LP: Roger Robin – I See Jah (Jah Shaka Music 655)

ROGER ROBIN ‘I SEE JAH’ (SHAKA655) Tracklist A1 Use Me Jah A2 I See Jah A3 Praising Jah A4 Keep On Chanting A5 Be Thankfull B1 Journey On B2 Together B3 Herbsman B4 Dem Say We Wrong B5 Jah Kingdom B6 Come Now Jah A modern roots reggae statement of faith, consciousness and cultural heritage! A powerful collaboration between the distinctive voice of Roger Robin and the legendary production vision of Jah Shaka. Originally released in 2006 on Jah Shaka Music, I See Jah stands as a compelling roots reggae album, bringing together the soulful vocal delivery of South London singer Roger Robin with the uncompromising musical vision of the late Jah Shaka, one of the most influential figures in British reggae and sound system culture. Recorded at A-Class Studio in London, the 12-track album embodies the spiritual consciousness, positive messages and deep-rooted musical traditions that have long defined the Jah Shaka sound. With Roger Robin’s expressive vocals at the forefront, the album delivers a collection of songs centred on faith, righteousness, gratitude, unity and the enduring power of Rastafari consciousness. From the opening call of Use Me Jah to the title track I See Jah, the album establishes its spiritual direction, drawing listeners into a musical journey that celebrates devotion and the pursuit of a higher understanding. Tracks such as Praising Jah, Keep On Chanting, Be Thankful, Journey On and Togetherreinforce the album’s uplifting themes, while Them Say We Wrong, Jah Kingdom and High Road To Destruction bring a more reflective and conscious dimension to the collection. The production brings together the foundations of roots reggae with a contemporary UK reggae sensibility. Musical contributions from the renowned London production and musicianship duo Mafia & Fluxy help shape the sound, balancing deep-rooted reggae foundations with accessible, melodic arrangements. The result is a vocal album that remains firmly grounded in reggae’s spiritual and cultural traditions while carrying a distinctive British identity. Roger Robin brings considerable experience to the project. Having begun his musical career in the mid-1970s, he emerged from the rich South London reggae scene and performed alongside notable UK reggae artists, including Maxi Priest and Smiley Culture. His voice and delivery bring warmth, conviction and personality to the album, making I See Jah a natural meeting point between an established vocalist and a producer whose influence extended far beyond the recording studio. For Jah Shaka, the album formed part of a wider musical mission: using reggae as a vehicle for spiritual expression, cultural awareness and positive transformation. His approach to production and sound system culture helped establish a distinctive musical language in which the message was every bit as important as the rhythm. The album’s legacy was further extended in 2009 with the release of Dub Salute 6 – I See Jah Dub, Jah Shaka’s dub counterpart to the original vocal set. Featuring dub versions of the album’s tracks, it offered listeners another perspective on the music and continued the tradition of presenting vocal recordings alongside their instrumental and dub interpretations. Nearly two decades after its original release, I See Jah remains a testament to the enduring relationship between roots reggae, conscious songwriting and the British sound system tradition. It captures the meeting of Roger Robin’s vocal artistry and Jah Shaka’s unmistakable musical philosophy in a collection that speaks to reggae audiences across generations. A timeless roots reggae recording. A message of faith and unity. A lasting expression of the Jah Shaka musical legacy. I See Jah — Roger Robin, produced by Jah Shaka. Originally released on Jah Shaka Music in 2006.