MYKAL ROSE & THE 18TH PARALLEL REVIVE A CLASSIC SOUND WITH ‘RAIN AND BLOOD’
Mykal Rose, the unmistakable voice behind Black Uhuru’s golden era, is back with a heavyweight anthem that channels reggae’s rawest energy. Rain And Blood, crafted alongside Swiss studio masters The 18th Parallel, sounds like a lost relic from the 1980s—except it hits with the weight of today.
This is reggae built for impact. With a rugged, proto-digital riddim featuring the legendary Robbie Shakespeare on bass, the track echoes the tense, electrifying spirit of Sly & Robbie’s Black Uhuru productions.
Rose penned the lyrics in response to the devastating 2023 US floods, delivering verses that feel as urgent as ever.
REGGAE IN ITS PUREST, MOST UNRELENTING FORM
Mixed by Gregory Morris (Protoje, Lila Ike), Rain And Blood merges vintage grit with modern sonic precision. And with Topp Brass delivering a masterful instrumental cut, Red Sky, the result is nothing short of timeless.
This isn’t nostalgia—it’s reggae in its purest, most unrelenting form.
ABOUT MYKAL ROSE
Mykal Rose’s voice shaped reggae’s evolution. As Black Uhuru’s frontman, he helped push the genre worldwide, leading to their historic 1984 Grammy win for Anthem.
Before that, his solo hits like Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner had already made waves. His signature Waterhouse vocal style remains unmatched.
After leaving Black Uhuru, he built a powerful solo career, releasing standout albums and touring globally. Decades in, he still delivers reggae with force and finesse.
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ABOUT THE 18TH PARALLEL
The 18th Parallel is a powerhouse studio band shaping Switzerland’s reggae scene. Led by Antonin Chatelain, Léo Marin, and Mathias Liengme, they specialise in crafting authentic Jamaican sounds for Fruits Records.
Their lineup includes musicians from respected groups like Restless Mashaits and Najavibes. Over the years, they’ve collaborated with legends like Robbie Shakespeare, Big Youth and Cornell Campbell.
Blending deep roots with modern energy, they continue to push reggae’s boundaries with precision and passion.
