Well, the sun is shining so I thought that was a good excuse as any to post up this summertime joint.
Aswad (Arabic for "black") are the UK's premier reggae group, noted for adding strong R&B and soul influences to the reggae sound. They have been around since the mid-1970s, having released a total of 21 albums.
Current members
- Angus "Drummie Zeb" Gaye – vocals, drums (1975–present)
- Tony "Gad" Robinson – vocals, bass, keyboards (1976–present)
Former members
- Brinsley "Dan" Forde – vocals, rhythm guitars (1975–1996, 2009)
- Donald "Dee" Griffiths – lead guitars (1975–1980)
- George "Ras" Oban – bass (1975–1979)
- Courtney "Khaki" Hemmings – keyboards (1975–1976)
Aswad released their most recent material in 2009, with the album City Lock. They released the singles "What Is Love?" and "Do That Thing" in the same year.
These boys are artists of the highest order.
Next To You is such a nice track, taking me back to blazing summer afternoons in the early nineties. This one's thirty years old next year. Feeling old yet?
It feels more R&B than reggae, although with reggae overtones, obviously. The Roughneck Mix is your extended version, so investigate that if you're into the tune. The Jazz mix ain't really Jazz at all, but does make for a nice variation, being a little more piano driven. The Dimension Dub is a sample fest and also a very competent variation that's worth checking.
It feels more R&B than reggae, although with reggae overtones, obviously. The Roughneck Mix is your extended version, so investigate that if you're into the tune. The Jazz mix ain't really Jazz at all, but does make for a nice variation, being a little more piano driven. The Dimension Dub is a sample fest and also a very competent variation that's worth checking.
- Next To You
- Next To You (Roughneck Mix)
- Next To You (Jazz Mix)
- Next To You (Dimension Dub Mix)
This song and maxi Priest close to you was killing 💯💪
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