Name: Outta Sync
Brand: Don Letts

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COOKLP882X

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Green

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2024-12-31

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The Orchard

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Standard:20

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711297538236

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9999

Green LP

COOKLP882

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711297538212

Black LP

COOKCD882

2023-09-29

711297538229

Artist

Don Letts

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Reggae / Dub

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Cooking Vinyl

Don Letts is a British film director, musician and DJ. Born on 10 January 1956, he has made significant contributions to the music industry throughout his career. With his diverse talents, Letts has become an influential figure in both the film and music worlds.
As a filmmaker, Letts is known for his groundbreaking documentaries that explore various aspects of music culture. His unique perspective and ability to capture raw emotions have earned him critical acclaim and numerous awards.
In addition to his work behind the camera, Letts is also an accomplished musician and DJ. He has collaborated with renowned artists and bands, bringing his distinctive style to their projects. His passion for music shines through in every performance.

Cooking Vinyl is a British indie label that has been around for many years. It was formerly managed by Pete Lawrence, who helped shape the label's success. With a strong reputation in the music industry, Cooking Vinyl has become known for its diverse roster of artists and high-quality releases.

As an authoritative figure in the independent music scene, Cooking Vinyl has made a name for itself by supporting talented artists and providing them with a platform to showcase their work. The label prides itself on its commitment to artistic integrity and innovation.

With the label code LC 7180, Cooking Vinyl continues to be at the forefront of discovering new talent and releasing groundbreaking music across various genres. Whether you're a fan of rock, folk, or electronic music, Cooking Vinyl offers something for everyone with its impressive catalog of releases.

From working with the likes of The Clash and Bob Marley to colliding genres with Big Audio Dynamite, still presenting his own radio show on BBC 6Music, winning a Grammy and receiving an honorary doctorate for his contribution to culture Don Letts appears to have done it all. Indeed along with the release of his best selling autobiography ‘There and Black Again’ last year and ‘Rebel Dread’ a film documenting his life released this year you’d be forgiven for thinking he had. But there’s one thing the 66-year old &nbsp;polymath hasn’t done… until now.

Don Letts now releases his debut album, titled Outta Sync, which was produced by Gaudi. The single 'Outta Sync' a heady cocktail of dubbed out bass heavy rhythms, island vibes n’ spoken word juxtaposed with melodic hooks and harmonies. The album is exactly what you’d anticipate a Don Letts project to sound like. ‘Outta Sync’ the title track is also notable as one of a few songs that can introduce such a storied life within a single verse: “Now, because of my duality, raised on pop and bass, didn't really bother me, ’cause it's all about the taste, I’m the vinyl generation, and that’s how I got my start, combining clothes and music, and I turned it into art.” And that’s just the introduction! Don goes on to reflect upon the changing world around him and his own shifting perceptions.

Ironically he hadn’t really intended to make music of his own. But then lockdown hit and his old friend, producer extraordinaire and Killing Joke bassist Youth encouraged him to give it a go, even sending him some bass lines to work with, yet Don wasn’t entirely convinced. That changed when he worked in the studio with dub producer Gaudi, another long time friend of Don known for his work with Steel Pulse, Lee “Scratch” Perry and Horace Andy to name but a few. The pair &nbsp;produced a remake of Big Audio Dynamite’s ‘Sightsee MC’ for the dub-inspired post-punk band Megative. They then collaborated on a dub remix of B.A.D’s &nbsp;classic ‘E=MC2’ for 2021’s &nbsp;LateNightTales compilation ‘Version Excursion’.

Don and Gaudi sonically clicked and ended up working together in Gaudi’s studio for nine months, three days a week, navigating both lockdown and Don’s arkestral vision. The result was Letts’ debut solo album, produced and co-written by Gaudi. Featuring eleven mostly self-written tracks, Outta Sync reflects his myriad tastes and interests, as well as his unique worldview. It also highlights an intriguing array of guests: the legendary Terry Hall of The Specials, The Flaming Lips’ Wayne Coyne makes an appearance, as does lovers rock queen Hollie Cook. Don co-wrote the song ‘Situationist’ with Zoe Devlin Love, previously of Alabama 3. Keeping it in the family is Don’s daughter Honor, who sings on the sitar-studded electronic groove ‘Civilization’. Collectively it’s a snapshot of who Don Letts really is in the here and now.&nbsp;

Outta Sync

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