Mali-I - Scorpio Riddim

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Album: In Session [ALBUM]
Track: 5 of 9
Title: Scorpio Riddim
Artist: Mali-I
Label: None More Records
Cat#: NMR009
Formats: Vinyl LP/Digital
Digital Release: 29th April 2022
Physical Release: 13th May 2022

About This Release:

'In Session' is the debut album from UK dub producer Mali-I released on None More Records. Mali-I is Mali Baden-Powell (Z Lovecraft / Rhythm Section / Monzanto Sound), 3rd Generation Windrush, named after Bob, spelt like the country.
The album draws on Mali-I's deep love of UK dub and the likes of sound system innovators such as The Bug, Wackies and Channel One, but brings in contemporary London sounds via his long time affiliation with London party and label Rhythm Section.
The record draws on a wide range of reggae and dub influences, from UK Lovers Rock with tunes like the lead single 'Heaven Sent' and 'Near Or There' and the current London rap and r'n'b scene with killer second single 'This Place'. There's also darker and harder instrumental dub material aimed at sound systems like 'Scorpio Riddim' for the heads.
Mali-I adds his own contemporary take on these classic sounds, drawing on his extensive experience operating Biodiversity Studios, working as a sound designer and mixing engineer, lending the record an exquisitely refined experimental approach to the aesthetic of the record, as well as drawing on his experience of playing live keys in his band Monzanto Sound, also on NMR. Mali-I is joined by a host of killer guest vocalists across the record, including the inimitable Natty Wylah, the heavenly vocals of Ms. Ray, J Caesar's soulful voice and Lincoln Barrett's deep and moody snarl across two tracks.

Reviews for This Release:

"This record is DOPE" Album of the week and Mali-I Block party mix" - Huey Morgan (BBC 6Music)

"I'm absolutely loving the vibe of Mali-I" - Don Letts (BBC 6Music)

"Airplay" - Jamz Supernova (BBC Radio 1extra)

"Really liking this modern take on Lovers Rock - Love it" - DJ Gilla (Bandcamp/First Word)

"Moody and marvellous" - John Osbourne (Jazz FM)

"Really promising young producer who has big interest in dub style which he applies really creatively toned dance sounds" - Steve Barker (The Wire)