Rockers Galore
Vamos a la Playa
Watch the videos for 'Sweet Sensei' and 'Blood In The Sand'
Release: 13 September 2024
Philadelphia reggae-hip hop fusion outfit ROCKERS GALORE debuts album 'Vamos a la Playa'
FOR FANS OF: Bob Marley and the Wailers, Black Uhuru, Residente, Sublime, Rancid, Tribal Seeds, Soja, Bad Bunny, Iya Terra, The Movement, Steel Pulse
INFLUENCED BY: Wyclef, Bob Marley, Residente, Tribal Seeds, Steppenwolf, DENM, Midland, Sublime, Future, Rancid, and Peso Pluma
FOCUS TRACKS: Sweet Sensei, Charm City, Blood In The Sand, Let The Light In, Top fo the Mountain, Sweet Sensei Dub
FCC Clean
FOR SHARING
'Vamos a la Playa' album https://rockersgalore.bandcamp.com/album/vamos-a-la-playa
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/2IjacDBYrNdWiHStondu1A
'Sweet Sensei' ft. Talia Morris & Timi Dread https://youtu.be/otcTD5B1954
Bandcamp https://rockersgalore.bandcamp.com/track/sweet-sensei-ft-talia-morris
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/2znP1ii0g8Q2z8HHHGmSiT
'Blood In The Sand' feat. Joe Jordan https://youtu.be/beWvM7bjJYw
Bandcamp https://rockersgalore.bandcamp.com/track/blood-in-the-sand-ft-joe-jordan
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/1Pz3NZWiY3Ju45FQFt7vCu
Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/artist/rockers-galore/1125088210
FOR REVIEW & AIRPLAY
Album preview https://on.soundcloud.com/LBpGcYw9jeV8ijQm7
Online press kit https://haulix.promo/93e6
Download via Google Drive https://bit.ly/3XWQt1n
"'Blood In The Sand' stuns with its meticulous craftsmanship. Crowned with a smooth and captivating rhythm, this music boasts an extremely unique feel, seamlessly blending a one-of-a-kind melody with a groove that’ll lock you in" ~ Amplify Music Magazine
"A sonic embrace of the tropics... a potent blend of Marley's optimism, Black Uhuru's raw energy, and Steel Pulse's conscious lyrics, creates a hypnotic soundscape that transports you to a white-sand beach, the salty breeze carrying the infectious beat into your soul" ~ The Spill Magazine
Philadelphia reggae-hip hop collective Rockers Galore presents their debut album 'Vamos a la Playa'. Truly a labor of love, this record is the product of four years of songwriting, rehearsals, pre-production and arrangements. From initial sketches through to full realization, these tracks eventually crystallized in a professional studio, where the final recordings were completed and ultimately mixed and mastered.
Founded in 2008 by multi-instrumentalist Blayer Point du Jour, Rockers Galore transformed from a solo project to a songwriting partnership with guitarist Adam Benites, and then gradually involved other passionate and visionary artists. With a fantastic and infectious fusion of old-school funk and brand-new spunk, they cleverly blend roots, hip hop, reggae, rock, Haitian kompa music and Latin rhythms. Since releasing their debut 'Port Au Prince' EP in 2011, they have released numerous singles and EPs.
Blayer Point du Jour explains, "For this album, we took our time and waited until we felt inspired to write. This is a mix of rhythms we enjoy playing. We aim to honor our diverse backgrounds in music and create a new sound that people have not heard before. We believe this is our best work to date. I grew up with a lot of first-generation Americans. We all came from different backgrounds but we learned to respect each others’ cultures. I try to mix the genres in an effort to bring everyone together.”
Most of the album tracks were recorded, mixed & mastered at Milkboy the Studio by Tommy Joyner (of Digable Planets), who has overseen recordings by James Taylor, Dave Matthews and Miley Cyrus, among many other notable artists. 'Blood In The Sand' is the exception, being mixed & mastered by Arik Creep at Creep Records Studio.
