18th Parallel (Various Artists) - All Fruits Ripe (Release Date: 24.04.2026)
Anticipating the New Drops – Fruits Records Brings Modern Roots Perfection It’s a bit of a surreal experience to write about an album before its official release. Although only three tracks and their dub versions have landed in the Afro-Soul Sound digital mailbox so far, I can already state: April 24th cannot come soon enough. Fruits Records – Swiss Quality, Modern Roots Tuning Coming soon from the Swiss label Fruits Records is an 11-track modern roots LP. Fruits Records is a name you need to etch into your memory—right alongside established Swiss heavyweights like Evidence Music and Cultural Warrior. They excel at unearthing the finest Jamaican vocalists and deep-rooted traditions, transplanting them into a world of modern production and swaying basslines. Traditional Stepper Vibes with Real Veterans Forget the aggressive, "pounding" steppers so trendy today. From the very first track, Micah Shemaiah’s "To Be Free," you are transported back to 1970s Jamaic...