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Fantastic booklet with sleeve notes compiled by Dub Mart (Martin Langford) from an interview conducted by David Rootikal Hill.
Track Listing:

1 Johnny Osbourne 'Rise Up' Discomix 08:00
2 Admirel Tibet 'Permission' 06:01
3 RAS 'The Garden' 03:59
4 Orville Smith 'Fight Fight' Discomix 06:25
5 Indica All Stars 'Open Our Eyes' (Phoebes Cut) 03:49
6 Danny Red 'Dance Get Overload' Discomix 04:42
7 Bob Skeng 'Education' Discomix 05:03
8 RAS feat. Earl Sixteen 'Natural Roots' 03:43
9 Orville Smith 'Financial Circumstance' Discomix 06:04
10 Willie Williams 'Saints' Discomix 07:30
11 Orville Smith ‘Builder’s Temple’ 04:01
12 Manasseh meets The Equalizer 'Absentee Dub' 03:57
13 Earl 16 'Always on the Run' 03:59
14 Mikey Mystic 'South Africa' 04:21
15 Manasseh meets The Equalizer 'Souljah’ 05:33

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‘Rise Up’ - The Riz Records Story
Various Artists

15 Track CD, Download and Ltd Vinyl Part 1 and Part 2

For Reggae Archive Records latest lovingly compiled and annotated testament to the nascent UK roots/dub scene of the 1990s, we've gone straight for one of the best with “Rise Up – The Riz Records Story”. With an output that spanned most of the decade and a catalogue that stretched beyond the usual handful of singles to include some very strong albums, Riz was a powerhouse for the revival of UK reggae and the growth in it's popularity that continues to this day.
After much difficulty in deciding which of the many first rate tracks we'd have to leave off due to time constraints, we've achieved a fantastic selection of 15 of the best the label has to offer. If that wasn't enough, six of the tracks feature exclusive discomixes from Rootikal's David Hill whilst tracks from Willie Williams and Earl 16 are previously unreleased. How and why these excellent tracks slipped through the net is now forgotten; it definitely wasn't down to lack of quality.
One of the labels strengths was the ability to attract and record leading Jamaican artists as well as those from the UK. In addition to Willie Williams and Earl 16, we've included tracks from Johhny Osbourne, Admiral Tibet, Danny Red, Bob Skeng, Orville Smith, Mikey Mystic, Indica All Stars and of course the ever present Riz All Stars, the sort of line-up that most of the UK's independent reggae labels could only have dreamed of recording. All the tracks were taken from the original master tapes with everyone involved in the project aiming to achieve the best possible sound. We think we've achieved it and this really is a treat for those who value sound quality; these tracks have never sounded better.
In addition to the music, the package also contains extensive sleeve notes recounting the label's story with contributions from key players Nick Manasseh and Gil Cang as well as archive images, with the vinyl version coming in hand screen printed sleeves. Whether a long time fan looking to fill in some gaps or upgrade worn out singles or just a reggae fan looking for a great compilation with nothing but strong tracks you may not be familiar with, then this album is for you.
“Rise Up – The Riz Records Story” is released by Reggae Archive Records on 27th January 2013 on CD, digital download and as an extremely limited vinyl pressing, spread across two separate LPs, complete with screen printed sleeves and sleeve note insert. Between them the two records contain all 15 tracks, available from all good retailers and direct from Reggae Archive Records.

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ARTIST: Various Artists
TITLE: ‘Rise Up’ – The Riz Records Story
RELEASE DATE: 27th January 2014
LABEL / DISTRIBUTION: Reggae Archive Records / Shellshock
FORMAT: CD, Digital Download and strictly Limited Edition LP’s Part 1 and Part 2 (Screen Printed Jackets)
CAT NO / BARCODE: RARC008CD / 5052571052921 RARC008V / 5052571051412 (Part 1) RARC009V / 5052571051511 (Part 2)

Reggae Archive Records is a record label dealing in British Reggae from the 70's, 80's and 90's.

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