Mellow Mood release their sixth album, Mañana. Written and recorded between 2020 and the beginning of 2022, it collects 12 tracks, including 7 international collaborations. Multiple singles anticipated the album’s release. They are Mr Global ft. Kabaka Pyramid, Laser Sight, Blessings On Me, I And I Chant ft. Emeterians – and its subsequent remix with the voices of Anthony B and Alborosie – My Bed ft. Konshens and Make It Better ft. Iya Terra.
The album opens with Dub Jah Bless, which represents the sonic intention of the whole album – with solid bass lines, well chosen arrangements and a powerful sound.
Promise, which like My Bed is something of a musical exception from the rest of the album, moves into more electronic territories. It creates a gospel atmosphere, as Mellow Mood work with a real choir for the first time.
Million Stylez collaborates on Paris Rock, an anthem for those who want to get away from metropolitan life; the king of European rubadub Mr. Wilson sings in Spanish on the powerful Starting Mañana, the song that inspires the title of the album, inviting us to spread our wings towards tomorrow.
Another song of hope and positivity is Sweet Like Honey, born from reflections on the last two years, the lockdowns and the suspension of normal life.
In My Town closes the album as it started, with a big bad reggae riddim.
Recorded, mixed and produced by Paolo Baldini Dubfiles, Mañana (La Tempesta Dub / Ineffable Records) is available on CD, vinyl and on all digital platforms. Stream on Spotify
TRACKLIST
01. Dub Jah Bless
02. My Bed feat. Konshens
03. Mr. Global feat. Kabaka Pyramid
04. I And I Chant feat. Emeterians
05. Paris Rock feat. Million Stylez
06. Starting Mañana feat. Sr. Wilson
07. Laser Sight
08. Sweet Like Honey
09. Promise
10. Blessings On Me
11. Make It Better feat. Iya Terra
12. In My Town
13. I And I Chant RMX feat. Alborosie, Anthony B & Emeterians (Bonus Track)
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