Welcome to Eastern Bloc Records

VICTOR AXELROD PRODUCTIONS - If You Ask Me To... (LP)

Catalog Number: DAP070LP

Label: Daptone

Format: Vinyl

Artist: VICTOR AXELROD PRODUCTIONS / VARIOUS

Release Type: Album

Genre: Recommendations, Reggae,

Availability: In stock

£20.99

VICTOR AXELROD PRODUCTIONS - If You Ask Me To... (LP)

Double click on above image to view full picture

Zoom Out
Zoom In

More Views

A collection of singles released between 2007-2023 as well as unreleased tracks from Sugar Minott and Binky Griptite. The genesis of which came via an 11th hour request from Daptone for a Sharon Jones remix (2007) that resulted in the reggae version of “How Long Do I Have To Wait For You?” found here. This opened the door to additional explorations of reggae/soul synergies within the catalog, affirming the musical and cultural link between Daptoneʼs core soul sound and Axelrodʼs passion for Jamaican music. While previous projects like Ticklah Vs. Axelrod and Roots Combination (produced under the alias Ticklah) were inspired by the Jamaica of the 1970s and 80s, this set specifically channels an earlier period in the 1960s when Jamaica was both strikingly original in its continuum of genres but also closely and empathetically attuned to Black American music. Through Axelrodʼs exceptional taste and the notable contributions of guitarist Tom Brenneck, original tapes from Bob & Gene's MoDo discography, members of The Frightnrs, and others from the NYC reggae community, the legacy of trailblazing Jamaican artists like Alton Ellis, Tony Gregory, and Ken Parker continue to resonate and inspire a whole new generation of reggae and soul enthusiasts.

1a. Sugar Minott - One Step Ahead
2a. Leon Dinero - If You Ask Me To
3a. Charles Bradley & The Inversions - Whatcha Doing (To Me)
4a. Bob & Gene - Icanbecool (feat The Inversions)
5a. Binky Griptite - "Lover Like Me" (feat The Inversions)
1b. The Frightnrs - I'd Rather Go Blind
2b. Bob & Gene - I Can't Stand These Lonely Nights (feat The Inversions)
3b. Bob & Gene - It's Not What You Know (It's Who You Know) (feat The Inversions)
4b. Sharon Jones - How Long Do I Have To Wait For You
5b. The Inversions - "Conscience Is Heavy
VICTOR AXELROD PRODUCTIONS - If You Ask Me To... (LP)
  • 1a. Sugar Minott - One Step Ahead
  • 2a. Leon Dinero - If You Ask Me To
  • 3a. Charles Bradley & The Inversions - Whatcha Doing (To Me)
  • 4a. Bob & Gene - Icanbecool (feat The Inversions)
  • 5a. Binky Griptite -
  • 2b. Bob & Gene - I Can't Stand These Lonely Nights (feat The Inversions)
  • 3b. Bob & Gene - It's Not What You Know (It's Who You Know) (feat The Inversions)
  • 4b. Sharon Jones - How Long Do I Have To Wait For You
  • 5b. The Inversions -

Additional Information

Artist VICTOR AXELROD PRODUCTIONS / VARIOUS
Label Daptone
Format Vinyl
Back to date No

You may also be interested in the following product(s)

TENJA FT DUBHEART ROOTS REGGAE BAND ‎– We Chant (7")

TENJA FT DUBHEART ROOTS REGGAE BAND ‎– We Chant (7")

£8.99
GUIDING STAR ORCHESTRA - Communion

GUIDING STAR ORCHESTRA - Communion

£21.98
CORNEL CAMPBELL - Stars/version 7"

CORNEL CAMPBELL - Stars/version 7"

£10.49
 

Other Reggae

Other Recommendations