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Artist: Abassi All Stars feat. Omar Perry, Minoo & Prince David Cover scan:
Title: Humble Lion EP
Label: Deep Root
Catalogue Number: ROOT031
Format: 10", MP3
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Result: Solid Abassi release
Review date: 2008-07-16
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During the years, Abassi All Stars developed their unique sound. Therefore, nowadays, if you get an Abassi release, you know what will be inside: usually a tough stepper, crispy horns, a soundsystem optimised bass, different (often new) vocalists and some secret ingredients. ;)

"Humble Lion" fits into this category. The riddim is a massive stepper with the snare drum coming between 2/3 and 4/1 and not on 3, the bass sound is raw and the horns keep blazing as if there would be no tomorrow.

Omar Perry, son of Scratch, delivers the first vocal ("Ain't So Fine"). He really sounds completely different than his father. A new singer is introduced with Minoo who does her part in "Jah is Here". Always nice to hear new female voices around. The third vocal comes by Prince David ("Put Life First") from Moa Anbessa who already brought us listening pleasure on several Italian reggae releases. The riddim itself is - of course - provided by Neil Perch. Who else could be behind it? ;)

For fans of the Abassi style, this one surely is a must. Don't expect a new dub innovation here though. It's solid Abassi style. Nothing more, nothing less.