Journey To Jah

Druga płyta w dorobku największej niemieckiej gwiazdy reggae. Tilmann Otto znany pod artystycznym pseudonimem Gentleman, po raz pierwszy na Jamajkę przyjechał w wieku siedemnastu lat. Od tego czasu głęboko wrósł w miejscową kulturę (nawet wywiadów udziela w jamajskim patois), założył na wyspie rodzinę, zyskał szacunek karaibskich muzyków.
Na nagranym w większości w Kingston “Journey To Jah” pojawiają się współcześni wielcy reggae – Bounty Killer, Capleton, Luciano, Morgan Heritage. Produkcją płyty zajęli się między innymi: Dean Frazer – saksofonista Boba Marleya, Black Scorpio i Bobby “Digital” Dixon. Znakomity album łączy religijną wręcz żarliwość i melodyjność przywodzącą na myśl debiut Ijahman’a, z surową energią dancehall i ragga.
Jest to album przez wielu uważany za najlepsze dokonanie Gentlemana. Album “Journey To Jah” to bez wątpienia mocna karta w historii tego popularnego europejskiego artysty. Krążek wręcz hitowy to z niego pochodzą takie utwory jak “Runaway”, “Dem Gone” czy “Leave Us Alone”, które na stały weszły do kanonu gatunku na Starym Kontynencie.

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1 Dem Gone Arranged By [Vocals] – Dean Fraser Backing Vocals – Daffodils (2) Bass – Dave “Bassey” Richards* Drums – Bradley Brown Guitar – Dalton Browne* Keyboards – Paul Elton Mixed By – Bobby “Digital” Dixon 4:01

2 Ina Different Time Bass – Dave “Bassey” Richards* Drums – George “Dusty” Miller* Featuring – Daddy Rings, Jahmali Guitar – Ian “Beezy” Coleman* Keyboards – Paul “Wrongmove” Crossdale*, Gramps Morgan* Lyrics By – Jahmali Mixed By – Bobby “Digital” Dixon Percussion – Mojo Morgan* 3:49

3 Runaway Mixed By – Claud Reynolds*, Dirk Rose* Performer [Music], Arranged By – I. Rheinbay*, P. Henton* 3:40

4 Man A Rise Drums – Mikel Williams Featuring – Bounty Killer Keyboards [Organ] – Jazzwad Lyrics By – Rodney Price Mixed By – Claud Reynolds*, Dirk Rose* Performer [Instruments] – R.Stephenson* 3:30

5 Love Chant Backing Vocals – Daffodils (2) Bass – Donald Dennis Drums – George “Dusty” Miller* Engineer [Recording] – Christopher Miller, Rohan “Benjie” Gibson, Roland McDermott Executive Producer – Anthony Gadd Cargill Keyboards, Guitar – Paul “Wrongmove” Crossdale* Mixed By – Steven Stanley Percussion – Alvin Haughton Saxophone, Arranged By [Vocals] – Dean Fraser 4:32

6 See Dem Coming Backing Vocals – Daffodils (2) Bass, Keyboards – Danny Ox Man Drums – Banabas* Engineer [Assistant] – Richard Brown (2) Guitar – Duight Picknick* Horns, Arranged By [Vocals] – Dean Fraser Mixed By – Adrian Irvin, Dayan “Pete” Foster Percussion – Bongo Herman 3:51

7 Man Of My Own Bass – Danny Dennis* Drums – George Melbourne* Engineer [Additional Recording] – Carrot*, Neck (4), Tesfa* Engineer [Recording] – Bobby “Digital” Dixon Featuring, Lyrics By – Morgan Heritage Guitar – Mitchum “Khan” Chin*, Nakhamyah “Lukes” Morgan* Horns – Dean Fraser Keyboards – Paul “Wrongmove” Crossdale* Keyboards, Organ – Roy “Gramps” Morgan* Mixed By – Lynford “Fatta” Marshall 3:50

8 Leave Us Alone Drums – David Cole (2) Mixed By – Claud Reynolds*, Dirk Rose* Performer [Instruments] – Richie Stephens 3:26

9 Long Face Mixed By – Adrian Irvin, Dayan “Pete” Foster Other [Digital Post Production] – Nachtigal* Producer, Arranged By – Pionear 3:53

10 Younger Generation Backing Vocals – Daffodils (2) Engineer [Recording Kingston] – Adrian Irvin, Dayan “Pete” Foster Engineer [Recording], Performer [Instruments] – Roger & Shorty Featuring – Luciano (2), Mikey General Horns – David Madden, Ronald Nambo Robinson* Horns, Arranged By [Vocals] – Dean Fraser Lyrics By – J. McClymont*, M. Taylor (2) Mixed By – Steven Stanley Percussion – Alvin Haughton 4:46

11 Dangerzone Arranged By [Vocals] – Gentleman Backing Vocals – Daffodils (2) Bass – Donald Dennis Drums – George “Dusty” Miller* Engineer [Recording] – Christopher Miller, Rohan “Benjie” Gibson, Roland McDermott Engineer [Vocals Recording], Arranged By [Vocals] – Paul Daley (2) Executive Producer – Anthony Gadd Cargill Featuring – Junior Kelly Keyboards, Guitar – Paul “Wrongmove” Crossdale* Lyrics By – K. Morgan* Mixed By – Steven Stanley 4:09

12 Empress Backing Vocals – Daffodils (2) Bass – Donald Dennis Drums – George “Dusty” Miller* Engineer [Recording] – Christopher Miller, Rohan “Benjie” Gibson, Roland McDermott Engineer [Vocals Recording] – Paul Daley (2) Executive Producer – Anthony Gadd Cargill Keyboards, Guitar – Paul “Wrongmove” Crossdale* Mixed By – Steven Stanley Saxophone, Arranged By [Vocals] – Dean Fraser 4:08

13 Fire Ago Bun Dem Bass, Percussion, Keyboards – Mafia* Drums – Fluxy* Featuring – Capleton Guitar [Lead] – Duight Picknick* Lyrics By – C. Bailey* Recorded By, Mixed By – Adrian Irvin, Dayan “Pete” Foster 3:57

14 Jah Ina Yuh Life Backing Vocals – Daffodils (2) Bass – Donald Dennis Drums – George “Dusty” Miller* Engineer [Recording] – Christopher Miller, Rohan “Benjie” Gibson, Roland McDermott Engineer [Vocals Recording] – Glenis Gooden*, L. “Krys” Pinnock* Executive Producer – Anthony Gadd Cargill Keyboards, Guitar – Paul “Wrongmove” Crossdale* Saxophone, Arranged By [Vocals] – Dean Fraser 3:45

15 Children Of Tomorrow Arranged By [Vocals] – Dean Fraser, Dean Fraser Backing Vocals – Daffodils (2), Daffodils (2) Engineer [Recording Kingston] – Adrian Irvin, Dayan “Pete” Foster Engineer [Recording], Performer [Instruments] – Roger & Shorty Featuring, Lyrics By – Jack Radics Guitar – Rene “Sleepy” Menges* Guitar [Acoustic] – Lebert Gibby Morrison* Mixed By – Steven Stanley Percussion – Alvin Haughton Performer [Instruments] – Gentleman 4:44