Mad Professor – Melodies International presents Ariwa Sounds [Melodies International] — Reggae / Dub / Lovers Rock 2026

tellar 2026 archival compilation curated by Melodies International, celebrating the legendary catalog of Mad Professor's pioneering UK dub and reggae imprint, Ariwa Sounds. Spanning 15 essential cuts of lovers rock, roots, and heavyweight bass, delivered in pristine FLAC 16-bit / 44.1 kHz lossless quality.

[Info]
Artist / Curator: Mad Professor / Melodies International
Title: Melodies International presents Ariwa Sounds
Record Label: Melodies International
Style / Genre: Reggae / Dub / Lovers Rock / Roots Reggae
Release Date: 2026
Audio Specs: FLAC (Lossless, 16 bit / 44.1 kHz)
Tracks Count: 15 Tracks
Total Length: ~01:14:00

1. Johnny Clarke - Come Back To Me (7:22)
2. Sgt Pepper - Wake Up (3:21)
3. Mad Professor - Non Violence Dub (3:36)
4. U-Roy - Old School Music (3:56)
5. Davina Stone - Silly Wasn't I (2:57)
6. Kofi - Didn't I (5:30)
7. Sandra Cross - Can't Let Dub Go (6:06)
8. Mad Professor - 6 Million Dub (5:12)
9. Abel Miller - Everytime I See My Baby (2:57)
10. Kofi - Losing Time For Love (4:18)
11. Aisha - Can You Feel It (1990) (5:06)
12. Sandra Cross - I Lived For You (4:21)
13. Sister Nancy - Live The Life You Love (3:17)
14. Queen Omega - Rocking and Popping (3:34)
15. Ranking Ann - Liberated Woman (9:52)


https://melodiesinternational.bandcamp.com/album/melodies-international-presents-ariwa-sounds-2

[About the Release & Vibe]
🌴 A masterclass in British sound-system culture and sonic innovation. Melodies International teams up with the dub maestro Mad Professor to unpack the golden treasury of Ariwa Sounds, blending buttery-smooth lovers rock vocal performances with hypnotic, space-age dub delay magic.
The new Compilation delivered by Mad Professor & Melodies International showcases a strong focus on cutting-edge sound design and pure analog dynamics. Released via Melodies International, this project brings an updated rhythmic perspective to the current Classic Reggae & Dub scene, making it a valuable addition to any digital crate.
The Vibe: Warm, bass-heavy, and deeply soulful. A sun-drenched journey through the finest spaces of dub production. Now available for streaming and high-fidelity discovery on MusicVibez.

💬 HUMAN PERSPECTIVE / МОИ МЫСЛИ
RU (Мои мысли): Коллаборация лейбла Melodies International с великим Мэдом Профессором — это подарок для всех ценителей аутентичного британского даба и лаверс-рока. Сборник бережно собирает жемчужины каталога Ariwa Sounds: здесь и бархатный вокал Сандры Кросс с Кофи, и классические раста-послания от U-Roy и Джонни Кларка, погруженные в фирменные психоделические эхо-пространства. Идеальный lossless-рип для ценителей глубоких басов и теплого аналогового звука.

EN (DJ Review): An absolute dream pairing. Melodies International's curation of Mad Professor's Ariwa Sounds legacy hits every right note, balancing infectious, soulful lovers rock with heavy, visionary dub mixing. Featuring icons like U-Roy, Johnny Clarke, and Sister Nancy alongside Ariwa mainstays Sandra Cross and Kofi, this 15-track FLAC collection is essential listening for sound system selectors and reggae historians alike.