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Topaz

by Akae Beka

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1.
Tempest I've Seen 03:53
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2.
Rallying Cry 03:43
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3.
Melodies 03:37
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4.
Here Hear 03:05
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5.
Going Thru 03:15
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6.
Clarify and Resume 04:45
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Real Ranks 05:19
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Perdon 03:53
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9.
Topaz 04:13
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10.
Edgy Business 03:41
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about

Akae Beka's inimitable style, developed over decades performing with St. Croix based band Midnite and countless recordings (including 2014 iTunes reggae album of the year BEAUTY FOR ASHES and RIDE TRU). 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 and his quanity is always matched with quality, with his albums consistently featuring in the top 10 on the billboard charts reggae LPs.

A unique contribution to the sea of Akae Beka titles, this LP showcases Vaughn Benjamin in a stripped back, raw accoustic fashion. An LP which will not be easily confined to any one genre, but for the fans of Vaughns uniquly rich, deep, textrued songwriting, uncompromising devotion to RasTafari and soulful healing melodies an absolute must have!

credits

released March 31, 2022

ALL Lyrics and vocal melodies by: Vaughn A. Benjamin (BMI)
Music Produced and Arranged by: SoundPonics (Padraic Coursey & Tippy Alfred) & Vaughn Benjamin
Recorded, Mixed and Mastered by: Laurent “Tippy” Alfred at Aqua Sounds Studio, St. Croix, VI
Additional Recording and Mixing by: Padraic Coursey
Published by: Schethlya Publishing (BMI), Ocean Luna Music (ASCAP) and I Grade Music (ASCAP)
Artwork by: Marcus Wilson
Graphic Layout by: Andrew Moon Bain and Before Zero Records
© ℗ 2018 Ocean Records
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Released by Before Zero Records under licence from Ocean Records
All rights reserved. Unauthorised duplication is a violation of applicable laws.
www.igraderecords.com / www.aquasoundstudio.com / beforezerorecords.com

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I Grade St Croix, Virgin Islands

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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