Make It Reggay / A Message From The Meters
Killer Groove Records proudly presents the explosive new 7" from The Appetizers, Milan's rock steady and early reggae ambassadors, blending authentic Jamaican roots with attitude and a modern spirit.
On the A-side, "Make It Reggay" began as a rough sketch from the band's early days, an idea they kept revisiting, refining, and reshaping until it finally clicked. From the very first bars, a strong funk imprint comes through, rooted in African-American culture and the rhythmic language of '60s Black music. A tight, driving groove leads the way, locking in with sharp songwriting, fat rounded basslines, punchy guitar stabs, and instrumental interplay that feels completely organic.
The title, a nod to the godfather of soul James Brown, speaks to the deep DNA shared by funk and Jamaican music, two styles that have always fed into each other at reggae's core. The choice to use the original spelling "Reggay," as coined by Toots & The Maytals in the late '60s, is a deliberate homage to the genre's pioneering era and its raw expressive purity.
On the flip side, The Appetizers' cover of the historic "A Message From The Meters" brings their reggae sensibilities to the forefront, weaving Jamaica's offbeat swing with the disciplined rhythmic architecture of classic funk. This fusion highlights how naturally the two genres converse: the reggae one-drop meeting the funk backbeat, dub-infused ambience wrapping around sharply defined guitar chops, and basslines that glide between Caribbean pulse and Crescent City strut. The result is a fresh reinterpretation that feels both reverent and boldly personal.
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$7.20Make It Reggay / A Message From The Meters
Killer Groove Records proudly presents the explosive new 7" from The Appetizers, Milan's rock steady and early reggae ambassadors, blending authentic Jamaican roots with attitude and a modern spirit.
On the A-side, "Make It Reggay" began as a rough sketch from the band's early days, an idea they kept revisiting, refining, and reshaping until it finally clicked. From the very first bars, a strong funk imprint comes through, rooted in African-American culture and the rhythmic language of '60s Black music. A tight, driving groove leads the way, locking in with sharp songwriting, fat rounded basslines, punchy guitar stabs, and instrumental interplay that feels completely organic.
The title, a nod to the godfather of soul James Brown, speaks to the deep DNA shared by funk and Jamaican music, two styles that have always fed into each other at reggae's core. The choice to use the original spelling "Reggay," as coined by Toots & The Maytals in the late '60s, is a deliberate homage to the genre's pioneering era and its raw expressive purity.
On the flip side, The Appetizers' cover of the historic "A Message From The Meters" brings their reggae sensibilities to the forefront, weaving Jamaica's offbeat swing with the disciplined rhythmic architecture of classic funk. This fusion highlights how naturally the two genres converse: the reggae one-drop meeting the funk backbeat, dub-infused ambience wrapping around sharply defined guitar chops, and basslines that glide between Caribbean pulse and Crescent City strut. The result is a fresh reinterpretation that feels both reverent and boldly personal.
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Killer Groove Records proudly presents the explosive new 7" from The Appetizers, Milan's rock steady and early reggae ambassadors, blending authentic Jamaican roots with attitude and a modern spirit.
On the A-side, "Make It Reggay" began as a rough sketch from the band's early days, an idea they kept revisiting, refining, and reshaping until it finally clicked. From the very first bars, a strong funk imprint comes through, rooted in African-American culture and the rhythmic language of '60s Black music. A tight, driving groove leads the way, locking in with sharp songwriting, fat rounded basslines, punchy guitar stabs, and instrumental interplay that feels completely organic.
The title, a nod to the godfather of soul James Brown, speaks to the deep DNA shared by funk and Jamaican music, two styles that have always fed into each other at reggae's core. The choice to use the original spelling "Reggay," as coined by Toots & The Maytals in the late '60s, is a deliberate homage to the genre's pioneering era and its raw expressive purity.
On the flip side, The Appetizers' cover of the historic "A Message From The Meters" brings their reggae sensibilities to the forefront, weaving Jamaica's offbeat swing with the disciplined rhythmic architecture of classic funk. This fusion highlights how naturally the two genres converse: the reggae one-drop meeting the funk backbeat, dub-infused ambience wrapping around sharply defined guitar chops, and basslines that glide between Caribbean pulse and Crescent City strut. The result is a fresh reinterpretation that feels both reverent and boldly personal.
