{"product_id":"smudge-all-stars-our-lives-ft-lee-scrath-perry-earl-16-dennis-bovell-12-black-vinyl-rsd-2026","title":"Smudge All Stars - Our Lives ft Lee Scrath Perry, Earl 16, Dennis Bovell  - 12\" - Black Vinyl  [RSD 2026]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis product is a RECORD STORE DAY 2026 title and not available to pre-order.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable to buy \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003ein-store\u003c\/span\u003e from \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e8am\u003c\/span\u003e on \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003eSaturday\u003c\/span\u003e, 18\/04\/2026 (Record Store Day).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRemaining copies will be available to buy \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003eonline\u003c\/span\u003e from \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e8pm\u003c\/span\u003e on \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003eMonday \u003c\/span\u003e20\/04\/2026.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEncompassing celebrated artists such as George Clinton, Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry, Alfred Pee Wee Ellis and many more, star-studded funk collective, Smudge All Stars will release their remix ep ‘Our Lives’ via Violent Drum Recordings on April 18, 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith renowned session musician Richie Stevens at the helm, Smudge All Stars is a sprawling intelligence network reflecting London’s cultural melting pot – it’s ever-revolving door policy deep-rooted by some of music’s most esteemed innovators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe group’s debut single, ‘Our Lives’ marries funk and reggae’s vintage relationship and is a ray of sunshine reminding all to get the most out of life, even in these increasingly testing times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRichie Stevens: “Reggae has a big place in our hearts by virtue of the cultural history of the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt was common for funk bands to put one, reggae-flavoured, tune on their album, so we thought we would keep up the tradition. It has come to our attention that the lyrics of reggae from the 60’s and 70’s, especially the ‘conscious’ tunes, were spot on! So here is a continuation of a golden tradition.” Delivering an intricate dub, ‘Our Lives’ is a revivalist anthem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShowcasing instrumentation from Dennis Bovell and pronounced vocals from the late great legendary Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry and Leftfield\/Dreadzone collaborator Earl Sixteen, the track is a resonant beckon call to the forever distinctive sound of Jamaica.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIts breezy lyrics drift through consciously delivered preaching for carefree enlightenment and stands up as a timeless restoration of the genres intrinsically good-natured temperament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e‘Our Lives’ marks the first release from the self-titled Smudge All Stars debut album, which is available on vinyl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis limited-edition remix ep comes loaded with the rootsy original mix, plus three killer reworks from Jamiroquai’s DJ D-Zire, Richie’s dub alias Dubversive, and heavyweight dub machine scientist Fletcher Fathoms.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Violent Drum Recordings","offers":[{"title":"RSD 2026 - 12\" - Black Vinyl","offer_id":56979093815679,"sku":"PXS-04221","price":23.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0271\/7256\/9185\/files\/5ee7df4e6275dcaaea79292783bbc2c6.jpg?v=1771418833","url":"https:\/\/phoenix-sounds.co.uk\/products\/smudge-all-stars-our-lives-ft-lee-scrath-perry-earl-16-dennis-bovell-12-black-vinyl-rsd-2026","provider":"PHOENIX SOUNDS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}