woes
05 - The world should be a better place
06 - Reached their peeks
07 - Better equity
08 - Troubled time (summer version)
09 - Take good care of me
10 - Troubled time (winter version)


Recorded in Chinna's yard, Kingston 10, august 2004, by Jah "Dub King" Clive


Musicians : Earl "Chinna" Smith, Jah Youth, Kiddus I, Kush McAnuff, Kevin I, Ras Michael Junior...


Studio : Mixed by Jah "Dub King" Clive at Bunny Lee Mastered by Serial P at Dubwise Factory


The second in what will hopefully become an ongoing series from Makasound, Kiddus I's Inna de Yard continues the acoustic, guitar-driven sound of its predecessor by Earl "Chinna" Smith. It was even recorded outdoors in the same "yard". As on Smith's Yard, the music here doesn't always feature the typical reggae "one-drop" rhythm; much of it is strumming and owes as much to folk as it does to reggae. But as Bob Marley's "Redemption Song" has shown, such as sound can work within the reggae realm, and work well. That said Kiddus I's album isn't quite as astounding as Smith's, but Smith's benefited from the inclusion of several remakes culled from his 30-year career. Presumably, the songs on Kiddus I's set are all originals. Kiddus I himself is a mysterious figure. His song "Graduation in Zion" was featured on the soundtrack to the 1978 film Rockers, but little has been hear of him since the early '80s. In fact, this is, amazingly, his first album. Where's he been? I don't know, but I'm glad he's back. If Kiddus I is at all rusty, it doesn't show here. His voice is firm and engaging, a bit like Luciano (Granted, he pre-dates Luciano by quite a few years.). The opening tune, "A Prayer," is a solid introduction to the album's placid sound, while the second, "Where Are You Going," builds on it in classic fashion, shaping an evocative masterpiece. "No Salvation Until" is one of the few tracks with a standard one-drop rhythm, which lends a more militant sound. "Reached Their Peaks" likewise is darker in tone, but is balanced out by the Winter Version of "Troubled Time," a lively, rambling spiritual that invigorates for 10 minutes straight. Kiddus I's Yard continues the organic experience of Smith's album, made all the more hypnotic by Kiddus I's evocative vocals.