"We are all happy it's completed and excited for the release. I feel like having home studios really helps the process. Hours of trying to make something happen in a room with your friends is always awesome but doesn't always work. It is nice to be able to plug in, record the idea, send it and let it breathe. I've always tried and wanted to add Latin flavor to my playing. I think it comes through on this and I'm very happy about it. It's a nice progression in our musical growth as a band," sayd Adam Benites.
Charles Francis Duquesne adds, "This album has a vibe that I like and it showcases our sound as a unit. I think people will appreciate what we’re trying to put out there in the world. I like how we pair up our guest artist to the tracks that we have on this album - each track is even stronger for it. I want folks to walk away from this with the feeling that they found the perfect soundtrack to their lives so, no matter what kind of day you’re having, you can put on this album and just wash all the madness away."
Earlier, Rockers Galore shared the invigorating single 'Blood In The Sand', featuring Philadelphia guitarist Joe Jordan (Oxymorrons, Pure Hell, JJX) and a passionate spoken-word performance by Sydelle Prosopio, as well as 'Sweet Sensei', a dose of pure sunshine in sonic form that was inspired by the love of music and sinsemilla, nature's elixir and bringer of verdant euphoria.
Fusing musical talents and cultural influences, Rockers Galore takes us on a journey through sound and storytelling, celebrating the power of collaboration and the blending of cultures.
"I am so happy to have finally completed this album. It took about 4 years of soul-searching. I forced myself to be patient and wait to be inspired, instead of just writing a bunch of songs. I learned inspiration comes from all kinds of places when you just live your life. We took some risks on this album and I think it paid off. We want to create a new sound while paying homage to our Caribbean and Latin roots. We are all in the fight of life together. I like to think our music can bring different cultures together. We take old-school Caribbean and Latin rhythms and add a bit of rock and roll to them. You are gonna hear different beats and grooves. We try to write fun drum and bass music. You hear some spiritual lyrics and some tales about our immigrant backgrounds," says Blayer Point du Jour.
As of September 13, the 'Vamos a la Playa' album' is available from fine digital platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp.
CREDITS
Music written by Blayer Point du Jour & Adam Benites
Blayer Point du Jour - Lyrics, Vocals, Keyboards and Bass
Adam Benites - Guitar
Joe Jordan - Guitar
Tyler Hayduk - Keyboards
Michael Pipitone - Drum Programming
Chris Tolomeo - Trumpet
Josiah Krawiec - Saxophone
Timi Dread - Vocals on 'Sweet Sensei'
Talia Morris - Vocals on 'Sweet Sensei'
Sydelle Prosopio - Spoken word on 'Blood In The Sand'
Produced by Blayer Point du Jour and Adam Benites
‘Sweet Sensei’ recorded, mixed & mastered by Tommy Joyner at Milkboy the Studio
'Blood In The Sand' mixed & mastered at Creep Records by Arik Creep
Cover artwork by Michael Pipitone
Artist photos by Adam Wallacavage
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR
VIDEO CREDITS
Video filmed by @Southstphilly, Carlie Sweeney & Melissa Rivera
Video edited by Marques Adams
Blayer Point du Jour – vocals and guitar
Charles Francis Duquesne – conga
Julius Rivera – djembe
Talia Morris – backing vocals
TRACK LIST
01. Celebration Life ft. Gravy
02. Blood in the Sand ft. Joe Jordan
03. Roots Rock Reggae
04. Sweet Sensei ft. Talia Morris
05. Troddin Out of Babylon ft. Johnny Douglas
06. Top of the Mountain ft. Johnny Douglas
07. Let the Light in ft. Kuf Knotz
08. Charm City ft. I Yahn I Arkestra
09. Troddin Outta Babylon Dub - DJ Architekt
