Releases from artist / Veröffentlichungen von : Roots

repress - timesless dub tech as always

repress - following the success of last years babe roots ep, echocord revisits the package with reworks from forest drive west, mike schommer, felix k, db1 and babe roots themself.

2023 repress incoming! first babe roots album perfectly executed. this is the perfect balance between dub structures and reggae rhythms. pressed on 180 gram vinyl, housed in printed sleeve with poster included.

classic debut from 1993

nick the record & dan tyler re-edit extended & dubbed mix

reissue

2nd vinyl fof the shapes of the roots lp (we love this)

beauty electro tip!!!

funk 7 inch

finest reggae 10 track lp by roots radics in collaboration with king tubbys, epress

reggae

reggae

deluxe double vinyl compilation of essential rootsman productions from the mid/late 90s.

klakson = elektro!

british roots reggae institution black roots are back with a new album.

limited black repress. berlin based producer stojche showcases three unique dub-rooted tracks with amazing vocals by rootsman i on his first installment on kontakt.

berlin based producer stojche showcases three unique dub-rooted tracks with amazing vocals by rootsman i on his first installment on kontakt. limited coloured vinyl.

reissue

legendary 1986 digital tune

second studio album from the roots as limited deluxe 3lp edition. contains the original album on double vinyl plus a third lp of bonus material, curated by questlove.

roots – a rare window on the progressive south african jazz scene of 1975 - reissued.

dub techno, pressed on 180 gr

1982 roots classic from wayne jarrett available on 7 inch for the first time. backed up with a mighty dub mix from roots radics.

pressed on 10 inch vinyl

dub reggae

in your eyes ist einer der hypnotischsten songs des sängers johnny osbourne, ein ohrwurm den er 1982 mit den roots radics im channel one studio aufnahm und durch vielfachen einsatz als sample von drum & bass / jungle künstlern auch außerhalb der reggae szene bekannt wurde. hier ist die originalversion, erstmalig als authorisierte 7inch single mit der wins the world cup dub version auf der b-seite, abgemischt von overton scientist brown in king tubbys studio.

einer der bekanntesten songs von hugh mundell den er 1982, ein jahr vor seiner ermordung, als 20-jähriger rastafari für den produzenten henry junjo lawes und dessen volcano label im channel one studio aufnahm. die 7-inch single kommt im glanzlack picture sleeve und hat die version der roots radics dangerous match three- auf der b-seite im mix von overton scientist brown in king tubbys studio

dolly welcomes d_roots! the italian producer drops 4 beautifully produced, lush, atmospheric, funky baseline oriented detroit electro tracks. this is what we like to hear on the dance floor early in the morning when shit gets serious!

3lp deluxe features: tri-gatefold, 3rd lp curated by questlove (bonus tracks & remixes). 20 page booklet w/essays by black thought & questlove , track by track liner notes by questlove

der gesuchte tune aus dem jahre 1981 erscheint erstmalig als offizielle 7-inch single! nachdem us-star dj khaled in seinem hit holy mountain- die stimme billy boyos von one spliff a day prominent einsetzte war es an der zeit die archive zu sichten und das original top-a-top zu remastern und mit der dubversion der roots radics im scientist mix auf vinyl zu veröffentlichen. die single kommt im ansprechenden glanzlack-picture sleeve als europäische pressung.

reggae/dancehall

fist official issue

das vp sublabel 17 north parade präsentiert eines der besten stücke von dem in kennerkreisen hochgeschätzten sänger michael prophet, erstmalig mit der dubversion von den roots radics im scientist mix auf einer 7-inch single! damit ist der auftakt gemacht zu einer ganzen reihe von single veröffentlichungen zu den feierlickeiten 40 jahre vp in usa 1979 - 2019

limited pressing on yellow vinyl for rsd 2019.

the 2nd album from roots manuva on double vinyl with download code included.

the 1999 debut album from roots manuva back on vinyl with download code included.

the 2011 album from the roots back on 180 gram vinyl, housed in a gatefold sleeve.

