ROOTS ROYALTY UNITE: IRIE ITES’ COMMANDING CREAM OF THE CROP 2025
Irie Ites Records drops its commanding Cream of the Crop 2025 compilation, marking two decades of championing modern roots and culture. The digital release hits now via Evidence Music. Vinyl and CD editions follow in mid-January 2026.
This stellar volume assembles reggae royalty. Capleton, Sizzla and Queen Omega stand alongside Chezidek, Linval Thompson, Eek-A-Mouse and U Brown. The label astutely spotlights cult heroes too. Midnight Riders, White Mice and Jah Thunder get their due. Rising stars Stinging Ray and Young Kulcha represent the future.
PURE FIRE FROM FOUNDATION TO FUTURE
Producers Manuel Malhoeuvre and Jérôme Baccarhe enlisted legendary collaborators. Mafia & Fluxy, Bongo Herman, Earl “Chinna” Smith, Lone Ark, Naram, The Ligerians, King Jammy and Willy William all contributed. Exclusive dub versions complete the album.
Final mixing happened at Irie Ites Studio. The result is a warm, powerful sound that defines the label’s identity.
After twenty years, Irie Ites proves its mission remains vital. This compilation bridges generations while honouring roots and tradition. Pure fire from foundation to future.
IRIE ITES CREAM OF THE CROP 2025 TRACKLIST
01 Three The Hard Way – Queen Omega, U Brown, Chezidek
02 No Sell Your Soul – Capleton, The Ligerians
03 Haffi Wi Place – Jah Thunder, The Ligerians
04 Smoke My Herbz – Sizzla
05 One Blood – White Mice, Naram
06 Touch Ina Di Place – Queen Omega
07 Run Come Dance – U Brown
08 Conscious Man – Linval Thompson, Eek-A-Mouse
09 Wasp Nest – Chezidek, The Ligerians
10 We A Di Champion – Midnight Riders, The Ligerians
11 Don’t Let Dem – Stinging Ray, The Ligerians
12 Come Pick Me Up – Young Kulcha, Naram
13 Come Dub Me Up – Young Kulcha, Naram
14 Dub Champion – Midnight Riders, The Ligerians
15 Wasp Nest Dub – Chezidek, The Ligerians
16 Don’t Let Dem Dub – Stinging Ray, The Ligerians
Limited vinyl and CD pre-orders are available now through Diggers Factory.
ABOUT IRIE ITES RECORDS
Irie Ites Records began in Le Mans in 1999, and its path grew from local passion into a trusted link between roots legends and global voices. The team built its sound through steady work with U Brown, Barrington Levy and many others, each project adding to its reach.
As their catalogue expanded, listeners followed the progression, hearing a label that honours tradition while pushing reggae forward with intent.
