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 VIZIONARY (Itation Records, 2008)  $16.00 (incl. shipping for US orders) Batch's excellent new release keeps the trajectory of this amazing artist on a upward path. Produced by Revolution Sound and Batch and released by Itation Records, "Vizionary" is a polished and beautifully packaged album that is sure to bring Batch's powerful sound to new corners. Check out the blazing single "Wicked World" featuring Pressure and Ras Attitude that is tearing of VI airwaves. A must have album. |
|  1.Come Whatever2.Troddin' Out 3.Vanity4. Jah Blessin' feat. Ahfya5. Enough6. Sooner or Later 7. Wicked World feat. Pressure & Ras Attitude8. Righteously Striving9. Joyful To Be10. Woman Like You11. We Nah Lose12. Savage |
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I-VER STRONG (Green Sphere Records, 2007) $15.00 (incl. shipping for US orders) Released in tandem with Ras Attitude's Trodding Home, I-ver Strong has very similar qualities – high grade roots production, excellent musicianship and outstanding lyrics. Batch again stands firm strongly on the side of justice for the downtrodden. Songs of Freedom abound on this excellent release. Batch and Kenyatta hold down a heavy riddim section, with guitar legends Tuff Lion & Vince Black blending in beautifully. Highly recommended. |
| 1.Son Of The Ghetto2. No Love For The Poor (Feat Malika Madremana)3. Melanin (Feat Afya, Blaak Lung, Ras Attitude)4. Marijuana Fi Blaze5. Dutty Babylon6. Hold On7. Forever8. The I Am9. Strong Woman10. Got To Get Ready11. No Gunshot12. Us Against Us (Feat Messenjah Selah)13. Africa We From |
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TO THE ROOT (Sound V.I.Zion, 2007) $15.00 (incl. shipping for US orders) Batch's fourth album was recorded in late 2006 in St. Croix with a cast of excellent musicians including Batch himself playing a variety of instruments, Phil Merchant on bass and Bandele on guitar. Some very strong tunes can be found on this Sound VIzion release including "Don't Give Up", "Hail the King" and the massive anthem, "Generation." Batch brings powerful messages for the masses once again. Another excellent release. |
| 1.Don't Give Up2.Liberation3.To The Root4.Wha Wrand Wid Dem feat. Ambush5.Centripetal Smoke6.Carry Beyond7.Hail the King8.We Stay feat. Ras Attitude9.Conquor Dem10.Luv Mama11.Free de People12.Generation13.Good People14.Cry Out feat. Ima15.Babyloh16.African Queen feat. Ahfyah |
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JAH GUIDANCE (CBP, 2005) $15.00 (incl. shipping for US orders) Although this is Batch's first release on a label other than his own imprint, the sound is pure Sound VIzion niceness. This at times intense, at times mellow, always penetrating album captures Batch at new creative heights in his songwriting, instrumentation and musical arrangements. Excellent guitar work from the late Ras ID and Abednego of the Zioniers. This is another strong album from on of the VI's most gifted and committed souljahs for His Majesty. |
| 1.Healing2.Control3.Jah Guidance4.Zion Kingdom Come5.Praises Due6.For Love7.High Chant8.Justice9.Fighting Still10.Truth11.Forward feat. Afyah12.Fya Blaze13.Bruck Down14.Sons and Daughters |
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KEEP THE FAITH (Sound VIZion, 2004) $15.00 (incl. shipping for US orders) Batch once again brings consciousness a little closer home, while chanting melodious lyrics with crucial messages. This second release portrays contrast without contradiction. Vibezing on this 17 track experience, you will feel the presence of I N I ancestors.Check out soundvizion records for other powerful releases. |
| 1.Leave out Babylon2.Little Children3.Tree of Life4.Sons and Daughters5.Justice6.On the Streets7.Bust the Seals8.Keep the Faith9.Jah Run Things10.Capital lies Pan11.Reaching12.Full Circle13.Zion King Come14.Good Virtues15.When16.Sane Cry17.To the East (Instrumental) |
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WHO YOU ARE (Sound VIZion, 2003) $15.00 (incl. shipping for US orders)
With a strong message and crucial rhythm tracks this debut album by the multi-talented artist, Batch, takes you to a higher meditation. With hits like "Jah Guide I" and "Ah Rulah", a tribute to the true queens of creation, this one brings culture to the ears. This brand new release is a conscious addition to any reggae collection. |
| 1.Lift Up2.Jah Fountain3.Unconditional4.Ah Rulah5.Green Gold6.Chant dem down7.Victorious (feat.Ras L & Nazarite)8.Selaisse Way9.Jah Guide I10.Fi burn (feat. Masta Chang & Shepard)11.Focus12.Free (feat. Ras Attitude, Ambassada, & Adlai)13.Who you are14.Level the vibes |
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|  Born on the island of St. Croix, Batch became inspired by music at a very early age. With exposure to musical equipment and records he developed an interest in music. As a teen he began playing drums and became exposed to other musical instruments at a church. After completing school, Batch played professional gigs as a drummer first with Danny Tucker, a vintage roots singer out of Jamaica, then moving on as lead vocalist and drummer helping to form the reggae band Motion, along with brothers Eddie 'I-DE' and Reggie 'I-GE' Beazer in the city of Boston. They went on to win Boston's Caribbean Best Reggae Band Award for five years consecutively as a supporting band and independently performing as Motion throughout the eastern U.S., sharing the stage with some of the strongest on the reggae scene such as Tony Rebel, Spragga Benz, Bushman, Buju Banton, Capleton, Anthony B, Determine Louie Culture to name a few. Faith in Rastafari, Batch ventured into production and Sound V.I.Zion Records was established in 1999. Strictly consciousness inna African musical Liberation, music for the mind. With the release of seven conscious CDs to date including two crucial solo albums "Who You Are" 2003 and "Keep The Faith" 2004, Batch continues to be one of St. Croix's most prolific singers, producers, and musicians. Redeemer of the African Nation Mental, physical and soul. Batch is currently touring alongside players of instruments knows as the band Zioniers, keep yuh ears and eyes intune for this Rasta Music movement. |
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