In the viper's shadow

"Bringing together a bunch of bona fide reggae music legends including Big Youth, Marcia Griffiths and Cornell Campbell, Prince Fatty's new album aims to resurrect the classic sounds of Jamaica in the 21st century Though In The Viper's Shadow obviously harks back to reggae's golden era for inspiration, the sounds Fatty employs bring a new, fresh and defiant feel to the project. There is a lack of ego in letting the singers, players and toasters shine whilst he tinkers away in the background, adding little ideas here and there which have a big effect. All of this together results in an exuberant, tuneful and joyous piece of work. A real 21st century rocksteady delight".

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