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Massive Recordings is pleased and proud to present the long
awaited follow-up to Rocker-T's 1999 smash hit "If Yu Luv Luv
Show Ya Luv" titled simply "More Luv". After two long years in
the making, and almost constant touring, Rocker-T and PSM have finally
completed what may very well be the most dynamic, conscious, reggae
release of this new year. More Luv is more then an album, it is a way of
life, and a reminder to all people that only love will heal this world we
live in.
"More Luv" starts where "Luv
Luv" leaves off... Rocker ties this album to his last by starting with a
beautiful 7 minute ballad titled "Wherever You Go, Whatever You Need".
Next up is "Rainbow Country a song that Rocker wrote in Hawaii in
early 2000, where he invites everyone to join him on his quest for heaven
on earth. "More Luv", a sing-jay track, is an anthem to the youth
to spread love to the four corners of the world, and beyond... "Love is
very lovely and war is very ugly." "Nevashame" is a bass heavy
riddim where Rocker tells all "you could put me down but I would never be
ashamed..." Next is "Bad Wrong Sign", a warning to all false
prophets and pseudo-conscious MCs who confuse and lead people astray.
"One Time Mi Locks Mi Head" is powerful song in which Rocker chants "dem
think dat God is dead... but God no dead." The next song, "Rise Up and
Stand", is another anthem that speaks to all Rasta youth worldwide,
and he urges them to join together in these troubled times, no matter
race, creed, or color. "Tek it out Again" is a jump-up dancehall
track that reminds everyone of his message on "Luv Luv"... Indeed, he will
continue to "sweep out" until all of the slackness is gone. Next is "Jah
the Only One" a mid-tempo riddim which features Rocker's want to teach
the youth that Jah is there for everyone... "You Don't Have to Worry",
a track that finds Rocker both singing and DJing, is perhaps the most well
known track on this album. It has already had over 3000 downloads on
Mp3.com over the past year. "Joyous Works", a favorite of many
audiences over the past few years, speaks of Rocker's love to perform and
to spread a conscious message, no matter how hard the struggle might be...
"My Empress" is a beautiful song livicated to all womankind, with a
hope that the brethren never forget where we all come from. The next song,
"Kind of Man", says although he may not always be perfect, Rocker
will keep trying to better his relationships with his sisters. The final
track, "Don't Give up on Me", closes the album with a plea for the
woman he loves not to give up on him.
This album was recorded and
mixed in almost a dozen studios across the US, from Brooklyn to San
Francisco, and even Mazomanie, Wisconsin... It features productions from
reggae notables including: Glenroy Adams (Bob Marley/Upsetters,)
Alex V. (Skadanks) Jah Yzer and Ces One (Strong
Foundation) and Stand Out Selector. The albums' cover is a hand
drawn masterpiece done by world renown fine artist Jah Terms. Look
for a 12" single in the spring, which will feature a remix of one of the
album's tracks as well as a brand new tune on the B-side. We hope that you
enjoy listening to this album as much as we enjoyed making it. "More
Luv" in 2003 and beyond! |
Rocker-T.
was an integral part of the formation of the downtown New York City Ska scene
and is one of the founding elements of the New York City Dancehall/Ragga Hip Hop
scene. He has performed alongside and worked with artists such as KRS-One,
Glen Adams, Rita Marley, Yellowman, Burning Spear, Super
Cat, Aswad, Maxi Priest, Half Pint, Sugar Minott,
Jamalski and a multitude of others. Besides having a unique form of
chanting and singing called "sing-jay", Rocker-T. plays the
guitar, melodica, niyahbinghi drum, bass guitar and some keyboards. He writes
his own lyrics and music, programs drum machines and samplers, and is an up and
coming producer. He was born, raised, and currently resides in Brooklyn, New
York, San Francisco, California and Amsterdam.
Rocker-T.
formed the band Skadanks in 1986. Soon thereafter, he began toasting for Rob
Kenner's BBC2 Sound System at Mars Bar, Wild Pitch, and
the Wetlands as well as many other venues in New York City. He gained
notoriety toasting with internationally famous DJ Puppy Ranks for Eruption
Hi Power and TNT Boys & Girls in Flatbush, Brooklyn and at the Reggae
Lounge (aka The Island Club) in Manhattan. In the early 1990s, he
started dee-jaying and selecting on his own sound system, Jah Warrior Shelter
High-Fidelity, at the now famous Lion's Den and other tri-state
venues.
Recently, Rocker-T. has been
performing in the U.S. and abroad with the Cannabis Cup Band, Version
City Rockers, Stubborn All-Stars, Positive Sound Massive, and
his new I.R.T. Band. As a solo artist, Rocker-T. is currently
working on album projects for PSM Recordings with Stand Out Selector,
Stubborn Records with Victor Rice, and also Capo Records
with Glen Adams.
Rocker-T.
is an innovator whose conviction to love and truth has kept him from selling
out, yet secures his progress as well as maintaining a reputation with the
people. Rocker-T. is an asset to any festival, dancehall, club venue,
stageshow or rodeo
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