The UK Players & Friends // Hills & Valleys, Rivers & Streams (Tribute to Idren Natural) LP
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1996年から活動しているダブバンドThe UK Playersが、2026年5月にJah Works Internationalからリリースしたレコードです。
欧州サウンドシステムカルチャーに貢献したIdren Naturalへのトリビュートアルバムです。
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12" black vinyl.
Tracklist:
A1 The UK Players feat. MandiLion - Alpha
A2 The UK Players feat. Ras Cloud - Natural Vibe
A3 The UK Players feat. Fellowdread - Word & Flesh
A4 The UK Players feat. Rootsman Rak - All About Love
A5 The UK Players feat. Barry Isaac - Remember Him
B1 The UK Players feat. Tony Roots- Rise Up Rasta Children
B2 The UK Players feat. Albaroot - Song For The Riverman
B3 The UK Players feat. Lyrical Benjie - One Step Ahead
B4 The UK Players feat. Iman Isachaar - The Prayer
From the label:
"Idren Natural aka Ras Natural aka InI Oneness, DJ, Singer, Chanter, Musician, was a pivotal player and pillar of UK/European Roots, Reggae, Dub, Sound System Culture.
A humble Rastaman who did so much for so many, inasmuch as inspiring, encouraging, and connecting. He selflessly helped those less fortunate than himself. A strong advocate of the culture and
philosophy of Rastafari. He was a commanding presence who lit up the stage, giving JAH all the glory. His passing was a great loss to the community.
The UK Players Dub Band formed in 1996. They teamed up with Ras Natural/InI Oneness to record their debut 7” single ‘Further’ for Jah Works with Producer Jah Rej. This single gained exposure via Jah Shaka, Abashanti, and King Shiloh Sound Systems, even the famous Radio 1 DJ ‘John Peel’ played it.
More recordings with Jah Rej at Seventh Sense Studio led to the debut album ‘Take Heed’. During the halcyon days of InI Oneness & The UK Players (1997-2004) they toured the UK and Europe, clocking up over 250 gigs in that time. Amongst brethren within the Rastafari community, the band became affectionately known as Ras Naturals band. Friends of Natural like Ras Iyah, Tony Roots, Sister Aisha, Wayne McArthur, and Barry Isaacs (among others) performed with them during this time. Members of InI Oneness & The UK Players never split up, throughout the years they branched out into other projects, reconvening for specials and one offs.
Following Idren Naturals passing in 2022, the band stepped up to play his memorial show, where the idea formulated of making a tribute album to him. Ben King offered the use of Earth Works studio to help realise the vision. Work began with longtime live sound engineer Supa
Yout’ in March 2024. Jah Rej assisted production on a number of these recordings, and sadly passed during the making of it, the last album he worked on. Various vocalists who were close to Natural, submitted vocals across the following year.
The album was mixed and dubbed in March ‘25 at Earth Works by Soupa Yout' & Kingsway. Artwork and written memories/testimonials were then assembled. Everyone involved in the creation of this album knew Idren Natural personally. This album shines a spotlight on his spirit. Carrying songs of tribute, and messages for the times."
Artist : The UK Players & Friends
Label : Jah Works International
cat no : JW052LP
Release date : 8th May 2026
1996年から活動しているダブバンドThe UK Playersが、2026年5月にJah Works Internationalからリリースしたレコードです。
欧州サウンドシステムカルチャーに貢献したIdren Naturalへのトリビュートアルバムです。
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12" black vinyl.
Tracklist:
A1 The UK Players feat. MandiLion - Alpha
A2 The UK Players feat. Ras Cloud - Natural Vibe
A3 The UK Players feat. Fellowdread - Word & Flesh
A4 The UK Players feat. Rootsman Rak - All About Love
A5 The UK Players feat. Barry Isaac - Remember Him
B1 The UK Players feat. Tony Roots- Rise Up Rasta Children
B2 The UK Players feat. Albaroot - Song For The Riverman
B3 The UK Players feat. Lyrical Benjie - One Step Ahead
B4 The UK Players feat. Iman Isachaar - The Prayer
From the label:
"Idren Natural aka Ras Natural aka InI Oneness, DJ, Singer, Chanter, Musician, was a pivotal player and pillar of UK/European Roots, Reggae, Dub, Sound System Culture.
A humble Rastaman who did so much for so many, inasmuch as inspiring, encouraging, and connecting. He selflessly helped those less fortunate than himself. A strong advocate of the culture and
philosophy of Rastafari. He was a commanding presence who lit up the stage, giving JAH all the glory. His passing was a great loss to the community.
The UK Players Dub Band formed in 1996. They teamed up with Ras Natural/InI Oneness to record their debut 7” single ‘Further’ for Jah Works with Producer Jah Rej. This single gained exposure via Jah Shaka, Abashanti, and King Shiloh Sound Systems, even the famous Radio 1 DJ ‘John Peel’ played it.
More recordings with Jah Rej at Seventh Sense Studio led to the debut album ‘Take Heed’. During the halcyon days of InI Oneness & The UK Players (1997-2004) they toured the UK and Europe, clocking up over 250 gigs in that time. Amongst brethren within the Rastafari community, the band became affectionately known as Ras Naturals band. Friends of Natural like Ras Iyah, Tony Roots, Sister Aisha, Wayne McArthur, and Barry Isaacs (among others) performed with them during this time. Members of InI Oneness & The UK Players never split up, throughout the years they branched out into other projects, reconvening for specials and one offs.
Following Idren Naturals passing in 2022, the band stepped up to play his memorial show, where the idea formulated of making a tribute album to him. Ben King offered the use of Earth Works studio to help realise the vision. Work began with longtime live sound engineer Supa
Yout’ in March 2024. Jah Rej assisted production on a number of these recordings, and sadly passed during the making of it, the last album he worked on. Various vocalists who were close to Natural, submitted vocals across the following year.
The album was mixed and dubbed in March ‘25 at Earth Works by Soupa Yout' & Kingsway. Artwork and written memories/testimonials were then assembled. Everyone involved in the creation of this album knew Idren Natural personally. This album shines a spotlight on his spirit. Carrying songs of tribute, and messages for the times."
Artist : The UK Players & Friends
Label : Jah Works International
cat no : JW052LP
Release date : 8th May 2026
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