phat rare 90s hidden house classic

steppas records presents ‘osaka steppas’ vol. 3, the third in a series of releases showcasing the japanese underground dub movement. this edition features osaka producers hiroshi and roots masashi in collaboration with spanish producer ojah and well-respected uk singer rudey lee. the osaka steppas’ raw and unrelenting sound developed in the subterranean clubs of osaka, a port city famous for its counterculture night life. inspired not only by the sounds of jamaica, but also drawing inspiration from uk and european soundsystem culture with enough bassweight to test even the toughest of soundsystems. presented in a beautifully designed full colour sleeve inspired by the works of the legendary ukiyo-e woodblock artist, hokusai. this release is not to be missed. side a features an earth rocker riddim from ojah & hiroshi, with conscious lyrics sung by the legendary rudey lee. side b features a much sought after dubplate from osaka producer roots masashi, a deep, dark & mystical steppa.

we are proud to announce the latest addition to the moonshine recordings artist roster - halcyonic & g roots - two young talented producers out of bristol, uk. their debut moonshine release entitled “future” with vocal support from junior dread and additional remix by violinbwoy will be released on the 6th of july on 180 gram vinyl.

joseph white aka joe white is a foundation of jamaican music. he started singing in the late 50 s and did his first recordings for duke reid in the early 60 s. while disco sound was bumping into jamaican people mind, he formed the group roots, trunks & branches to release several tracks on the label splendour heights. “rising / power disco power” is taken from the album the weak will be strong released in 1978. a beautiful extended disco reggae tune mainly played by joe white (drums, piano, vocal). this issue was fully remastered on a disco 45 vinyl record to give respect to the dynamic. on the other side you will get the reggae lovers roots rock tune “ain t no way / the monster”, an extended version with deep dubwise. you ve got it!

joseph white aka joe white is a foundation of jamaican music. he started singing in the late 50 s and did his first recordings for duke reid in the early 60 s. joe white formed the group roots, trunks & branches to release several tracks on the label splendour heights. “forward to zion” was released in 1979 and became a truly reggae roots stepper banger for sound system across the globe. probably electronic music fans will appreciate the futuristic dubwise. “forward to zion” is a song of peace, love, freedom and emancipation of people. uplift your selection, listen to the words of the prophet, it s time for us to get together, we are going forward to zion. jah don t care whether you are a natty dread or you re a baldhead, just as long as we unite and stop the fight, we are going forward to zion!

this limited edition record store day release offers a much desired vinyl issue of a special collaboration between betty wright & the roots. only on cd since it’s initial release in 2011, “betty wright: the movie” is considered among betty’s best albums after having not had a new release in nearly ten years. there is so much good music here expansion have spread over a double lp at a time demand for such quality releases on vinyl is at a highpoint. the lead single was “grapes on the vine” featuring lil wayne, other guests on the album including snoop dogg and joss stone. betty has co-written most of the songs, her voice still at its finest after a 50 year career while triple grammy award winners the roots add a magic touch to this incredible project. there will only be 1000 pressings of the album.

heres a real gem from the vaults of don 1 and randys studio 17. the roots voicing an herb anthem on the killer rhythm used on the immortals babylon. unreleased for over 40 years and out now, the roots are one-hit wonders no longer!

dark clear cassette – c20 limited to 50 copies
treated equally, with same cruelty.

babe roots are a relatively young duo from turin, italy, making a unique brand of atmospheric, techno-infused dubwise. on our radar since their splendid debut 7 inch on rohs! records in early 2016, we are very pleased to invite them into the zamzam fold with two mesmerizing and contrasting tunes. * be still* is a deeply meditative yet driving dub techno trek in classic fashion, featuring rastaman kojo neatness intoning on righteous living, working the land, guarding the tongue, and avoiding babylonian schemes and traps laid by the wicked. maternal bass and shimmering reverbs envelop a heartbeat rhythm of kick, shaker and distant snares for a timeless vibe that shows mastery of the idiom while updating it for contemporary sound systems. * rawness* is an extraordinarily deep 140 journey that opens with rich pads and swirling atmospherics, creating a psychoactive ambience that builds into a steady kick. the full riddim hits and plunges us even deeper with restrained, syncopated drums and percussion. churning bass powers us through the dense, hallucinatory fog as tendrils of electricity probe and zap, and serrated snares cut through the tape haze and studio clouds in the last third. carving out a gorgeous edge between deep dubstep and dub techno, * rawness* hits all the marks and will find a home in a huge range of sets.

