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From the label:
An ambitious and passionate collaboration project it features musicians spanning seven decades including Jamaican legends: Ernest Ranglin Ken Boothe Earl 16 and Devon Russell; alongside contemporary artists including jazz trumpeter Ms. Maurice (known for her work with Afro—Jazz Ensemble Kokoroko and Nubya Garcia) and vocalist Alexia Coley. The roots of Soul Revivers lie in film. In late 2017 David was asked to act as music and creative consultant for Idris Elba’s Yardie. A year or so after the film was completed David and Nick returned to some unused sessions they had recorded for the film. These sessions then became the seeds of this album. ‘On the Grove’ was produced at Yard Studios under the Westway in the shadow of the covered hulk of Grenfell Tower. It is a journey through the moodier side of reggae and a progression in the ever evolving yet timeless nature of the music. It is also a tribute to the music's long connection to West London and in particular Ladbroke Grove and Notting Hill. This history is distilled in the sleeve which features Charlie Phillips’ photograph of Lepke (founder of Dread Broadcasting Company and brother to Ranking Miss P.) setting up his sound for a Notting Hill Carnival in the late '70s.
Soul Revivers are back with ‘Holding it Down’ the first single from the follow up to their critically acclaimed debut album ‘On The Grove’.
For ‘Holding it Down’ Nick Mansseh and David Hill enlist the help of West London keyboard maestro and producer Ash Walker and ace vocalist Lyn Gerald.
Together they’ve cooked up an ethereal but infectious tune which tips it’s hat to the great Jackie Mittoo and oozes balmy summer evenings.
Being a Soul Revivers single the main track comes with a Manasseh dub workout of course titled ‘Holding the Dub’.
