Name: Ganja Man
Brand: Linval Thompson

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IILP15

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2024-07-05

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2024-06-21

3760396024055

Artist

Linval Thompson

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Reggae / Dub

Label GB

Ire Ites

Linval Thompson is a Jamaican reggae and dub musician, record producer, and label owner. Born on October 12, 1954 in Kingston, Jamaica, he was raised by his mother in Queens, New York. Starting his recording career in New York with *r=5911496*, Thompson later returned to Jamaica where he collaborated with *a=Phil Pratt* and worked at the renowned Black Ark studio with *a41272*. He also recorded with *a=Bunny Lee*, resulting in his debut album *m=374808* in 1976.

Thompson's talent extended beyond singing as he began producing his own material. His productions included notable albums like *m=151398* (1978) and the dub album *m=821084*, both released on the esteemed label *l2068*. Alongside his solo work, Thompson became a prominent producer for artists such as Dennis Brown, Cornell Campbell, The Wailing Souls, Barrington Levy, Trinity and more. His collaborations were released through various labels including Trojan Records as well as his own labels: *l63555*, *l57939*, *l540653*, *l944166*, and *l216342*.

Thompson's exceptional productions even served as the foundation for some of *[a33468]*'s most renowned dub albums. Additionally, he has produced albums for Eek-A-Mouse, Freddie McGregor, Tristan Palmer and

With a career spanning over 50 years, Linval Thompson is one of the last living legends of Jamaican reggae. Singer and producer on the famous Thompson Sound label, he has crossed the decades, leaving his indelible mark on roots reggae with numerous hits such as "I Love Marijuana", "Jah Jah The Conqueror" and "Don't Cut Off Your Dreadlocks", as well as albums and singles he has produced with the biggest names in the game, including Barrington Levy, Eek A Mouse, Johnny Osbourne, Freddie McGregor, Horace Andy and Freddie McKay...

His discretion and humility, despite owning one of the biggest reggae catalogs in the world, make him a cornerstone of the music.

After many years of collaboration on stage and in the studio, Linval Thompson and French label Irie Ites Records have joined forces to produce this new album entitled Ganja Man. Comprising 10 tracks and 5 dub versions, this opus showcases Linval's unmistakable voice, recognizable from the very first notes. The album's themes revolve around current social issues, in which the artist encourages us to surpass ourselves on a daily basis and to fight against the corruption of the most powerful. He also highlights the plant he loves so much on Ganja man, the album's eponymous track. Lyrics that will speak to the greatest number of people!

As for the musicians, they include the cream of reggae composers such as the Roots Radics, Jammys, Med Tone, The Ligerians, Irie Ites All Stars, Nambo Robinson and Dean Fraser... All mixed by Roberto Sanchez and Irie Ites for a rootsy result in the image of 70's albums. Of particular note is the exceptional presence of singer and toaster Trinity, featuring on the track Tune In.

Ganja Man is an album that will undoubtedly mark Linval's long career, and will undoubtedly be one of his landmark albums. A must-have for all Reggae Roots fans!

Ganja Man

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Discover Ganja Man by Linval Thompson on Ire Ites label. A timeless reggae legend's new album featuring 10 tracks and 5 dub versions. A must-have for all Reggae Roots fans!