heavy dub rhythms with lush techno chords and a huge remix by stenny. jamaican dub structures strongly influenced by 90s chain reaction/basic channel atmospheres and uk trip hop elements. tip! this version is 12- only (without 7 - bonus)

!! live au festival rock en seine !!

more classic uk dub gets revived from partial records, this time in the shape of an instrumental from the legendary jah works label.
• the original release came on a jah works 7” back in 1993 and is now long out of press, demanding “silly money” on record auction sites
• produced and and mixed by rej forte, children of the father’ comes backed with a previously unreleased dub plate cut

from the italian dub duo babe roots comes the groups third vinyl release since their debut 7inch last year on the sardinian rohs imprint which sold out in record time. like the a-sides artwork suggests (a photo of the major league baseball pitcher doc ellis famous for pitching a no-hitter while on lsd), this record will take the listener on a trip. in classic babe roots fashion, each song was carefully crafted using traditional jamaican dub techniques, blending 90’s chain reaction / basic channel atmospheres and uk trip-hop elements. spiritual connection / brown walls aims to be their strongest release yet. us-based label visceral vibrations teams up with big horn sound (a sound system out of las vegas, nv) to provide a record worthy of any dub-heads collection, presented on 12inch vinyl and professionally mastered by beau thomas at teneightseven.

roots in heaven is a berlin-based act that could very easily capitalize on his past accomplishments within the world of intrepid electronic music. as a label owner, resident dj at cutting-edge clubs, and accomplished solo artist behind a number of conceptually unique full-length albums, the conceiver of this project won’t likely need any introduction to the intrepid fans of electronic music.

roots in heaven is a berlin-based act that could very easily capitalize on his past accomplishments within the world of intrepid electronic music. as a label owner, resident dj at cutting-edge clubs, and accomplished solo artist behind a number of conceptually unique full-length albums, the conceiver of this project won’t likely need any introduction to the intrepid fans of electronic music.

3rd album by philly based hiphop-band the roots, original released in 1996.
180gr pressing 2017 re:issue, incl mp3 download voucher

heavy dub rhythms with lush techno chords and a huge remix by stenny. the release includes a limited 180gr 12inch + limited 7inch. jamaican dub structures strongly influenced by 90s chain reaction/basic channel atmospheres and uk trip hop elements. tip!

as the 1970’s turned into the 1980’s reggae’s beat took another turn, slowing down to allow more space for the music to breathe. the new sound became reggae’s focus and the roots radics, one of jamaica’s finest session/backing bands, were at the forefront of this radical change.

vinyl only release.

limited edition of 1500 copies on transparent orange coloured double vinyl, housed in a gatefold sleeve.
john legend and the roots recorded ”wake up!” during the time of the 2008 united states presidential election. in addition to the roots, john legend and black thought, the album features guest appearances from vocalists common, c.l. smooth, melanie fiona, and malik yusef. ”wake up!” is comprised of covers of soul songs from the 1960s and 1970s containing socially active themes. the ”wake up!” project sees john legend and the roots putting their distinct touch on classics from the likes of marvin gaye, nina simone, donny hathaway, the teddy pendergrass-led harold melvin & the blue notes, and more.

alternate vocal and dub mix of the mental slavery album track we chant. . recorded and mixed at karnatone studio by fullness.

