More and more great reggae music nowadays is recorded all over the world. In this case, great modern deep roots reggae with different modern, urban vibes, creating a style favouring Massive Attack, or the Select Cuts From Blood And Fire Remixes. "Steppin" uses a slow and heavy, hypnotic beat, which works wonders with Daweh's one of a kind delivery. His voice echoes Burning Spear, Israel Vibration and other vintage roots reggae artists, but no one sounds quite like Daweh. Perhaps this was inhereted from his father, who also had a style that was fairly unique, namely Leo Graham. The track was produced by Jonahgold from Sweden, with backing vox and rhythm guitar by Desmond Foster and Swedish reggae-hero Silver Zurf plays lead guitar on this track, which is followed by a very nice dubwise, which sounds and feels even more dreamy than the vocal track.
Great contempary roots music!.

january 2005.

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Ganja Baby / Version Baby - Daweh Congo
Goldheart Music - 7" vinyl single

"Ganja Baby" is the second release by Daweh Congo for the Sweden based Goldheart label. This release features a slow dancehall-like riddim, complete with some hints of indian vibes, creating a tune with a very relaxed feel to it. Daweh declares his love to his beautiful "Ganja Baby" (female or sensemillia, you decide) in his own inimitable and catchy style. Daweh started recording in 1990 for Alton Ellis, and has released four albums to date, "Militancy" (Runnetherlands, 1997), "Human Rights & Justice" (Roots And Culture Records, 2000), "Guidance" (Charm/Jet Star, 2000) and "Jah Children" (Super Vibez, 2004). Not many artists are as easy to distinguish from others as Daweh Congo, due solely to his unique singing style.
Check him out.