Upliftment by Derrick Sound
Derrick Sound – Upliftment
With Upliftment, Derrick Sound delivers a true homage to the reggae of the late 1990s and early 2000s, a pivotal period that also marked their beginnings as DJs. The project recreates the energy and atmosphere of those years, drawing inspiration from legendary producers such as Fatis Burrell and Bobby Digital.
Entirely produced by the duo, the album brings together iconic voices including Sizzla, Capleton, Lutan Fyah, Luciano, Chezidek, Jah Mason, Peetah Morgan, Turbulence, Fantan Mojah, and Brother Culture. Faithful to the spirit of that era, Upliftment carries a motivating and uplifting message, perfectly encapsulated in its title.
The cover features a photo of Mr Nico and Inspecta Derrick, taken in the early 2000s on Washington Boulevard in Kingston. While many regard the 1970s as reggae’s golden age, for Derrick Sound the early 2000s represent their own golden era — the sound and spirit that shaped their identity and to which this project pays homage.
Formed by Mr Nico and Inspecta Derrick, Derrick Sound has become a key force on the European and international scene, notably through their label Evidence Music and collaborations with reggae greats. With Upliftment, they pay tribute to the reggae heritage that shaped them while sharing it with a new generation of listeners.
Tracklist
| 1. | Bugle, Agent Sasco, Derrick Sound - Upliftment | |
| 2. | Lutan - Blessings | 3:40 |
| 3. | Sizzla, Derrick Sound - Jah Is Always Near | 3:38 |
| 4. | Chezidek, Derrick Sound - Jah Is In Charge | |
| 5. | Turbulence, Derrick Sound - Knock Knock | |
| 6. | Eesah, Derrick Sound - Change We Want | |
| 7. | Peetah Morgan, Derrick Sound - Can't Break Our Souls | |
| 8. | Capleton, Derrick Sound - Tired Of The Drama | |
| 9. | Lutan Fyah, Derrick Sound - Bla Bla Bla | 2:38 |
| 10. | Jah Mason, Derrick Sound - Rumors Of War | |
| 11. | Luciano, Derrick Sound - Old School Rule | 4:30 |
| 12. | Brother Culture, Eesah, Derrick Sound - Badda We Badda | 3:31 |
| 13. | Fantan Mojah, Derrick Sound - Double Standard | |
Credits
DERRICK SOUND - UPLIFTMENT
Face A
1. Bugle & Agent Sasco (Assassin) - Upliftment
2. Lutan Fyah - Blessings
3. Sizzla – Jah Is Always So Near
4. Chezidek – Jah Is In Charge
5. Turbulence – Knock Knock
6. Eesah – Change we want
Face B
7. Peetah Morgan – Can’t Break Our Souls
8. Capleton - Tired Of The Drama
9 Lutan Fyah - Bla Bla Bla
10. Jah Mason – Rumours Of War
11. Luciano – Old School Rule
12. Brother Culture & Eesah – Badda We Badda
13. Fantan Mojah – Double Standard
All riddims produced by Derrick Sound (Etienne et Nicolas Maître)
This album is dedicated to the memory of our friend Chaouki Abbas
All brass instruments are played by Romain Tingueli (saxophone) and Zacharie Ksyk (trumpet and trombone).