mit den aufnahmen aus den studiosessions zum scientist wins the world cup longplayer, die es seinerzeit aus platzgründen nicht auf das album geschafft hatten, präsentiert die veröffentlichung world cup (extra time) die perfekte vinylergänzung zum dub-klassiker aus dem jahre 1982. der produzent henry junjo lawes hatte die musiker der roots radics mit style scott (drums) und flabba holt (bass) in das channel one geladen, um zusammen mit overton scientist brown am mischpult den schwergewichtigsten dub-reggae der jamaikanischen musikhistorie einzuspielen!

already a huge track in the reggae scene, due in no small part to a show-stealing vocal from gappy ranks, blend mishkin & roots evolution’s “hol dem” gets a deep remix from dubstep wunderkind compa. stripping it back to a broody pulsating and sparse dub and then dropping into an all-out steppers monster for the climax, this tune has been destroying dances on dubplate for some time. limited edition hand stamped 10” vinyl.

2016 repress , legendary deeply rooted house records comes with a new serie releases called rootstrax. first ep is by a mysterious french artist that remains unknown for now. however, the listener that knows a bit about the french house music history can easily define the roots of the producer (not saying he can point out who he is :-) the influences of early 90s fcom/fnac sound is present combined with some classic chicago house... this is exactly the concept of rootstrax. interesting concept and cool record that makes us wonder if this has been dome by an old fox or a young puppy producer? for sure this sounds very mature and delivers 12inch extraordinaire!

repress/backstock - please note : price increase !! jamaican dub structures strongly influenced by 90s chain reaction/basic channel atmospheres and uk trip hop elements.

vinyl only – limited pressing! a collection of four beautiful tracks from different dub warriors, crafted with a pure deep and dub techno essence. perfect to warm your winter! 180g vinyl.

grand ancestor and the illuminated join forces again, this time teaming up with distant roots and clinton sly in order to bring you *straight to mi brain*, the latest 7 inch record from ga. clintons energetic and powerful presence on the a side is further interpreted on the b, with the illuminated and distant roots collaborating on the dubwise version. this is a limited 7 inch pressing, hand stamped, with no repress or digital offering.

slammin dub , reggae roots

not only one of britain’s greatest musical artists, but one of the greatest lyricists full stop, roots manuva is back with a dazzling new album, bleeds. past collaborations with everyone from gorillaz to the maccabees to leftfield to coldcut to the cinematic orchestra, rodney smith’s influence can be heard right across the musical landscape. now, with his sixth studio album, he has made his most concise and focussed record to date, his most emotionally affecting and powerful release since his breakthrough, run come save me.
the vinyl lp includes a download code.

nach der 12 inch single *police in helicopter* (extended version - gred120), die im märz diesen jahres veröffentlicht wurde, hat sich das greensleeves label entschlossen mit *chanting* einen weiteren top-tune aus dem gleichnamigen erfolgsalbum von 1983 auszukoppeln. *chanting* war und ist ein jah shaka soundsystem-favorit und gibt es nun im 7 inch cut und einer exklusiven dub-version der roots radics frei erhältlich für alle.

zwei brandneue roots manuva tracks! produziert von kieran hebden aka four tet und machinedrum! check it out!

re-issue of the roots manuva dub-album from 2000 with download code included.

this next release demonstrates exactly what can happen when you merge a formidable heavyweight with one of the genres most promising talents. jaguar skills needs little introduction, he is infamous for his ninja-like djing skills with years stacked behind the decks. as a result, it was no surprise the artist tried his hands at production alongside chords impressive musicality. already unstoppable from its conception, *lust* could only be released on an imprint known for its high quality. and ram records is proud to unleash this toe-tapping, catchy piece of sonic artwork on the dnb community... one that has already taken the radio airwaves by storm.

the new roots album as vinyl lp in gatefold sleeve.

the first record of deetrons new label finds him teaming up with ripperton under their rarely seen roots panorama moniker. pay attention!

limited edition of 500 numbered copies, including booklet.

180gr, reissue of the 1998 classic!! produced by ?uestlove, jay dee, james poyser, scott storch, a.o....feat mos def, jazzyfatnastees, erykah badu...