Earthman, by Akae Beka, Ras Hassen Ti, Iman, Samson Benji, Tamrin

Earthman

by Akae Beka, Ras Hassen Ti, Iman, Samson Benji, Tamrin

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beatsinmymind Deeply rooted vibrations! Much love! ❤️ Favorite track: Principles.

mandajoan I have played these 4 tracks back to back quite a few times now and still getting chills! Awesomely funky roots...feeds mind, body, heart and soul...beautiful. Thank you to all involved, blessings

macka dub These are 4 essential great cuts of a riddim that gives me chills everytime! It is not possible for me to select a favorite cut! Highest grade of dub music, big up <3

Philipp K What a riddim... still playing a lot (after two years of heavy rotation) and sometimes I have these melodies deep in my mind and they play further and further inside my head... give jah blessings, negus negast! Favorite track: Hornsman.

pauzeradio Incredible works from the amazing Akae Beka. Love the production too. Will be featuring in my next radio show mix. Favorite track: Principles.

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Record/Vinyl + Digital Album
Brown coloured "Earthman Edition" 12" Vinyl with hand stamped Krafpack cover and black innersleeve.

Includes unlimited streaming of Earthman via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.

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Record/Vinyl + Digital Album
Black coloured 12" Vinyl with hand stamped Krafpack Cover and black innersleeve.

Includes unlimited streaming of Earthman via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.

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Streaming + Download

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1.	Akae Beka - Principles 04:04	info	buy track
2.	Tamrin meets Samson Benji - Hornsman 04:03	info	buy track
3.	Ras Hassen Ti - Earthmen 04:04	info	buy track
4.	Iman - Earthman 04:16	info	buy track

about

TMR-20-002
The second release from THE MERCHANT RECORDS features the three vocalists AKAE BEKA, RAS HASSEN TI and IMAN plus one saxophone cut from SAMSON BENJI.
TAMRIN who produced and mixed the tracks was blessed with the opportunity to work with Akae Beka in late 2017. Since Midnite/Akae Beka are one of his greatest influences in music (and maybe life), no words can describe what an honour and blessing it is to become part of this musical legacy. The title “Principles“ was recorded on the “Earthman“ riddim which was named after the song IMAN and Tamrin used to perform with their former band. In 2018 Tamrin reached out to Ras Hassen Ti and sent him a selection of riddims. From this co-operation the tune “Earthmen“ emerged.
The basic Earthman riddim was mostly digitally produced in a raw version and then given to the singers. But right from the beginning Tamrin knew that this riddim needed some “real instruments“ to create the vibe he was looking for. So he linked some bredrins and recorded guitar (Junior Jew), drums (Niko Youngheart), percussion (Ras Andi) and organ/keys (Samson Benji). After the arrangement and recordings for the vocal cuts had been performed, Samson and Tamrin met in The Merchant Studio to add some final glamour with a couple of nice sax licks. It happened to become a magical night where the last tune called “Hornsman“ was born, a stunning one-take sax version.
Special thanks to Ras Moa (Jahsouljah/Collynization) who set the link to Tippy (I Grade) and opened the door for the collaboration with Akae Beka.

credits

released January 30, 2021

Vocals:
Track 1: Akae Beka
Track 3: Ras Hassen Ti
Track 4: Iman
Sax: Samson Benji
Drums: Niko Youngheart
Guitar: Junior Jew
Percussion: Ras Andi
Keys/Organ: Samson Benji, Tamrin
All other instruments: Tamrin
Mixed and produced by Tamrin @ The Merchant Studio
Mastered by Norman Nitzsche @ Calyx Mastering
Artwork by Ras Lil Zé