Snippit Earthman Riddim feat, Akae Beka, Ras Hassen Ti, Samson Benji, Iman by Tamrin-The Merchant published on 2021-01-13T13:37:05Z The second release from THE MERCHANT RECORDS features the three vocalists AKAE BEKA, RAS HASSEN TI and IMAN plus one saxophone cut from SAMSON BENJI. TAMRIN who produced and mixed the tracks was blessed with the opportunity to work with Akae Beka in late 2017. Since Midnite/Akae Beka are one of his greatest influences in music (and maybe life), no words can describe what an honour and blessing it is to become part of this musical legacy. The title “Principles“ was recorded on the “Earthman“ riddim which was named after the song IMAN and Tamrin used to perform with their former band. In 2018 Tamrin reached out to Ras Hassen Ti and sent him a selection of riddims. From this co-operation the tune “Earthmen“ emerged. The basic Earthman riddim was mostly digitally produced in a raw version and then given to the singers. But right from the beginning Tamrin knew that this riddim needed some “real instruments“ to create the vibe he was looking for. So he linked some bredrins and recorded guitar (Junior Jew), drums (Niko Youngheart), percussion (Ras Andi) and organ/keys (Samson Benji). After the arrangement and recordings for the vocal cuts had been performed, Samson and Tamrin met in The Merchant Studio to add some final glamour with a couple of nice sax licks. It happened to become a magical night where the last tune called “Hornsman“ was born, a stunning one-take sax version. Special thanks to Ras Moa (Jahsouljah/Collynization) who set the link to Tippy (I Grade) and opened the door for the collaboration with Akae Beka. Vocals: Track 1: Akae Beka Track 3: Ras Hassen Ti Track 4: Iman Drums: Niko Youngheart Guitar: Junior Jew Percussion: Ras Andi Keys/Organ: Samson Benji, Tamrin Sax: Samson Benji All other instruments: Tamrin Mixed and produced by Tamrin @ The Merchant Studio Mastered by Norman Nitzsche @ Calyx Mastering Artwork by Ras Lil Zé Pressed by MY45 Genre Reggae Comment by PhoTone love it:-) 2023-07-25T16:04:21Z Comment by Truth and Vibes such a big tune! 2021-08-12T17:55:26Z Comment by First Blood ❤❤❤❤ 2021-02-26T12:59:29Z Comment by akinsanyah Gr8 2021-01-31T14:44:17Z Comment by Eclipse Ineight Doh matter what the fall apart is Germaway highly selassie geh dem away Highly selasie eye hear the artist Mean while it take what is Odorless and colorless and gendaless and flawless The Principles that govern and harness I am ah Earths 2021-01-30T23:49:33Z Comment by Eclipse Ineight literally Need like 4+ of this tune. LORD GOODNESS HIGHLY SEELASSI 2021-01-30T13:51:41Z Comment by Willian Dias (Caraá Rec) Rastafar-I 2021-01-29T01:30:02Z Comment by Ras Hassen Ti RASTAFARI!!! 2021-01-13T19:47:34Z