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Strong nyabinghi drum dubbings from 1981, with Mad Professor at the control. Huge flip of The Revolutionaries famous 70s classic, Kunta Kinte .Bernard Cumberbatch - presumably no relation to actor Benedict - and Garnett Cross are Aquizi, the dub duo fromed in the early 80s and Ariwa label mainstays. Their most notable 12" - aside from maybe 1981's 'Merry Christmas' was 'Kunte Kinte' earlier in the same year. It is a bit of a collector's fav that has more than held its value over the ensuing 40+ years. Driven by lazy dub swagger and carefree keys, it's a lovers rock outing peppered with toms and hits and plenty of echoing depths. Flip it over for version if you want something that will boggle the brain more with its endless mixing board effects.

Mikey General and O.B.F Sound System's musical universes collide once again on “Hold Strong”, joining forces for the first time since the release of the emblematic "My Sound A Danger" closing track to the "Wild" album.Feel-good rub-a-dub mood, catchy chorus and a seductive brass section, Mikey’s lyrics reflect the everyday struggle faced by the proletarian, elevating those taking part in the global hustle. The track was built in Nazamba’s back yard in Kingston, JA in winter 2019 and O.B.F is making up for lost time: taking you back to take you forward!“Hold Strong” is available on 7-inch vinyl with its dub version, packed in an original sleeve designed by established Ivorian artist and up-cycler Saliou Gnambode. Hold strong!