Promise Land: Vocals & Version, by Albert "Alchemist" Thompson

Promise Land: Vocals & Version

by Albert "Alchemist" Thompson

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1.	Frankie Paul - Serious Time 03:33	info	buy track
2.	Joseph Cotton - Trod in Africa 03:34	info	buy track
3.	Prince Malachi - Worldwide Poverty 03:32	info	buy track
4.	Anthony John - Rise Above 03:30	info	buy track
5.	Albert "Alchemist" Thompson - Promise Land Version 03:35	info	buy track

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Freestyle Records presents Albert "Alchemist" Thompson's Promise Land, an EP featuring vocal cuts from reggae & dancehall greats Frankie Paul, Joseph Cotton, Prince Malachi & Anthony John, representing a musical collection that has gradually evolved, matured & marinated over the course of the past 32 years - now finally seeing it's first ever release.

Albert Thompson (brother to the great Peter Chemist) was chief engineer at the storied I&I Sound Recording Studio after it moved it's base from Los Angeles to Jamaica in 1989, working with a wide range of heavyweight artists such as Dennis Brown, Bunny Wailer, Mighty Diamonds, Gregory Isaacs & many many more. During some studio downtime in early 1991, Albert laid down the rhythm track (itself a take on Aswad's Love Fire riddim, made most famous by Dennis Brown's iconic Promised land vocal track) with musical assistance from Tony Thomas.

16 years and a move to London later, Albert had founded his Alchemist Recording Studio on Brixton's Acre Lane in a space above the legendary Supertone Records - recording dubplates with talented local artists and touring Jamaican artists alike. Digging out the Promise Land tape, he proceeded to cut these 4 vocals on the version during the course of 2007. Another 16 years gone, and after hearing the tracks following a chance encounter with Albert in South East London, we felt they were finally ready to see release!