FRIENDLY FIRE BAND FROM BIRMINGHAM, UK, PRESENTS A FRESH DUB RIDDIM ALBUM
The latest offering from Friendly Fire Band is a fresh dub-riddim album called Black Cab Riddim. This British version of the timeless Taxi Riddim features a heavy backbeat and unique, old-school spaced-out mixes on each cut.
These are reminiscent of early DJ versions recorded on B-side dub versions. The album starts with veteran Jamaican artist Earl Sixteen, who updates his Studio One classic with “As We Come In,” a song about police taking over sound system dances.
This theme is echoed by UK’s “whitest” veteran MC Cheshire Cat’s (Luv Injection/Leftfield) counteraction called “Nuh Badda Mash Up,” and the previously released “Ten Weh” by Friendly Fire Band’s Myki Tuff, which tells a cautionary tale about herb confiscation.
Owancemus, Friendly Fire Band’s guitarist and vocalist, changes the mood with “Woman Dressed in Black,” a dreamy track about mystical love.
The rising new sensation Richie Culture (Young Culture Band) sings a melodic ode to his empress in “Queen Of Mine.”
Lastly, the youngest veteran Jah Mooly (Young Culture Band) recorded his song at the age of 11, and it comes with an original rub a dub DJ style full of bims, flashits, and ribbits.
Friendly Fire Band’s Black Cab Version completes the opus, making this dub riddim album a must-listen for fans of the genre.
TRACKLIST
- Earl Sixteen – As We Come In
- Cheshire Cat – Nuh Badda Mash Up
- Owancemus – Woman Dressed in Black
- Jah Mooly – All Kinda People
- Richie Culture – Queen of Mine
- Myki Tuff – Tek Weh
- Friendly Fire Band – Black Cab Version
UPCOMING SHOWS
- 28 July 2023 – Birmingham Twilight Festival Launch
- 03 August 2023 – Valley Fest
- 24 August 2023 – Shambala Festival
- 27 August 2023 – UB40 Homecoming, Birmingham
ABOUT FRIENDLY FIRE BAND
Friendly Fire Band is a talented reggae band that delivers an electrifying performance, smoothly transitioning from the latest dancehall to traditional roots reggae. Their dynamic festival performances have earned them a loyal following and numerous opportunities to perform on some of the most coveted stages. Beyond their performances, the Band is also known for being a skilled backing band and riddim maker, receiving worldwide airplay on radios and sound systems.
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