DERAJAH MEETS THE 18TH PARALLEL – PROSPERITY
Known for being part of the INNA DE YARD family for almost 20 years, Jamaican singer extraordinaire DERAJAH is a major figure in Kingston music scene. He is the bridge between the old and new generations, passing the knowledge from the elders to the youths. We are delighted to present his latest effort in collaboration with A-class studio band The 18th Parallel: ‘PROSPERITY’.
A showcase album of 6 songs with dub versions produced between Geneva, Switzerland and Kingston, Jamaica. With the expert touch of mixing maestro Westfinga, the 11 tracks of ‘Prosperity’ are sonic masterpieces, timeless and innovative. In between the raw and brutal sound of 80’s Jamaican rub a dub and today’s sophisticated and polished modern sound. Derajah’s raw and emotive vocals paint vivid pictures of struggle and resilience, carrying a profound message of social consciousness and resistance against oppressive forces, while The 18th Parallel’s ultra-solid riddims create a rich tapestry of sound that will transport you to the heart of roots reggae. With its impeccable production quality, ‘Prosperity’ captures the essence of reggae’s golden era. This groundbreaking album is a testament to the enduring power of music to inspire, uplift, and ignite change.
The story towards the creation of this album also needs to be shared. As Fruits Records members were in Jamaica on tour and to record their first projects, they crossed Derajah paths a couple times without getting a chance to work together. But this was enough to set a strong foundation to a relationship that goes way beyond the musical side only. A few years after this meeting, one phone call only was enough to start the process. The rest is pure magic! Spontaneity, trust and loyalty became the guidelines for the creation of this gem, which stand out of time and space, and aim to carry on its path anyone seeking for knowledge, love and prosperity.
credits
releases October 6, 2023
THE 18th PARALLEL
Drums, Juno-60, Antonelli: Antonin Chatelain
Bass: Quentin Stern, Stan Breynaert (A4), Stuf Addis (B5)
Piano, organ, vocoder, glockenspiel, percussion: Mathias Liengme
Rhythm guitar, backing vocals: Léo Marin
Pick guitar: Adrien Stern
Synare: Roberto Sánchez
Trombone: Anthony Dietrich Buclin
Tenor saxophone: Michael Pellegrini
Trumpet, backing vocals: Alexandre Schneiter
Backing vocals: Quentin Stern, Julien Plaza, Maria Smith
Recorded at Bridge Studio, Geneva, by Mathias Liengme and Léo Marin.
Voiced at In House Recording Studio, Kingston, by Deraja “Derajah” Mamby.
Mixed at WF Studio, Le Mans, by Westfinga.
Mastered at Precise Mastering, Hawick, by Sam John.
Music composed and arranged by The 18th Parallel, except ‘Gwaan And Low Me’, ‘Nil Rome’ and ‘Old John Crow’ composed and arranged by Marc Ismail and The 18th Parallel. Lyrics written by Derajah.
Produced by Antonin Chatelain, Léo Marin and Mathias Liengme for Fruits Records.
Riddim for ‘Gwaan and Low Me’, ‘Old John Crow’ and ‘Nil Rome’ courtesy of Soul of Anbessa Records.
Photography by Nicolas Meury.
Design by Ohmysleeve.
Distributed by Fruits Records – Geneva, Switzerland – info@fruitsrecords.com – +41 78 800 41 68
Recorded at Bridge Studio, Geneva, by Mathias Liengme and Léo Marin.
Voiced at In House Recording Studio, Kingston, by Deraja “Derajah” Mamby.
Mixed at WF Studio, Le Mans, by Westfinga.
Mastered at Precise Mastering, Hawick, by Sam John.
Music composed and arranged by The 18th Parallel, except ‘Gwaan And Low Me’, ‘Nil Rome’ and ‘Old John Crow’ composed and arranged by Marc Ismail and The 18th Parallel. Lyrics written by Derajah.
Produced by Antonin Chatelain, Léo Marin and Mathias Liengme for Fruits Records.
Riddim for ‘Gwaan and Low Me’, ‘Old John Crow’ and ‘Nil Rome’ courtesy of Soul of Anbessa Records.
Photography by Nicolas Meury.
Design by Ohmysleeve.
Distributed by Fruits Records – Geneva, Switzerland – info@fruitsrecords.com – +41 78 800 41 68