Groove Armada share new remix

TROJAN JAMAICA/BMG SHARE NEW U-ROY GROOVE ARMADA REMIX – LISTEN   NEW VIDEO PRODUCED BY JAMAICA SOUNDSYSTEM & GABRIEL JAGGER/WHYNOW STREAMING NOW – WATCH   U-ROY & SHAGGY’S “RULE THE NATION” RECEIVES DISTINCTIVE NEW SPIN FROM LEGENDARY UK DANCE MUSIC DUO   SOLID GOLD U-ROY OUT NOW

"Daddy U-Roy was cutting edge when he came out. It was a unique sound and everybody draw fi it." – Shaggy     Trojan Jamaica/BMG continues to honor and extend the groundbreaking work of the late great U-Roy with today’s premiere of a new Groove Armada remix of U-Roy and Shaggy’s spectacular version of “Rule The Nation.” A new video produced by Jamaica Soundsystem in collaboration with whynow and Rockers the movie is available now for streaming.   LISTEN TO U-ROY & SHAGGY “RULE THE NATION (GROOVE ARMADA REMIX)”   WATCH “RULE THE NATION (GROOVE ARMADA REMIX)” VIDEO   “Rule The Nation (Groove Armada Remix)” sees the 3x GRAMMY® Award-nominated UK dance music duo – Tom Findlay and Andy Cato – recasting the already powerful track with a distinctive and uncompromising new energy.   “We wanted to keep Shaggy and U-Roy’s carnival spirit and re-tweak it for that 3am slot near the subwoofer,” says Groove Armada. “Right to the last minute there was loads more stuff going on. But in the end, as always, less was more. Kick, hat, clap, bass, 2 MCs and some live-to-tape action on the console. To quote Pete Tong, ‘turn it up.’”   “We have loved bringing this track to life,” said Jagger. “We hope we will all continue to celebrate the great works of U-Roy.”   U-Roy and Shaggy’s original rendition of “Rule The Nation” can be found on U-Roy’s critically acclaimed 2021 album, SOLID GOLD U-ROY, available now digitally and on standard 2LP Black Vinyl HERE; Trojan Jamaica/BMG's Limited Edition 2LP Gold Vinyl is exclusively available at VP Records retail outlets in Queens, NY and Miramar, FL, and via VP Reggae HERE.

Groove Armada – L to R: Andy Cato, Tom Findlay  photo credit: David Titlow

SOLID GOLD U-ROY – which also features appearances from such icons as Ziggy Marley, Shaggy, Mick Jones of The Clash, Santigold, Sly & Robbie, David Hinds of Steel Pulse, Big Youth, Jesse Royal, Tarrus Riley, Rygin King, Richie Spice, and Scientist – proved one of last year’s most acclaimed releases. Produced by the Grammy-winning Trojan Jamaica co-chiefs Zak Starkey and Sharna “Sshh” Liguz with Martin “Youth” Glover (of Killing Joke), and mixed by David Sardy (Toots & The Maytals, Oasis, The Who), SOLID GOLD U-ROY further boasts a stellar band of superstar personnel comprised of Zak Starkey on guitar, as well as reggae royalty including the fallen comrade Robbie Shakespeare on bass and backing vocals, Sly Dunbar on drums, Tony Chin on guitar and backing vocals, Robbie Lyn on keyboards, Stingwray on trumpet, and the maestro Dean Fraser on saxophone and backing vocals.   Originally scheduled for release in 2020, SOLID GOLD U-ROY now serves as a musical memorial to the one and only U-Roy, who sadly passed away on February 17, 2021. One of the most profoundly influential reggae stars of his generation, U-Roy left behind an unmatched legacy as an originator of the chatty rhythmic vocal style known as toasting – a key foundational element in the development of rap and hip hop in the 1970s. Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, drummer and joint frontman of The Roots, paid tribute to U-Roy as “the god of toasting,” adding that “without him we wouldn’t have the concept of hip-hop.”    PRAISE FOR SOLID GOLD U-ROY:   “U-Roy – in his late 70s at the time of recording – is at the top of his game, always toasting the track but never letting the song get in the way of his impressionistic approach to lyricism… a lovely reminder of the giant we lost and a righteous reminder that his legacy should be handled with care.” – THE GUARDIAN   “U-Roy remains on form throughout, delivering everything in his relaxed yet confident style, all testament to his enduring talent.” – MOJO   “A genuine triumph and about as good a capper to an influential career as you could hope for… The album really leaves you wishing you could see U-Roy strut that stuff on stage now, but glad you have this terrific final document of his greatness.” – BROOKLYN VEGAN   “Instead of being another flower in the legendary reggae toaster’s pipe, the record now arrives as a celebration of his talent and legacy.” – CONSEQUENCE   “His joyous rhymes and cries can be felt in most MC styles, from dancehall to ragga to jungle to grime, and onto that multi-million-dollar performance at Coachella where Beyoncé and crew told ‘the people!’” – BANDCAMP   “SOLID GOLD U-ROY is about as majestic as one could hope for. A fittingly triumphant final act from an artist who dedicated his life to the advancement of art. It’s at once traditional and futuristic, returning to some of U-Roy’s past victories and somehow rendering them even brighter and more invigorating.” – ALLMUSIC U-ROY SOLID GOLD U-ROY (Trojan Jamaica/BMG)

Tracklist: Trenchtown Rock – performed by U-Roy and Ziggy Marley Man Next Door – performed by U-Roy and Santigold Rule the Nation – performed by U-Roy and Shaggy Tom Drunk – performed by U-Roy and Tarrus Riley Wake the Town – performed by U-Roy Stop That Train – performed by U-Roy and Rygin King Soul Rebel – performed by U-Roy and David Hinds Queen Majesty/Chalice in the Palace – performed by U-Roy and Robbie Shakespeare Small Axe – performed by U-Roy and Jesse Royal Wear You to the Ball – performed by U-Roy and Richie Spice Every Knee Shall – performed by U-Roy and Big Youth with Mick Jones Every Knee Shall Bow (Scientist Dub)   CONNECT WITH TROJAN JAMAICA: Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube