THE MAD GEEZERS – Genius Of Love / Genius Of Dub – 7” – Vinyl [JAN 23]

Description

7” – Limited Edition Black Vinyl.

The Mad Geezers are basically F-Spot mainstays Night Owls Dan Ubick, Dave Wilder, and Roger Rivas, but with long-time friend and drum guru, Oliver Charles (Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals, Gogol Bordello) behind the kit. Its safe to say that these four musicians love their Ska, Rocksteady, roots, and dub, but for this lineup, the four Mad Geezers collectively decided to explore their other obsession… early Jamaican Dancehall.

First on producer Dan Ubicks To Do list was to channel the fun, attitude, and natural talent on records by Jamaican legends like Yellowman, U-Roy, Sister Nancy, Barrington Levy, Bunny Wailer, and Freddie McGregor. Secondly, find a song that no Jamaican artist has covered, but every DJ on the planet loves, and flip it into a Dancehall groove. Hmm What about Tom Tom Clubs Genius of Love? Ooh! Thats it! So, The Mad Geezers broke out synths, Syn drums, and invited some friends to the party, stepping up to the plate with the brand-new F-Spot Records 45 Genius Of Love b/w Genius Of Dub (Roger Rivas Dub Version).

Featuring vocals by one of Jamaicas shining jewels, Ranking Joe & Oaklands chosen daughter, Destani Wolf (who many will recall from top-selling Night Owls singles such as After Laughter and Lets Stay Together,) this 7 is a sure shot. With its iconic bass line and catchy synth hook, this 1981 decade-long crate essential is in the collective unconscious at this point. Whether you found it as a Talking Heads fan, or as a rap music fan via Dr. Jeckyll & Mr. Hydes Genius Rap or Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Fives Its Nasty, the groove is infectious. Its hard to imagine no one had yet infused this punk-disco powerhouse with a dancehall injection until now.

Tracklist:

A: Genius of Love

B: Genius of Dub