Big Youth
Long Road

Second batch of releases for our imprint label Skankin’ Society Records!

The 18th Parallel has prove to be at the forefront of Roots Reggae in Europe. They placed themselves has one of the most authentic bands in terms of Roots and their collaboration with Jamaican legends put a light on their amazing work. Today, The 18th Parallel presents another scorcher with DJ superstar Big Youth. On a rockers one drop riddim led by the funky touch of drummer extraordinaire Leroy “Horsemouth” Wallace, Big Youth proves that he’s hotter than ever and true to his roots providing conscious lyrics and legendary gimmicks. ‘Long Road’ will take you into a trip to a Rockers movie dance party where style and fashion are as eccentric as the DJ on the mic. “Move ya!”
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paru le 3 juin 2022

Music played by The 18th Parallel

Drums: Leroy "Horsemouth" Wallace
Bass: Primo Viviani
Piano, organ, percussion: Mathias Liengme
Rhythm and pick guitars: Léo Marin
Percussion: Loïc Moret
Trombone: Anthony Dietrich Buclin
Tenor Saxophone: Michael Borcard
Trumpet: Alexandre Schneiter

Recorded at Bridge Studio, Geneva, by Mathias Liengme.
Voiced at Small World Studio, Kingston, by Perry Hendricks and Gaylard Bravo.
Mixed at A-Lone Ark Muzik Studio, Santander, by Roberto Sánchez.
Mastered at Timmion Records, Helsinki, by Jukka Sarapää.

Lyrics written by Manley Buchanan.
Music composed and arranged by Primo Viviani and Mathias Liengme.
Produced by Tim Gourdou and Mathias Liengme for Skankin' Society Records, a division of Fruits Records.
Artwork by Axel Guérineau.