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Akae Beka - Living Testament... Vaughn Benjamin‘s Final Album out in February

01/16/2024 by Press Release

Vaughn Benjamin, the voice of Midnite and Akae Beka, was one of the best and most prolific reggae vocalists of the modern era. He was a scholar, poet, teacher, and solver of mysteries. A voracious reader, he was incredibly creative - constantly writing poems and songs. Those close to him advise that he had a photographic memory, which helps explain the broad field of topics he discussed with precise detail in his work. He released over 70 albums in a 20-year period.

Living Testament is the final album Vaughn Benjamin recorded before he transitioned in November of 2019. In late October of 2019, he travelled to Grass Valley, California, recording this 11-track album at Ras Biblical’s studio, Trinity Farm, over a period of 2 days.

The producers gathered 11 masterful musicians on these tracks, including Manuel “Go A Chant” Guerra, Denfield “Ras Pulse” Potter, Walker Pillow, Scott Lynwood Davis, Befekadu Assefa and Tuff Lion. Together, these musicians weaved together a powerful family of songs that tell a timeless and truly unique story, a masterpiece of roots reggae.

Living Testament includes the single Who Will Go For Us which was released on January 5th 2024 with a video filmed on location in Ethiopia [WATCH IT HERE]. In the coming weeks, we’ll be speaking with Go A Chant and Biblical, who were present for the creation of this album. We’ll learn about these recording sessions and what happened behind the scenes.

Living Testament is a monumental album and an important piece of history. It will be available on LP, CD, and high-quality download on February 16th courtesy of Go A Chant, Trinity Farm, Before Zero Records, and I-Roots Records. The majestic cover artwork was created by Ras Elijah Tafari. 


TRACKLIST
01. Stone Of The Corner 
02. Going On A Mission 
03. Rebellion Running
04. All Around Man Yard
05. Who Will Go For Us
06. Holding The Amen Key 
07. Keeper Of The Gate
08. Who Is The Rejector Who Is The Reductor
09. Cream Of Joy
10. Reforms Unseen
11. S On The Chest 

Pre-order the LP and CD at: IROOTSRECORDS.com/ and BANDCAMP.com

WATCH THE OFFICIAL VIDEO BELOW: Akae Beka - Who Will Go For Us