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Joe Armon-Jones

Sorrow

    ‘Sorrow’ is the third in the ‘Aquarii In Dub’ series from musician and producer Joe Armon-Jones, written and produced by Joe in his own studio and released on his own label Aquarii Records.

    Lead single ‘Sorrow’ sees him link up with Nottingham’s Liam Bailey for a single evoking the sound of classic Studio 1 recordings from the golden era of Reggae and dub.

    Joe Armon-Jones flexes his versatility by including two additional versions of ‘Sorrow’, one led by Ezra Collective’s James Mollison on sax, and the other lead by himself on keys; both takes reimagine the original track and breathe new life into an already outstanding work.

    As well as Liam Bailey and James Mollison, 'Sorrow' features Black Midi’s Morgan Simpson on drums, Nubiyan Twist bassist Luke Wynter, and Mark Mollison guitarist for Loyle Carner and Celeste.

    Produced and mixed by Joe Armon-Jones, mastered by Noah Priddle, and released via Armon-Jones own imprint Aquarii Records.

    TRACK LISTING

    1. Sorrow (feat. Liam Bailey)
    2. Sorrowful Dub
    3. Sorrowful Horns (feat. James Mollison)
    4. Sorrowful Rhodes

    Joe Armon-Jones

    Ceasefire

      Joe Armon-Jones returns with ‘Ceasefire’, the second in a series of dub releases on his own Aquarii label, following the release of ‘Wrong Side of Town’, featuring Hak Baker, earlier this year.

      This time Joe teams up with legendary reggae deejay Ranking Joe, as well as saxophonist and fellow Ezra Collective band member James Mollison.

      ‘Ceasefire’ is an uncompromising call for peace at a time of heightened global conflict. Joe Armon- Jones says, “We wrote this song back in 2020 motivated by people who make money off the blood of innocent people. Ranking Joe here is calling for a Ceasefire, not just for the Israeli occupiers but for all those around the globe who would kill another human being, as such an act is despicable and never tolerated.”

      As well as Ranking Joe and James Mollison, ‘Ceasefire’ features Black Midi’s Morgan Simpson on drums, Nubiyan Twist bassist Luke Wynter, and Mark Mollison guitarist for Loyle Carner and Celeste.

      Produced and mixed by Joe Armon-Jones with additional vocal mixing by Prince Fatty, mastered by Noah Priddle, and released via Armon-Jones own imprint Aquarii Records.

      Presented in a printed colour sleeve. Includes artwork print and vinyl-exclusive track, ‘Dubfire’.

      STAFF COMMENTS

      Barry says: A rich, dubby call for peace from Armon-Jones, fellow Ezra Collective member, James Mollison and famed deejay, Ranking Joe. Shimmering keys and throbbing bassy dubs, skittering percussion and jazzy lounge. A poignant, evocative selection from some of the greatest musicians of their generation.

      TRACK LISTING

      Ceasefire (feat. Ranking Joe)
      Dubfire
      Hornsfire (feat. James Mollison)
      Rhodesfire

      Joe Armon-Jones & Hak Baker

      Wrong Side Of Town

        Joe Armon-Jones teams up with Hak Baker and Nubya Garcia on new EP Wrong Side Of Town. The lead single is all about being priced out of London, something Hak Baker has experienced first-hand growing up in East London, and shares “I think it’s time to scream and shout that we’re here to stay, and if you don’t like it, you must be on the wrong side of the town.”

        Musicians on the record include Black Midi’s Morgan Simpson on drums, Nubiyan Twist bassist Luke Wynter, Ezra Collective saxophonist James Mollison playing alongside Nubya Garcia, and additional percussion from Horseman. Mixed by Prince Fatty, mastered by Noah Priddle, and released via Armon-Jones own imprint Aquarii Records. This record marks the first of a dubs series on the way, and each release will include a vinyl exclusive track.

        TRACK LISTING

        1. Wrong Side Of Town (feat. Hak Baker)
        2. Dub Side Of Town
        3. Nubya’s Side Of Town (feat. Nubya Garcia)
        4. Wrong Side Of The Rhodes

        Joe Armon-Jones & Maxwell Owin

        Archetype

          Archetype’ is an exorcism of South London’s underground spirit. It’s a sound world which draws on its ancestral echoes as equally as it captures the pulse of a city on the edge of evolution.

          The twelve-track collaborative record is the product of two magnetised forces who should almost repel: producer, composer and keyboard player Joe Armon- Jones, and producer / DJ Maxwell Owin.

          At the fore of the scene south of the river, they draw on different instincts, different disciplines, different strengths - and converge them to make something which is both challenging and startlingly fresh.

          Guest features on the record include Lex Amor, Shabaka Hutchings, Fatima, Rocks FOE, O the Ghost, Mala, Maysia Osu and YUIS.

          ‘Archetype’ is caught somewhere between the club and the bedroom, both communal and intimate - something common to Joe’s world of jazz, soul and improvisation and Maxwell’s, of the sprawling sounds of hardcore continuum, from jungle to dubstep and drill.

          TRACK LISTING

          1. Archetype (feat. O The Ghost)
          2. Ode 2 Reverb
          3. 4Seasons (feat. Rocks FOE)
          4. Rago’s Garage (feat. Shabaka Hutchings)
          5. Grief (feat. Lex Amor)
          6. Don’t Tip Me Over (feat. Fatima)
          7. Lost In The Function
          8. Do I Keep Going
          9. Pedal Bike
          10. Sisyphean (feat. O The Ghost)
          11. Ikigai (feat. Mala, Marysia Osu & YUIS)
          12. Adrenaline/Oxygen

          Joe Armon-Jones & Fatima

          Tinted Shades

            Fatima and Joe Armon-Jones unite for Tinted Shades; a three track EP that asserts personal truths whilst juxtaposing dark times with hopeful optimism - spanning soul, hip hop and R&B. The Tinted Shades collaboration will be released on Armon-Jones’ imprint Aquarii Records.

            Swedish soul singer with Hip Hop in her blueprint, Fatima is a vocal powerhouse with a beautiful tone who has written and collaborated with the likes of JD Reid, Purist, Larry Heard, Floating Points, Knxwledge, Scoop DeVille, Flako, Dam Funk and Shafiq Husayn.

            Between his highly acclaimed solo work and his work with the influential Ezra Collective, Joe Armon-Jones is at the epicentre of the London underground scene and has collaborated with the late Tony Allen, Mahalia, Nubya Garcia, Greentea Peng, Poppy Ajudha, Moses Boyd and Ego Ella May.

            STAFF COMMENTS

            Millie says: The collab I've always wanted, favourites Fatima and Joe Armon-Jones combine their talents to deliver this soul-drenched 12", a perfect balance of jazz and R&B this just slips down.

            TRACK LISTING

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            Tinted Shades
            Love Life Hope


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