From North Finland comes a crucial new roots riddim called "Kivijalka" (= stone base, in this case I suppose: solid foundation or similar) from a group called Luonnollinen Kokijamies (=natural experience man or something).

The riddim is very groovy and deep, it's a pleasure to listen to, roots reggae at it's best and in a way that even I like it. And as you might now by now, it's not too easy to convince me of a pure roots tune. But here they achieved it, congratulations.

As vocalists, they present Jah Zebi ("Dem A Di One Yah") who we have heard (and approved) on several brilliant releases during the last maybe 2 years and Jahvice from Helsinki. I think it's the first time I hear Jah Zebi on a roots release and I must say that I wouldn't even have realised that it's him if it wouldn't be stated on the label. He is truly a very good singer.

Jahvice again is known to the internet dub scene for quite some years now since he is present on communities like Versionist and similar. I myself have played with him on a session in Helsinki some years ago and it's good to finally see (hear) him on a vinyl release. On "Last Days" he uses his typical way of singing. I don't know how I shall explain it, maybe like a "growling wailer" or similar. Very unusual and easily to be distinguishable from other singers / MCs. Nice one.

I suppose you have already realised what the problem of this release is. If not: It's a 7" and it has two different vocal cuts on it. That means: no dub! And that's a minus point for DUB Flash. But still, I need to recommend this release to you anyway because it's really one of these tunes you have to have. It's a shame that there is no dub version BUT: I demand a second release on this riddim with one more vocal cut and a heavyweight dub version with a lot of extra effects, ok? :) (And until then, I enjoy the MP3 dub version that I got e-mailed, haha!)

Check out a sample and information (oh well, it's in Finnish though) here but don't be shocked by the price. ;)