Albert Malawi – Children Of The Emperor (LP)

Big moves from Berlin's Buyreggae! They're back with another essential release that's guaranteed to get the reggae massive excited - "Children Of The Emperor" by the legendary Albert Ilawi Malawi. Albert's story starts at the legendary Alpha Boys School in the late 60s, where he mastered the drums and worked as a selector for the Alpha sound system. These formative experiences shaped his musical DNA and launched a career that this album celebrates in style. But Albert was way more than just a drummer - he was a complete artist: singer, songwriter, producer, and selector for the Jah Love sound system, which had deep ties to The Twelve Tribes of Israel movement and their Rastafarian teachings. He was right there at the beginning, helping pioneer both Rastafarian culture and roots reggae as we know it. These 10 tracks from the 70s and 80s are the real deal - pure authenticity, righteous vibes, deep spiritual conviction, and serious musicality. This is roots reggae that hits you in the soul and stays with you forever. Albert brought in the top session players of the era and recorded at the most respected studios such as Channel One and Harry J's, with mixing legends like Sylvan Morris and Errol Thompson working their magic at the controls.