Kendrick Andy
Kendrick Andy - African Blood - Militant
When people ask what artists singer/songwriters have the UK Roots
scene as produced. You do have to think about it. Not many is a simple
answer. Martin Campbell was one of the first - and here is one of his
team Kendrick Andy. Who came along a few years later. Originally
called 'Another Night In The Ghetto' when first released by Colin
Moore back in 1995. It should have taken Kendrick pretty close to the
top. Martin Campbell's production is superb throughout - and Kendrick
is an excellent singer/songwriter. ' African Blood' ' Skitz Ah
Education' and 'Another Night' are great tunes. So why didn't it
happen for Kenderick. Well his follow up set was placed in the hands
of someone who thought it would be a good idea to release under a
different name. Lets hope this does not happen this time. And Militant
a French reggae label get the chance to give Kendrick a chance. It's
one that Kendrick fully deserves.
Kendrick Andy - Lord Of The Dance - Kandy
Most of the sort after LPs now, were only available as 'Pre-Release'
back in the seventies. This set thankfully is a CD. And will be very
hard to find, but if you enjoy UK Roots, superb singing and excellent
songwriting - you will want this set. Its as good as Kendrick debut
album from 1995 'Another Night In The Ghetto' in fact a remix of that
track is here on this set. Why Kendrick didn't break through then is a
long complex story - but its really good to see him trying again. This
is basically the part two to 'Another Night' With tracks coming from
then right up the present. The production is from Martin Campbell aka
Little Lord Creator - and he's in great form.