Artists: Alpha Steppa & Wellette Seyon
Title: Balance
Format: Digital, Double Vinyl, CD
Label: Steppas Records
Cat: ASLP018-19

A message from Wellette:

Greetings in the name of The Most High, H.I.M. Qedamawi Haile SelLassie, Empress Woizero Menen I, Balance of Creation, Jah Rastafari.  Ben and I took our time with this project and after 7 years of living life and making music, I am excited to offer “Balance” to the masses. “Patience is the mother of a beautiful child” is an Afrikan proverb that best describes what’s been a process of true collaboration, experimentation, and faith. I often “Sankofa”, or go back and fetch what INI as a people were once forced to leave behind, and so I hope you’ll hear the voices of INI ancestors’ sound instructions throughout the album. I am sharing their wisdom in the hopes that INI may remember and reclaim the best of who we were, are and desire to be as an Afrikan people. Prayerfully, this album can do its part in restoring some Afrikan balance in the world. Grateful and happy to make this music with you, Ben Alpha.  This album is Livicated to M.emory.P, I all ways love you. I am a better person because of you.I’d like to give thanks to the following for their support and contribution to the making of Balance: The Last Poets, JAH SHAKA, Smiley Song, A&O, Ras Molora, Ras Iadonis Tafari and Sistar Tehetena, Fikir Amlak, Moondance Jenkins, Mom, Dad, family, friends, bredren and sistren in the faith and the Rastafari communities throughout the globe where this music was inspired and created, and finally to His and Her Majesty, Qedamawi Haile SelLassie, Empress Woizero Menen I.Rastafari - WELLETTE seyon

All songs written & performed by Wellette Seyon - music by Alpha Steppa - Recorded & mixed in the Black Mountain by Alpha Steppa - “In the City” features The Ligerians, House of Vanity features Smiley Song, Black Woman Civilisation features Dub Dynasty, Real Eyes Realize features Alpha & Omega.

A crucial album for the world of reggae, dub, and soundsystem culture. This exceptional album comprises a stunning compilation of 12 captivating vocal tracks and 12 deep dub mixes. Wellette's distinct voice, unique flow, and lyrical prowess seamlessly complement Alpha Steppa's unmistakable and versatile production style. Wellette Seyon is a highly regarded collaborator of Steppas Records, where she has worked alongside Dub Dynasty, Alpha Steppa, and Alpha & Omega on numerous renowned projects. Over the course of seven years, she has collaborated closely with Alpha Steppa to create her eagerly anticipated debut album, 'Balance'.

PRESS:

“Alpha Steppa is paving the way for a generation who are keen to tread new waters.” DJ Mag

“One of the most prolific and inventive dub producers around” WIRE

“A serious player in the sound system world!” MIXMAG 

“Obliteratingly Heavy Bass” Q MAGAZINE 
 
“Dub to worship” REGGAE ROOTS REVIEW