Akae Beka - Mek A Menshun LP
SKU: ZHP0019
Description:
Akae Beka's inimitable style of rich, deep, multi-layered
songwriting, uncompromising devotion to RasTafari and soulful
healing melodies developed over decades performing with St. Croix
based band Midnite and countless recordings. At the point of his
untimely passing in 2019, he had released over 70LP's. He is
without a doubt one of the most prolific reggae artists ever
known.
The stellar production trinity that is Zion I Kings have been
involved collectively and individually in creating some of the most
highly regarded contributions to the vast Akae Beka catalogue. The
timeless songs of ‘Mek A Menshun’ amply reward the listener who can
penetrate into the mystical musical realms of Rastafari. Longtime
fans of Midnite and Akae Beka will note that Vaughn Benjamin's
singing on ‘Mek a Menshun’ reached new heights of melodic delivery
and emotional intensity. Coupled with his always poetic and
insightful lyrics, these 10 original songs rank among his best
recordings to date. The title track ‘Mek A Menshun’ includes vocals
by Protoje Grammy (R)-nominated artist.
Mek A Menshun features the stellar musicianship of the ZIK
distinguished in typical fashion by the rock-solid drumming of
Lloyd "Junior" Richards. On this album, his playing is complemented
by Aston Barrett Jr. ("By Day", "Only Now") and Kirk Bennett (
"Kagm Mystory", "Mek A Menshun"). The signature stylings of the
other core ZIK musicians are augmented by horns (Andrew "Drew Keys"
Stoch -trombone, Donald "Jahbless" Toney -saxophone), flute-
Sheldon "Attiba" Bernard, kette- Andrew "Bassie" Campbell, and the
guitar of Chet Samuel. ZIK guitarist Andrew "Moon" Bain
contributes a string arrangement on "Only Now". Throughout
the album, Laurent "Tippy I" Alfred's spot-on organ shuffle bubbles
the rhythm forward. Many of the ‘Mek A Menshun’ tracks were among
the last recordings done by the veteran engineer Gary Woung.
Originally released digitally and on CD in 2019, this LP is now
being released for the first time on as a 12" vinyl LP courtesy of
Before Zero Records.
Format & package: LP
Record label: Before Zero Records
Year of release: 2022 (ressiued from
2019)
Tracks:
A1 Under The Sun
A2 By Day
A3 Kagm Mystory
A4 Mek A Menshun
A5 The Mighty
B1 Nah Talk
B2 Into Law
B3 Worth It
B4 Veterans Of Narrative
B5 Only Know
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