ReggaevilleĀ Premieres 18-Track Mix,Ā A Precursor to her Eagerly-Awaited Sophomore AlbumĀ 9Ā (VP Records/Steam Chalice Records)
JamaicanĀ singer-songwriter and producerĀ Jah9Ā starts herĀ Year of 9 (2+0+1+6) World Tour, spanningĀ North America, EuropeĀ andĀ Africa.Ā Her North American portion kicked off thisĀ Sat. July 23Ā at theĀ Northwest World Reggae FestĀ inĀ PortlandĀ and inĀ SeattleĀ onĀ Sunday. Jul 24. The cross-continent runĀ continuesĀ inĀ Vancouver, Philadelphia, New York City, Rochester, Ithaca, TorontoĀ andĀ DenverĀ and closes atĀ Cali’s renownedĀ Reggae On The RiverĀ festival in Humboldt County. Europe and Africa dates follow. See full tour schedule below.
Today on the road, Jah9 dropsĀ 9mm Vol. 2: Pre-Album Groundings, a thought-provoking and intentional mix of originality and inspiration to gear up for her highly-anticipated sophomore albumĀ 9,Ā Ā outĀ 9/9Ā onĀ VP Records/Steam Chalice RecordsĀ andĀ availableĀ forĀ pre-orderĀ now.
DownloadĀ 9mm Vol 2: Pre-Album GroundingsĀ for freeĀ on Jah9.com:Ā
http://www.jah9.com/jah9-9mm-vol-2
Listen/post:
https://soundcloud.com/jah9online/sets/9mm-vol-two
With Jah9’s lioness lyrical dexterity and soulful rich production, her authentic spirit shines on Vol. 2.Ā Her latest offeringĀ features original, never-before-heard musicĀ includingĀ “Unafraid”Ā (a standout track from her upcoming album addressing child molestation) and pays homage to some of Jah9’s greatest influences, both spiritually and musically.
She incorporates empowering speeches fromĀ Haile Selassie I, Ra Un NeferĀ AmenĀ &Ā Drunvalo Melcheziek,Ā encouraging her listeners not only to journey into higher levels of consciousness, but seek out information and knowledge. She also celebrates some of her most beloved musical inspirations with one-of-a-kind covers ofĀ Nina Simone’sĀ “Misunderstood”Ā Tracy Chapman’sĀ “She’s Got A Ticket,”Ā Ras Micheal’sĀ “New Name,”Ā Dennis Brown’sĀ “Blood City” and an invigorating medley ofĀ Sizzla Kalonji.
The 18-track selection features original production from Jah9 and live instrumentation from her bandĀ The Dub TreatmentĀ includingĀ Sheldon Bernard, Janoy Ellis, Omar “Jalanzo” Johnson, Aeion Hoillet, Andrew “Chako” Edwards & Fanso Craig.Ā The collection is mixed & dubbed byĀ Hasani ‘Snysh’ Williams.Ā This part two installment follows Jah9’s 2012Ā 9mm Vol 1: Message Music, a precursor to her debutĀ New Name.
9mm Vol. 2: Pre-Album GroundingsĀ is an introduction of what’s to come on 9 | 9 | 2 + 0 + 1 + 6 = 9. Her self-produced sophomore albumĀ 9Ā is a combination of intellectual rigor, real world activism and lyrical musicality. The album’s first single “Humble Mi,” also featured onĀ 9mm Vol 2.,Ā is available now.
JAH9
For those who’ve been waiting for Rasta consciousness to mount aĀ resurgence in contemporary reggae, Jah9 is a figure of revelation. She first caught the attention of many with a string of singles includingĀ “Avocado,”Ā “Steamers A Bubble,” “Jungle” and “Gratitude,”Ā TheĀ singer-songwriter and producerĀ boastsĀ a soul andĀ jazz inflected melodicism and possesses a fieryĀ vigor in her dynamicĀ live shows. Jah9 is alsoĀ university graduate, aĀ multidisciplinary yoga instructor, a youth at risk counselor andĀ aĀ celebrated poet.
www.Jah9.com
9mm Vol. 2: Pre-Album Groundings –Ā Track Listing
- Fire Slaughter
- Avocado *9 Grams Per Serving
- Marijuana (prod. by Biggy Music)
- This is NOT a mixtape “K’nife”
- Listen (prod by Steam ChaliceĀ Records)
- Drunvalo Melchezidek
- Humble Mi (prod. by Lost Ark Music / Steam Chalice Records)
- She’s got a ticket (Tracy Chapman cover)
- Feeling Irie (prod by VP Records)
- Feme9 “K’nife”
- Unafraid (prod by Shamala Prod)
- Misunderstood (Nina Simone Cover) (prod. by Steam ChaliceĀ Records)
- Sizzla Kalonji Medley (prod. by Steam ChaliceĀ Records)
- Bloody City (prod by VP Records)
- H.I.MĀ Haile Selassie I
- New Name (Ras Micheal Cover) (prod. by Steam ChaliceĀ Records)
- Ra UnĀ Nefer Amen
- Outro – 9 “K’nife”
Tour Dates:
North America
July 23, 2016 Ā || Ā Portland, Oregon || Ā NorthWest World Reggae Festival
July 24, 2016 || Seattle, Washington ||Ā Hale’s Ales Palladium ||
July 26, 2016 || Vancouver, Canada || Fortune Sound Club || YOGA ON DUB
July 27, 2016 || Vancouver, Canada || Fortune Sound Club
July 28, 2016 ||Ā Philadelphia, PA ||Ā One Arts Community Center w/ Akae Beka
July 29, 2016 ||Ā Ā Rochester, NY ||Ā Abilene Bar & Lounge
July 30, 2016 Ā || Ā Toronto, Canada|| Ā Island Soul Festival
July 31, 2016 ||Ā Ithaca, NY ||Ā Ā Bernie Milton Pavilion on the Commons
August 2, 2016 || Manhattan, NYC || SOB’s
August 3, 2016 || Denver, Colorado || Mi Yard || YOGA ON DUB
August 4, 2016 || Denver, Colorado || The Roxy Theatre
August 5, 2016 || Humboldt, California || Reggae on the River
Europe
August 11, 2016 ||Ā San Vera, Italy ||Ā Dromos Festival
August 12, 2016 || Wien, Austria || Afrika Tage Festival
August 13, 2016 || Ostroda, Poland || Ostroda Reggae Festival
August 16, 2016 || Benicassim, Spain || Ā Rototom Sunspash
August 17, 2016 || Brescia, Italy ||Ā Festa di Radio Onda d’Urto
August 19,Ā 2016 || Geneva, Switzerland || Festival Plein Les Watts
August 26, 2016 ||Ā Hannovre, Germany ||Ā Pavillon Kulturzentrum w/ Sara Lugo
August 27, 2016 ||Ā Anvers, Belgium ||Ā Antwerp Reggae Festival
August 28, 2016 || Northhampshire, UK || Shambala Festival
September 3, 2016 || Chigwell, UK ||Ā One Love Sound Festival
Africa
September 9, 2016 || Nairobi, Kenya || The Alchemist
September 16, 2016 || Diani Beach, Kenya
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