NT Soundsystem - Dubplate Inferno LP
12 inch vinyl
Nubiyan Twist present 'NT Soundsystem - Dubplate Inferno', a new 9 track album reimagining tracks from their critically acclaimed album ‘Find Your Flame’, transforming them into bass-heavy, dub-infused dancefloor killers.
Produced in-house by Tom Excell, the album sees him and vocalist Aziza Jaye channel the raw energy of the band’s live performances, blending their signature fusion of jazz, afrobeat, soul, and reggae with the gritty, immersive sound of traditional UK soundsystem culture.
The album features some extra guests on vocals, legendary MC Horseman appears on a drum & bass version of ‘Battle Isn’t Over’ whilst newcomer SkillFul Kxng from Kingston, Jamaica, breathes some Dancehall fire on ‘Woman’, adding to contributions from the original record including Seun Kuti, Mamani Keita & NEONE the Wonderer.
This project is a celebration of collective musical innovation, paying homage to the UK’s rich soundsystem heritage while pushing boundaries with their genre-defying style.
The influence of soundsystem culture has been ever present in their music, from dub sessions the band used to attend in Leeds to jungle raves of East Anglia in the 2000’s. Band Leader Tom Excell has a history of DJing and producing dance music, including with reggae side-project Chief Rockas, working with reggae giants such as Super Cat, Luciano & Turbulence.
Nubiyan Twist’s lead singer Aziza Jaye was born of Jamaican heritage and has grown up around soundsystem culture, boasting an incredibly versatile vocal style and large catalog of work alongside a plethora of producers, including recent work with Mungo’s Hi-Fi. ** TRACK LISTING**
- Pray For Me Part 1 (Dub Version) Ft. Neone The Wonderer
- Battle Isn’t Over (D’n’B Version) Ft. Horseman
- Woman (Dancehall Version) Ft. SkillFul Kxng
- So Mi Stay (Amapiano Version)
- Carry Me (UK Garage Version) Ft. Seun Kuti
- Reach My Soul (Bassline Version)
- Breeze (Dub Version)
- Find Your Flame (Jungle Version)
- Slow Breath (Afro-Fusion Version) Ft. Mamani Keïta