10. Sweet Sensei Dub - DJ Architekt
Keep up with Rockers Galore
Bandcamp | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Soundcloud | YouTube | Spotify | Apple Music | Press contact
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FOR FANS OF: Bob Marley and the Wailers, Black Uhuru, Residente, Sublime, Rancid, Tribal Seeds, Soja, Bad Bunny, Iya Terra, The Movement, Steel Pulse
INFLUENCED BY: Wyclef, Bob Marley, Residente, Tribal Seeds, Steppenwolf, DENM, Midland, Sublime, Future, Rancid, and Peso Pluma
FOCUS TRACKS: Sweet Sensei, Charm City, Blood In The Sand, Let The Light In, Top fo the Mountain, Sweet Sensei Dub
FCC Clean
FOR SHARING
'Vamos a la Playa' album https://rockersgalore.bandcamp.com/album/vamos-a-la-playa
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/2IjacDBYrNdWiHStondu1A
'Sweet Sensei' ft. Talia Morris & Timi Dread https://youtu.be/otcTD5B1954
Bandcamp https://rockersgalore.bandcamp.com/track/sweet-sensei-ft-talia-morris
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/2znP1ii0g8Q2z8HHHGmSiT
'Blood In The Sand' feat. Joe Jordan https://youtu.be/beWvM7bjJYw
Bandcamp https://rockersgalore.bandcamp.com/track/blood-in-the-sand-ft-joe-jordan
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/1Pz3NZWiY3Ju45FQFt7vCu
Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/artist/rockers-galore/1125088210
FOR REVIEW & AIRPLAY
Album preview https://on.soundcloud.com/
Online press kit https://haulix.promo/93e6
Download via Google Drive https://bit.ly/3XWQt1n
"'Blood In The Sand' stuns with its meticulous craftsmanship. Crowned with a smooth and captivating rhythm, this music boasts an extremely unique feel, seamlessly blending a one-of-a-kind melody with a groove that’ll lock you in" ~ Amplify Music Magazine
"A sonic embrace of the tropics... a potent blend of Marley's optimism, Black Uhuru's raw energy, and Steel Pulse's conscious lyrics, creates a hypnotic soundscape that transports you to a white-sand beach, the salty breeze carrying the infectious beat into your soul" ~ The Spill Magazine
Philadelphia reggae-hip hop collective Rockers Galore presents their debut album 'Vamos a la Playa'. Truly a labor of love, this record is the product of four years of songwriting, rehearsals, pre-production and arrangements. From initial sketches through to full realization, these tracks eventually crystallized in a professional studio, where the final recordings were completed and ultimately mixed and mastered.
Founded in 2008 by multi-instrumentalist Blayer Point du Jour, Rockers Galore transformed from a solo project to a songwriting partnership with guitarist Adam Benites, and then gradually involved other passionate and visionary artists. With a fantastic and infectious fusion of old-school funk and brand-new spunk, they cleverly blend roots, hip hop, reggae, rock, Haitian kompa music and Latin rhythms. Since releasing their debut 'Port Au Prince' EP in 2011, they have released numerous singles and EPs.
Blayer Point du Jour explains, "For this album, we took our time and waited until we felt inspired to write. This is a mix of rhythms we enjoy playing. We aim to honor our diverse backgrounds in music and create a new sound that people have not heard before. We believe this is our best work to date. I grew up with a lot of first-generation Americans. We all came from different backgrounds but we learned to respect each others’ cultures. I try to mix the genres in an effort to bring everyone together.”
Most of the album tracks were recorded, mixed & mastered at Milkboy the Studio by Tommy Joyner (of Digable Planets), who has overseen recordings by James Taylor, Dave Matthews and Miley Cyrus, among many other notable artists. 'Blood In The Sand' is the exception, being mixed & mastered by Arik Creep at Creep Records Studio.
