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Everything Bless feat. Tiken Jah Fakoly

by Akae Beka

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    This series honours both the vocal and version culture of the reggae sound system and the profound lyricism of Vaughn Benjamin. We have consistently received two requests in relation to releasing the LPs: "Can we have dub versions?" and "Where can we read the lyrics?" Our response is the 'Akae Beka - vocal, version and word-sound collection.' Before Zero Records worked with Tippy I Grade to mix a series of dub mixes from a carefully curated selection of his extensive works with Vaughn Benjamin. The vocal and corresponding dub mixes were then cut to wax by Lewis Hopkin of Star Delta and wrapped in a collage made of Ras Marcus's artworks, which he crafted for various LP covers of Vaughn's works throughout the years with the lyrics transcribed and printed on the rear of each sleeve.

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1.
Everything Bless feat. Tiken Jah Fakoly 05:18
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Righteous free out, All I hear. [Chorus] Tell you say, nah left yet, Vibes I to feeling and come out of fret, Royal people everything bless, Everything bless, everything bless, It’s the living of it, such unique culture, The parking is flooded, the crowd no reach yet, How Rasta livity, spread out appeal, The freeness of social, informative, Always have something to teach, something to bring, A kingman or an empress, intuitive, Seeking out the right vibes of the way to live, Something got to give, something got to give. [Repeat Chorus] [Bambara transcript] Fin bé yé Jah dé bolo, fin bé yé Jah dé bolo, fin bé yé Jah dé bolo, Fin bé yé Jah dé bolo, fin bé yé Jah dé bolo, fin bé yé Jah dé bolo. Jah dé ban guidé, Jah dé ban dirigé, Jah dé ban guidé, Am bé ta sira min kan, Jah dé bé o yira an na, Jah dé ban guidé, Jah dé bé sira yira an na, Jah dé ban guidé, an ga déli a ka sira niuman yira an na, an ga ta o kan. Fin bé yé Jah dé bolo, fin bé yé Jah dé bolo, fin bé yé Jah dé bolo, fin bé yé Jah dé bolo, Jah dé ban guidé, Jah dé ban guidé, Jah dé ban guidé, Jah dé ban guidé. Am ba dèli, na ban bla sira min kan o ka ké sira niuman yé, Jah dé ban guidé, Jah bless. [Translation from Bambara to English] Jah controls all, Jah controls all, Jah controls all, Jah controls all, Jah controls all, Jah controls all. Jah guides us, Jah directs us, Jah guides us, The path we must take, Is the one that He shows to us, Jah guides us and, He shows us the way, Jah guides us, We ask Him to show us the right way. Jah controls all, Jah controls all, Jah controls all, Jah controls all, Jah guides us, Jah guides us, Jah guides us, Jah guides us. We ask Him to show us the right way, Jah guides us and bless us. People love of bubbling with inspiration, With inspiration, their aspirations. [Repeat Chorus] The committed ones, they nah turn back, Feeling like the heart of the sun in how they run that, Nah dress back no, and won’t done that, Haile Selasssie I’s principled flock, All the world from start, left out Ethiopia black. [Repeat Chorus] Lyrics by: Vaughn Benjamin & Moussa Doumbia
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Tippy I Grade - Everything Bless Dub 05:20
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Two lyrical and spiritual forces meet, as Akae Beka and Ivorian veteran Tiken Jah Fakoly awaken the profound realisation that all is inherently blessed, encouraging us to accept life as it unfolds. Produced by Zion I Kings, Everything Bless is a gentle yet powerful reminder to embrace the present moment, cherish the divine connection with our spiritual kin, and nurture inner peace and contentment. Vaughn Benjamin meditates on the need for both determination and trust, while the ancient voiced Tiken sings in Bambara, over Mamadou Sidiki Diabate’s cascading Kora, reassuring that Jah will guide. The accompanying dub version pares down drums and vocals, maintaining the same sense of joy. Taken from 2021’s album Polarities, Everything Bless is released as a seven inch vinyl single for the first time on via Before Zero Records.

This series honours both the vocal and version culture of the reggae sound system and the profound lyricism of Vaughn Benjamin. We have consistently received two requests in relation to releasing the LPs: "Can we have dub versions?" and "Where can we read the lyrics?" Our response is the 'Akae Beka - vocal, version and word-sound collection.' Before Zero Records worked with Tippy I Grade to mix a series of dub mixes from a carefully curated selection of his extensive works with Vaughn Benjamin. The vocal and corresponding dub mixes were then cut to wax by Lewis Hopkin of Star Delta and wrapped in a collage made of Ras Marcus's artworks, which he crafted for various LP covers of Vaughn's works throughout the years with the lyrics transcribed and printed on the rear of each sleeve.

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released March 29, 2024

Everything Bless - Akae Beka feat. Tiken Jah Fakoly
(V. Benjamin, M. Doumbia, L. Alfred, A. Bain, D. Goldfine, A. Stoch, L. Richards)

Produced by: Zion I Kings
Drums & Percussion: Lloyd “Junior” Richards
Bass & Percussion: David “JAH David” Goldfine
Organ, Guitar: Laurent “Tippy I” Alfred
Piano, Synths: Andrew “Drew Keys” Stoch | R. Guitar: Andrew “Moon” Bain
L. Guitar: Steven Katz
Kora: Mamadou Sidiki Diabate
Background Vocals: Fiona Robinson
Published by: Schethlya Publishing (BMI), Sotigui Editions et Production (SALEM), I Grade Music (ASCAP), Galactic Soul Music (BMI), Haile Tabernacle Music (BMI), Haze Street Publishing (BMI), Mike & Matt Music (ASCAP)

Mixed and Mastered by: Laurent “Tippy I” Alfred at Holy Mountain Studio, St. Croix, VI
Cut by Lewis @ Star Delta Mastering, UK
Original artwork by: Marcus Wilson, Collage and Graphic Layout by: Before Zero Records

© 2022 Before Zero Records
℗ 2021 I Grade Records.

Released by Before Zero Records under license from I Grade Records
www.igraderecords.com | www.beforezerorecords.com
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Founded in St. Croix, USVI during in 2001 by Laurent "Tippy I" Alfred along with partner Kenyatta Itola. The label's mission is to produce the highest quality reggae music. Over several highly acclaimed releases, a unique musical identity developed that is undeniably roots, but freely influenced by hip hop, jazz and soul forming a sound that is both ancient and modern. ... more

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