In 1979, Neil Fraser (artistically known as Mad Professor) founded Ariwa Sounds, the longest-serving and one of the most influential independently owned Reggae studios and record labels in the UK. From humble beginnings set up in the front room of Neil's home in South London recording on 4-track and homemade equipment, Ariwa would go on to record and release over 300 albums including works from some of the most impactful and storied artists of their time in the genres of Reggae, Dub, and Lovers Rock

Whilst our previous release in collaboration with Ariwa captured the label's early sound, a shared performance with Neil in Osaka and regular visits to his South London studio inspired us to assemble this 15-track compilation, showcasing the label's output across 45 years. Our release emphasizes some of the label's greatest vocalists: Johnny Clarke, Sandra Cross, Kofi, U Roy, Sister Nancy, Queen Omega, Aisha, Garnett Cross, Abel Miller, Horace Andy and more ― presenting the Motown and Stax influences in the Lovers Rock, but also provides a glimpse into the dubbier and more experimental side of the label, showcasing Ariwa's commitment to quality but also their personality, philosophy and their humour. Love songs, break-up songs, socially engaged songs, dub experimentations ― this compilation is not a "best of" Ariwa but a diverse and honest celebration of the label through the lens of Melodies International.

Artist: Mad Professor, Various
Title: Ariwa Sounds
Label: Melodies International
Format: LP

A1: Johnny Clarke - Come Back To Me
A2: Sgt. Pepper - Wake Up
A3: Mad Professor & Joe Ariwa feat. Horace Andy - Non Violence Dub
A4: U Roy - Old School Music
B1: Davina Stone - Silly Wasn't I
B2: Kofi - Didn't I
B3: Sandra Cross - Can't Let Dub Go
B4: Mad Professor feat. Mafia & Fluxy - 6 Million Dub
C1: Ariwa Posse feat. Abel Miller - Everytime I See My Baby
C2: Kofi - Losing Time For Love
C3: Aisha - Can You Feel It (1990)
C4: Sandra Cross - I Lived For You
D1: Sister Nancy - Live The Life You Love
D2: Queen Omega - Rocking and Popping
D3: Ranking Ann - Liberated Woman

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入荷日: 2026年08月25日
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