Fred Locks
The System Is A Fraud

Well known for hit songs ‘Blackstar Liner’, ‘Vision of Redemption’ or ‘Love and Only Love’, Fred Locks is another golden voice from the golden years of Jamaican music. For almost 50 years, he brings the roots reggae to a higher level with conscious and militant songs deeply rooted into his Twelve Tribes of Israel faith. More than a great singer, Fred Locks is a gentle soul. The vibes were instantly right when The 18th Parallel met him, downtown Kingston, back in 2013, to record ‘THE SYSTEM IS A FRAUD’. In order to stay true to the sound of Fred Locks’ classics, the Swiss musicians teamed up with legendary Rockers drummer Leroy “Horsemouth” Wallace to create another classic stepper riddim especially built for Fred’s vocal style. Finally, Maga Lion and Brother Wildman from the Emeterians had their touch singing backing vocals as Creation Steppers would have done back in the days. Dub on the flip side by the one and only Roberto Sánchez.
Sound system addicts, this one is for you: Roots rockers music paying tribute to the sound of the late seventies!

‘THE SYSTEM IS A FRAUD’ is part of the upcoming 18th Parallel album ‘DOWNTOWN SESSIONS’ to be released November 18th on Fruits Records.
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paru le 23 septembre 2022

Music played by Horsemouth & The 18th Parallel

Drums: Leroy “Horsemouth” Wallace
Bass: Primo Viviani
Piano, organ, solina, clavinet, percussion: Mathias Liengme
Rhythm guitar: Léo Marin
Lead guitar: Samuel Ricucci
Synare: Roberto Sánchez
Backing vocals: Brother Wildman, Maga Lion
Lead vocals: Fred Locks

Recorded at Small World Studio, Kingston, by Gaylard Bravo and Perry Hendricks, at Bridge Studio, Geneva, by Mathias Liengme and at Nations Studio, Geneva, by Jimmy Tubb.
Additional recordings at A-Lone Ark Muzik Studio, Santander, by Roberto Sánchez and at Studio 800, Vouvry, by Samuel Ricucci.
Mixed at A-Lone Ark Muzik Studio, Santander, by Roberto Sánchez.
Mastered at Precise Mastering, Hawick, by Sam John.

Music composed and arranged by Mathias Liengme, Primo Viviani and Leroy Wallace.

Produced by Mathias Liengme.

Executive producers: Mathias Liengme, Primo Viviani and Fruits Records.