{"product_id":"linval-thompson_ganja-man_2024_pia","title":"Ganja Man","description":"With over 50 years in the business, Linval Thompson is one of the last living legends of Jamaican reggae. A singer and producer for the famous Thompson Sound label, he has spanned decades, leaving his indelible mark on roots reggae with numerous Jamaican music hits such as \"I Love Marijuana,\" \"Jah Jah The Conqueror,\" and \"Don't Cut Off Your Dreadlocks.\" He has also produced albums and singles with some of the biggest names, including Barrington Levy, Eek A Mouse, Johnny Osbourne, Freddie McGregor, Horace Andy, and Freddie McKay. His discretion and humility, despite owning one of the largest reggae catalogs in the world, make him a cornerstone of this music. After many years of collaboration on stage and in the studio, Linval Thompson and the French label Irie Ites Records have teamed up to produce this new album titled \"Ganja Man.\" Comprising 10 tracks and 5 dub versions, this opus showcases Linval's unchanging voice, recognizable from the first notes. The themes explored revolve around current social issues, with the artist encouraging us to surpass ourselves daily and fight against the corruption of the powerful. He also highlights the plant he loves so much through the track \"Ganja Man,\" the album's namesake. Lyrics that will resonate with a wide audience! On the musician side, we find the crème de la crème of reggae composers such as the Roots Radics, Jammys, Med Tone, The Ligerians, Irie Ites All Stars, Nambo Robinson, and Dean Fraser... All mixed by Roberto Sanchez and Irie Ites for a rootsy result reminiscent of 70s albums. Of note is the exceptional presence of singer and toaster Trinity, featuring on the track \"Tune In.\" \"Ganja Man\" is an album that will undoubtedly mark Linval's long career and will certainly be one of his flagship albums. A \"must-have\" for all Roots Reggae fans! After a highly acclaimed performance at the Rebel Salute 2024 festival in Jamaica, one of the biggest reggae events in the world, Linval will celebrate his 70th birthday this year and will be on a European tour this summer, and again in October and November 2024, to promote this new album. Titled \"Thompson Sound Tour,\" he will perform on stage with Eek-A-Mouse and U-Brown, whom he has chosen to accompany him!","brand":"Linval Thompson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55304304918872,"sku":null,"price":20240705.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0898\/4943\/0360\/files\/3760396024048.jpg?v=1766429419","url":"https:\/\/vinyles.com\/en\/products\/linval-thompson_ganja-man_2024_pia","provider":"Vinyles.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}