Ever the probing musician/producer, DeLeon “Jubba” White and colleagues are back with a new album. “Solar Riddim”, a compilation of nine songs, was released June 18 by Tuff Gong International.
It contains songs by Jubba (with longtime collaborator Frassman Brilliant and Arturas), Mykal Rose, Perfect Giddimani, Turbulence and Prezident Brown.
“Solar Riddim” is co-produced by Simmer Down Sounds out of Bend, Oregon and White Stone Productions, a company Jubba co-founded over 20 years ago.
“The differences between ‘Solar Riddim’ and previous projects are many, but still so many similarities.
However, the first and major difference that comes to mind is the cohesive partnership between myself and Simmer Down Sounds,” said Jubba, who contributes “Rise And Shine” to the project alongside Frassman Brilliant and Arturas.
Rose does “My Best”, while “Prophecy” is Perfect Giddimani’s song. Turbulence with “Glory Be” and Prezident Brown’s “Experience And Knowledge” contribute to a strong collection.
Jubba is best known as drummer for the Dubtonic Kru, a roots-reggae band that toured Europe extensively for several years. Since relocating to Portland, Oregon he has produced a number of projects including an EP, “Freedom: (The Declaration of Rights”), and the motivational song, “Be A Light”.
Twiggi (“Break Free”), Aaron Nigel Smith (“Long Time”), Ranking Joe (“Ganja Roll Out”) and Tuff Like Iron (“Cool And Deadly”) complete the list of artists and songs on “Solar Riddim”.
Written By Howard Campbell