{"title":"Manudigital","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"step-up","title":"Step Up","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith 2 solo albums («Digital Pixel » in 2016 and « Bass Attack » in 2018 ), a dozen of EPs and more than 800 shows performed all over the globe, the most international French beatmaker in the world of Reggae is back on November 2023 with his brand new album « Step Up », in which he pushes further the fusion between Reggae and Bass Music. With « Step Up » Manudigital made his music evolves toward more electronic and hybrid productions. He navigates between musical genres like no one does, inviting guests from all over the world. Armed with his bass, MPC and synthesiser, Manudigital surrounded himself with no less than 17 hand-picked artists to make his productions their own. « (…) I was already working on my upcoming album and I thought I would keep this small Reggae loop to take it to another style, fully electronic which has given my new album’s DNA » - Manudigital about the track « Step Up » The album opens with the eponymous explosive track « Step Up » featuring veteran Jamaican deejay Joseph Cotton and British Drum \u0026amp; Bass MC Bellyman, author of the successful YouTube video series « Carz Barz ». Among the artists of the British underground musical scene, Reggae\/Soul genius Liam Bailey has been invited on the Pop-infused Digital Reggae track « Enough » which will delight the lovers of soulful Reggae. Manudigital also reminds us Reggae has always be his first love and, after having produced Alborosie and Protoje’s hit « Strolling » a few years ago, he proposed the Sicilian MC to collaborate with Jamaican artist Yami Bolo on the track « Reggae Music and Love ». A big tune built upon a classic digital riddim in the Jamaican way, a catchy chorus carried by the high voice of Yami Bolo and the legendary flow of Alborosie of the verses. Cult band Asian Dub Foundation’s singer Ghetto Priest takes also part of the project with « Rasta Corner », MC Caporal Negus joins Manudigital on « Dub and Bass » and on tour, and Jolly Joseph sings on « The world is Hell » for the Reggae Dub tracks of the album. In terms of surprises, Manudigital takes pleasure in inviting benchmark artists in each musical genres, walking through Lo Fi Hip-Hop’s path with the Dancehall President aka Skarra Mucci on « Fi Di Youths », Baile Funk with Punjabi-American rapper Alo Wala and their song « Love on Tap » or even Afrobeat with Dynamq for the last song « Piki Piki ». Finally, whereas Manudigital will soon celebrate his career 10th anniversary and as his name resonates in sound systems from all over the world, we appreciate each risk taken and each nod to Reggae Culture, wondering what his next shape will be.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"X - Ray Productions","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50395202257227,"sku":"2143703","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50395202584907,"sku":"2143718","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/MANUDIGITAL-Step-Up_333044f0_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726457448"},{"product_id":"digital-uk-session-2","title":"Digital UK Session","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe French producer, Manudigital, behind the now iconic \"Digital Sessions,\" announces a new season which this time highlights the UK scene! After exploring the streets of Kingston, New York, Mexico, and even Trinidad \u0026amp; Tobago in search of ambassadors from the golden age of digital reggae and dancehall, Manudigital has now turned his attention to the vibrant metropolis of London. Armed with the legendary Casio MT40 keyboard, or \"Sleng Teng Keyboard,\" Manudigital has connected with singers and MCs who have written the history of the UK scene rooted in Jamaican culture: ragamuffin, jungle, grime, drum \u0026amp; bass, stepper, and more. All the developments in Jamaican music born in England over the last thirty years are represented here by a \"who's who\" of those who have shaped and continue to shape this exciting scene. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"X-Ray Production","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50442765238603,"sku":"2202372","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/test_a704cc23_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727004261"},{"product_id":"digital-kingston-session-vol-2","title":"Digital Kingston Session Vol. 2","description":"\u003cp\u003eNewly awarded Dub Artist of the Year 2020 , Manudigital presents the second volume of his famous \u003ci\u003eDigital Kingston Session\u003c\/i\u003e on vinyl, three years after the release of volume 1 in 2018! These videos filmed in the streets of Kingston, in which the producer invites Jamaican singers from the golden age of digital Reggae to perform their classics in one take on riddims that he plays with the legendary Casio MT40 or \u003ci\u003eSleng Teng Keyboard \u003c\/i\u003e, have become a real institution! \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"X-Ray Production","offers":[{"title":"Black | LP","offer_id":50468161585483,"sku":"1121982","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/899b522a-3b93-46eb-958e-f03addc06c4f_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727345605"}],"url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/fr\/collections\/manudigital.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}