Prince Alla - Run Come '2016/2018

Tracks list

Foundation artists are the roots of Reggae music, no doubt. They are the ones
who, back in the sixties and seventies, provided the basis from which the genre
has grown and keeps growing. Unfortunately, many of them were not treated fair
by promoters and music-companies, and even though their songs were and continue
to be tremendously successful abroad (especially in the UK and Europe), they
rarely reaped the fruits of their talents and efforts. This is the reason why,
outrageous as this may seem, several big names die in poverty or are in dire
need of financial help or medical assistance. Those few who are still active in
the music business (such as Israel Vibration or Max Romeo) deserve our fullest
support, be it in visiting the occasional stage-shows they manage to perform, by
ordering dub plates or, if none of the above, by purchasing their music. This is
your chance to do so: Run Come is the title of a new release by 11-7 Records
that presents veteran Prince Alla fit as ever, delivering six brand-new tracks
in his inimitable fervent vocal style.

The lyrics treat biblical subjects and issues of Rastafarian faith (as in Rasta
Love) and reflect the influence of the years the artist has spent in the Bobo
Camp under Prince Emmanuel I. Thus, we find a new interpretation of his classic
Lots Wife in Pillar Of Salt, and the title track Run Come is a direct call to
the Zion children to assemble in worship. Apart from these spiritual musings,
Prince Alla also has some real-life advice for us. Always Crying tells us to dry
our tears and stop sighing and crying, while Be Thankful advocates an humble,
grateful way of living, among others: You have to be focused with a positive
mind, you have to be creative and always be kind. In Ethiopian Vibes, the elder
sings about his heartfelt wish to go to the promised land, if only once in his
life. This track is actually the highlight of the album (and can be had on Vinyl
as well, since Irie Ites published it on 7), for which both the emotional
delivery of the singer and the powerful additions of Lone Ranger are
responsible, apart from its instrumental finesse, of course.

The cherry on the cake for lovers of Dub: Felix Wolter aka The Dubvisionist has
carefully attended to the six original tracks, creating warm, analogue Dub
versions for each single one of them.


With Stone, Keith Blake aka Prince Alla created a timeless hymn that his fans
adhere to. With Run Come, he continues this legacy and adds new sparkles to his
foundation shine. Big respect to this humble artist, and to Lennart Tacke and
Felix Wolter of 11-7 Records who made sure that Prince Allas voice doesnt remain
muted!

Tracklist:
01. Run Come
02. Run Come (Dub)
03. Prince Alla/Lone Ranger - Ethiopian Vibes
04. Prince Alla/Lone Ranger - Ethiopian (Dub)
05. Always Crying
06. Always (Dub)
07. Rasta Love
08. Dub Love
09. Pillar of Salt
10. Pillar of Dub (Version)
11. Be Thankful
12. Thankful Dub (Version)

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