{"product_id":"mad-professor-various-melodies-international-presents-ariwa-sounds-pre-order","title":"Mad Professor, Various - Melodies International presents Ariwa Sounds *Pre-Order","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Date Friday 31st July\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll pre-orders will be dispatched\/made ready for collection on that day.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: Tahoma;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW129228526 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1979, Neil Fraser (artistically known as Mad Professor) founded Ariwa Sounds, the longest-serving and one of the most influential independently owned Reggae studios and record labels in the UK. From humble beginnings set up in the front room of Neil's home in South London recording on 4-track and homemade equipment, Ariwa would go on to record and release over 300 albums including works from some of the most impactful and storied artists of their time in the genres of Reggae, Dub, and Lovers Rock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhilst our previous release in collaboration with Ariwa captured the label's early sound, a shared performance with Neil in Osaka and regular visits to his South London studio inspired us to assemble this 15-track compilation, showcasing the label's output across 45 years. Our release emphasizes some of the label's greatest vocalists: Johnny Clarke, Sandra Cross, Kofi, U Roy, Sister Nancy, Queen Omega, Aisha, Garnett Cross, Abel Miller, Horace Andy and more — presenting the Motown and Stax influences in the Lovers Rock, but also provides a glimpse into the dubbier and more experimental side of the label, showcasing Ariwa's commitment to quality but also their personality, philosophy and their humour. Love songs, break-up songs, socially engaged songs, dub experimentations — this compilation is not a \"best of\" Ariwa but a diverse and honest celebration of the label through the lens of Melodies International.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe compilation will be out in July in vinyl 2xLP, CD, digital formats, mastered from the original tapes by Frank Merritt (the Carvery), pressed at Optimal, artwork created by Jason Evans with design and assembly contributions from Nevil Bernard and Will Sweeney, animated teaser by Nevil Bernard and Melozine designed by Mafalda Meireles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTRACKLIST:\u003cbr\u003e1. Johnny Clarke - Come Back To Me\u003cbr\u003e2. Sgt. Pepper - Wake Up\u003cbr\u003e3. Mad Professor \u0026amp; Joe Ariwa feat. Horace Andy - Non Violence Dub\u003cbr\u003e4. U Roy - Old School Music\u003cbr\u003e5. Davina Stone - Silly Wasn't I\u003cbr\u003e6. Kofi - Didn't I\u003cbr\u003e7. Sandra Cross - Can't Let Dub Go\u003cbr\u003e8. Mad Professor feat. Mafia \u0026amp; Fluxy - 6 Million Dub\u003cbr\u003e9. Ariwa Posse feat. Abel Miller - Everytime I See My Baby\u003cbr\u003e10. Kofi - Losing Time For Love\u003cbr\u003e11. Aisha - Can You Feel It (1990)\u003cbr\u003e12. Sandra Cross - I Lived For You\u003cbr\u003e13. Sister Nancy - Live The Life You Love\u003cbr\u003e14. Queen Omega - Rocking and Popping\u003cbr\u003e15. Ranking Ann - Liberated Woman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThank you for looking at our listing, below are a few points to consider before making a purchase:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- All records we sell are Brand New - pre-orders will normally come sealed but if you are purchasing in stock items, please note the copy may have been unsealed for display in the shop. Please email straight after purchase to enquire if this is of importance to you.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Orders won't ship until all items are released, so keep this in mind when purchasing multiple pre-orders or a mix of in stock and pre-order items.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- The 'Product' page will show the most up to date info we have with regards to the item and its release date, but this information is subject to change so check in with us if you have any questions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- We unfortunately don't offer tax\/vat outside of the UK via the website so please keep in mind that when the items arrives in your country you may be liable to pay a further charge before delivery. (all UK orders the price you see is the price you will pay). Please also note that we are unable to adjust the declared value on items sold internationally.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Mad Professor, Various","offers":[{"title":"Double Vinyl LP","offer_id":55541871051128,"sku":"MELP1","price":31.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD Album","offer_id":55541871083896,"sku":"MELP1CD","price":13.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0348\/2704\/2955\/files\/unnamed_e050f0f5-e720-4946-98e8-3bfa1917780d.jpg?v=1777382020","url":"https:\/\/www.crashrecords.co.uk\/products\/mad-professor-various-melodies-international-presents-ariwa-sounds-pre-order","provider":"Crash Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}