"We are all happy it's completed and excited for the release. I feel like having home studios really helps the process. Hours of trying to make something happen in a room with your friends is always awesome but doesn't always work. It is nice to be able to plug in, record the idea, send it and let it breathe. I've always tried and wanted to add Latin flavor to my playing. I think it comes through on this and I'm very happy about it. It's a nice progression in our musical growth as a band," sayd Adam Benites.
Charles Francis Duquesne adds, "This album has a vibe that I like and it showcases our sound as a unit. I think people will appreciate what we’re trying to put out there in the world. I like how we pair up our guest artist to the tracks that we have on this album - each track is even stronger for it. I want folks to walk away from this with the feeling that they found the perfect soundtrack to their lives so, no matter what kind of day you’re having, you can put on this album and just wash all the madness away."
Earlier, Rockers Galore shared the invigorating single 'Blood In The Sand', featuring Philadelphia guitarist Joe Jordan (Oxymorrons, Pure Hell, JJX) and a passionate spoken-word performance by Sydelle Prosopio, as well as 'Sweet Sensei', a dose of pure sunshine in sonic form that was inspired by the love of music and sinsemilla, nature's elixir and bringer of verdant euphoria.
Fusing musical talents and cultural influences, Rockers Galore takes us on a journey through sound and storytelling, celebrating the power of collaboration and the blending of cultures.
"I am so happy to have finally completed this album. It took about 4 years of soul-searching. I forced myself to be patient and wait to be inspired, instead of just writing a bunch of songs. I learned inspiration comes from all kinds of places when you just live your life. We took some risks on this album and I think it paid off. We want to create a new sound while paying homage to our Caribbean and Latin roots. We are all in the fight of life together. I like to think our music can bring different cultures together. We take old-school Caribbean and Latin rhythms and add a bit of rock and roll to them. You are gonna hear different beats and grooves. We try to write fun drum and bass music. You hear some spiritual lyrics and some tales about our immigrant backgrounds," says Blayer Point du Jour.
As of September 13, the 'Vamos a la Playa' album' is available from fine digital platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp.
CREDITS
Music written by Blayer Point du Jour & Adam Benites
Blayer Point du Jour - Lyrics, Vocals, Keyboards and Bass
Adam Benites - Guitar
Joe Jordan - Guitar
Tyler Hayduk - Keyboards
Michael Pipitone - Drum Programming
Chris Tolomeo - Trumpet
Josiah Krawiec - Saxophone
Timi Dread - Vocals on 'Sweet Sensei'
Talia Morris - Vocals on 'Sweet Sensei'
Sydelle Prosopio - Spoken word on 'Blood In The Sand'
Produced by Blayer Point du Jour and Adam Benites
‘Sweet Sensei’ recorded, mixed & mastered by Tommy Joyner at Milkboy the Studio
'Blood In The Sand' mixed & mastered at Creep Records by Arik Creep
Cover artwork by Michael Pipitone
Artist photos by Adam Wallacavage
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR
VIDEO CREDITS
Video filmed by @Southstphilly, Carlie Sweeney & Melissa Rivera
Video edited by Marques Adams
Blayer Point du Jour – vocals and guitar
Charles Francis Duquesne – conga
Julius Rivera – djembe
Talia Morris – backing vocals
TRACK LIST
01. Celebration Life ft. Gravy
02. Blood in the Sand ft. Joe Jordan
03. Roots Rock Reggae
04. Sweet Sensei ft. Talia Morris
05. Troddin Out of Babylon ft. Johnny Douglas
06. Top of the Mountain ft. Johnny Douglas
07. Let the Light in ft. Kuf Knotz
08. Charm City ft. I Yahn I Arkestra
09. Troddin Outta Babylon Dub - DJ Architekt
10. Sweet Sensei Dub - DJ Architekt
Keep up with Rockers Galore
Bandcamp | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Soundcloud | YouTube | Spotify | Apple Music | Press contact
Keep up with Shameless Promotion PR
Website | Facebook | Twitter | Soundcloud | Instagram | LinkedIn | Email