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Liner Notes
All lyrics and vocal melodies by Ancient King (W.
Francois) except respective lyrics & performances by Prince Pankhi (Track 1),
Empress Michel (Track 9) and Vaughn Benjamin (Track 13)
Vocals (except Track 13) recorded at The Outpost Studio, Hampton, VA.
Recorded, mixed and executive produced by Laurent "Tippy" Alfred
Mastered at CDM Studios, NYC
All songs published by I Grade Music (ASCAP)Graphic
Design by Mark "Feijao: Milligan II - Soul Indigo
Give thanks and praise to the Most High, Jah Rastafari, King of Kings,
Lord of Lords, Conquering Lion of the Tribe of Judah. Give thanks to the producer of this
album for making it possible. Give thanks to Pankhi for the bright ideas. Give thanks
to Vaughn for the strength and energy. Give thanks to Empress Michel. Give thanks to
the players of instruments. Give thanks to Trippa, Kenyatta and Abja. Bless the whole
nation. Give thanks for word, power and sound. Blessed Love
- Ancient King
"It is the duty and responsibility of the world's fortunate few to help fulfill the
legitimate aspirations of the world's unfortunate many." - Haile Selassie I |
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| 01. |
Conquering Sound (Featuring Prince Pankhi) - Produced by
Laurent "Tippy" Alfred. Drums: Astor Campbell; Bass: Kenyatta Itola; Keys, Guitar,
Timpani: Tippy; Background Vocals: Empress Michel |
| 02. |
Your Defense - Produced by
Laurent "Tippy" Alfred. Drums: Astor Campbell; Bass, Keys, Guitar: Tippy |
| 03. |
Do Good - Produced by Laurent
"Tippy" Alfred & Kenyatta Itola. Drums: Astor Campbell; Bass: Kenyatta; Binghi
Drums, Guitar, Organ: Tippy |
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Nah Bow - Produced by Laurent
"Tippy" Alfred & Kenyatta Itola. Drums, Keys, Guitar: Tippy; Kette Drum:
Kenyatta; Guitar: Tuff Lion; Keys: Eric Williams |
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Battlefield Marshall -
Produced by Laurent "Tippy" Alfred. Drums, Bass, Keys: Tippy; Guitar: Tuff Lion |
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Access Psychologically -
Produced by Abja. Drums, Bass, Keys: Abja; Guitar: Tippy |
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She's So Awesome - Produced
by Laurent "Tippy" Alfred. Drums, Bass, Keys: Tippy; Guitar: Tuff Lion |
| 08. |
St. Croix Run Red - Produced
by Laurent "Tippy" Alfred. Drums, Bass, Keys: Tippy; Keys: Eric Williams;
Background Vocals: Vaughn Benjamin |
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Children Of The World (Featuring Empress Michel) - Produced by
Laurent "Tippy" Alfred & Kenyatta Itola. Drums: Astor Campbell; Bass:
Kenyatta; Keys, Acoustic Guitar: Tippy; Guitar: Tuff Lion |
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Get The Best - Produced by
Tippy & Gregory "Mr. Bassie" Jackson. Drums: Astor Campbell; Bass, Keys: Gregory
"Mr. Bassie" Jackson; Organ, Guitar: Tuff Lion; Keys: Tippy |
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Heading For Failure -
Produced by Laurent "Tippy" Alfred. Drums, Bass, Keys, Electric Guitar: Tippy;
Acoustic Guitar: Tuff Lion |
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Here It Comes - Produced by
Tippy & Abja. Drums, Bass: Abja; Keys, Guitar: Tippy; Guitar: Tuff Lion |
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Faith, Courage And A Just Cause
(Featuring Vaughn Benjamin)
- Produced by Laurent "Tippy" Alfred. Drums, Keys: Tippy; Bass: Kenyatta; Guitar:
Tuff Lion |
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JAH - Produced by Tippy &
Abja. Drums: Astor Campbell; Keys, Guitar: Tippy; Bass: Kenyatta; Keys: Eric Williams; Electric
Guitar: Tuff Lion |
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Wake Up And Live Up -
Produced by Tippy & Kenyatta. Drums: Astor Campbell; Keys, Guitar: Tippy; Bass: Kenyatta;
Keys: Eric Williams; Electric Guitar: Tuff Lion |
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Reggae
Vibes:
Ancient King - real name Wendell Francois - hails from St. Croix in
the Virgin Islands. In 2002, he was featured on I Grade Records' solid compilation set
"Weep Not" (then recording under the name, Willow) with three tunes --
"Manage", "Calculate The Levels" and "Ancient Of Days".
Since that time, Ancient King has sharpened his craft through recording and stage show
work in the Newport News, VA area with the King Lion Crew. Now here's Ancient King's first
full-length release, "Conquering Sound", actually the first album released as
part of I Grade Records' New Release Trilogy called 'Fyah, Earth, Wind'. - More
Reggae Reviews:
Ancient King's debut album Conquering Sound doesn't play in your
stereo so much as it explodes. The gruff-voiced St. Croix DJ (a bit of a
departure for the singer-heavy I Grade label) has a rough 'n tumble delivery made all the
more intimidating by the mega-bass-driven musical backing. If Prince Far I had a
"voice of thunder," then Ancient King has a "sound of thunder" -- or,
as this album so aptly puts it, a "conquering sound." His vocals erupt
with a passion and a gravelly texture not unlike the now missing-in-action Lion had when
he emerged in the late '90s. - More
Achi's Reggae Blog:
For me
personally, within the Fyah -Earth- Wind releases from
I-Grade, initially and maybe still I was most impressed
with Ancient King (since then, my tastes have DEFINITELY
shifted towards NiyoRah) as his style was something
which was more familiar. At that time, still new
listening to Virgin Islands Reggae, I hadn’t really
found an artist who sounded like the Jamaican artists
with the exception of Pressure (who I may have actually
‘discovered’ after Ancient King.
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