In Session by Mali-I - None More Records [NMR009] FLAC download included with physical items

In Session

Mali-I

A 9 track dub album (39m 36s) — released April 29th 2022 on None More Records

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'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.

Meat of the week. This record is DOPE. I love that Mali-I, man. - Huey Morgan BBC 6Music

Crucial vinyl. I'm absolutely loving the vibe of Mali-I - it's a must have record. - Don Letts BBC 6Music

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

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

Moody and marvellous - John Osbourne Jazz FM

Mali-I is the most existing new artist I've heard. A brilliant young producer who sounds like a more dubby Sault - Jim Lister 1BTN

A really sick release - Poly-Ritmo Worldwide FM

An emerging artist you need to hear. Continuing dub’s long tradition of experimentation, London producer Mali-I melds classic soundsystem sonics with modern flavours from the capital’s dance music underground - Ben Hindle DJ Mag

genuinely timeless… Sounds like it’s centuries old and from the far future all at the same time - Ruf Dug NTS

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