Seven years after Nazamba’s first offering, he delivers his final gift: A Message From Zion.
The journey begins with George ’Nazamba’ and Rico ‘O.B.F’, two kindred spirits connected by sound. Countless cross-ocean visits between Kingston and the French Alps, from enjoying hot beers on the beach to reasonings in snowy mountains. Moments that forged a pure brotherhood.
Out of this friendship grew his first album, the self-titled Nazamba in 2019. Now comes his second, a collaboration between Thompson Sound and Dubquake Records. Together, they unite two generations of reggae powerhouses. Produced by Rico O.B.F, the record reimagines classic Thompson Sound gems. Nazamba’s musical storytelling is accompanied by the Roots Radics, with guest appearances from Linval Thompson & Barrington Levy.
Then came silence. In 2022, Nazamba passed on to Zion. The album project was unfinished, yet full of life. What remains is raw, unpolished and painfully beautiful.
A Message From Zion, a celebration of Nazamba’s universe. His voice, wisdom, poetry, heart and spirit.
Forward we ah go.
Ah true.
"The album came to an abrupt halt with the passing of NAZAMBA. The scene has lost a giant, and I have lost a brother, a friend, a soul of fire and wisdom. Rest in eternal power, until our paths cross again." Rico O.B.F
Under license agreement with Thompson Sound
Nazamba recorded at Tuff Gong Studio & Dog ah Bark Studio
Produced and mixed by Rico O.B.F at Dubquake Studio
Mastered by Federico Trujillo
Except track 2 mastered by Simon Rascat
Artwork by @katja_tdf
Love to all the Scott family! Isha Bel and Andy!