Here comes the sun
  • Here comes the sun
  • Here comes the sun (DJ version)
  • Rootsman
  • Here comes the sun
    Genre: Reggae
    WAV (03:45) [37.9 MB]
  • Here comes the sun (DJ version)
    Genre: Reggae
    WAV (03:43) [37.51 MB]
  • Rootsman
    Genre: Reggae
    WAV (04:02) [40.64 MB]
Biography
"A nice addition to any summer mix CD" - Don Thrasher Dayton Daily News
"A great summer track" - Mikey J - Radio Ceredigion, Wales, UK

"Here comes the sun (featuring ijahmelody)" is the new single from ground-breaking reggae/world music artist SEEFARI on Upful Sound Records. The unique reggae version of the classic Beatles song is being released to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the original “Here comes the sun” (from the Beatles “Abbey Road” album) released in the summer of 1969. The three-track CD single/EP also includes a “DJ” version (on which SEEFARI “name-checks” each of the fab four) and a dub version.

The single showcases the multi-talented SEEFARI’s skills as a singer, multi-instrumentalist, DJ/rapper and producer. The updated “rockers” style riddim anchors this remake and the classic melody is given new life through ijahmelody’s sweet, silky harmonies. Her multi-tracked voice rides the riddim like a songbird with angel’s wings, lifting the song to higher heights! She also contributes steady hand percussion to the mix, echoing her live performances with SEEFARI. SEEFARI’s rhythmic DJ vocal will make you want to get up and dance to this sun-drenched reggae remake!

Available soon on iTunes, cdbaby and most online retailers.

Ground-breaking reggae/world music artist SEEFARI continues to expand his fan base to an international level with his latest CD "Rasta Italist". The award-winning, chart-topping disc has garnered rave reviews (including comparisons to Lee "Scratch" Perry, Pablo Moses and Dennis Brown) and heavy radio airplay in the USA, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Jamaica and beyond, making more than 100 appearances in regggae, rock and world music Top Ten charts around the world. Three songs from the CD have won AMMA Awards in 2008 and 2009.

-“ROOTSMAN” – FEATURED ON ‘ISLAND HOPPERS TV” (PUERTO RICO EPISODE) HOSTED BY MIAMI DJ/VJ - LANCE-O www.islandhopperstv.com

ALL 15 TRACKS FROM RASTA ITALIST ARE AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD BY RADIO DJS AND MUSIC DIRECTORS @

www.radiodirectx.com

WHERE RASTA ITALIST HAS BEEN IN THE TOP TEN MOST DOWNLOADED SONGS CHART FOR OVER A YEAR!

"Rasta Italist" Reviews -

“Producer, engineer, mixer, writer, singer and multi-instrumentalist Seefari does it all on Rasta Italist (Upful Sound), with the exception of some-but not all-backing vocals from I Jah Melody. Tom “Seefari” Carroll has been putting out independent music for a couple of decades and on this release he gets a masked, Perry-esque sound on the tracks and vocals that harks back to the mid-‘70s while offering songs like “Mary Jane” (you can guess what that one’s about), “Beautiful Majesty” and “Peaceful Village” that give a nuanced meaning to the concept “homegrown”. Seefari’s lengthy career in reggae shows in his familiarity with various styles from the picking guitars of rock steady to the polyrhythmic elements utilized in “Run to the hills". One thing for sure, he is doing what he enjoys and enjoying what he does on this set of 11 original songs that closes with four bubbling dubs”. –

Chuck Foster “The Beat” Magazine -“Reggae Central” KPFK FM, Los Angeles

"Tom "Seefari" Carroll is a veteran Ohio-based roots singer whose Rasta Italist marks his sixth album to date. This is in itself an impressive achievement, but if Seefari took as hands-on an approach with his previous releases as he did with this one, his track record is all the more astounding. One look at the liner notes reveals his Prince-like control over all aspects of the album -- including writing, producing, engineering, lead and backing vocals, and every single instrument.
Rasta Italist is a pensive and heartfelt album that harkens back to the '70s Golden Age of roots reggae. Coupled with Seefari's righteous lyrics and humble, unassuming vocals, it draws favorable comparison to Pablo Moses' best work. Highlights include "1 Love Not 2 Hate," "Pray Every Day," "No More War," and the title track. - ReggaeReviews.com – Burbank California

"New roots reggae sensation on the international scene SEEFARI is undeniably one of these young artists emerging on the top of the basket. So much the better! We hope to see SEEFARI on one of our European scenes. In the meantime we can always obtain this album via the net."
BALDACCHINO Salvatore
Reggae Connection Radio
BELGIUM

From the US (although I don't know exactly where he makes his home) is Seefari, whose CD Rasta Italist (Upful Sound US1015CD, 2007) is true to its title with extended meditations on Haile Selassie, ganja, spiritual unity, natural living and the absurdity of war. Seefari is a hands-on dread who plays all the instruments, sings nearly all the vocals and cultivates a murky, dub-heavy sound that's deeply pleasing whether you're the inhaling type or not (www.seefari.com).

– Tom Orr - World Music Central

Seefari - Rasta Italist
Tom "Seefari" Carroll is a foundational player in the Midwestern US reggae scene. He not only wrote, produced and sang these 15 trax , but he also played every instrument on this cd. Complimenting Seefari on these eleven songs and four dub versions is I Jah Melody's angelic high vocal harmonies. A plea for peace in "No War" mixes lead guitar lines with harmonica giving a blues rock flavor to the steady one drop. Rasta spirituality pours out of the reminder to "Pray Every Day" as well as the tribute to Jah on "Beautiful Majesty." The title track shows appreciation for the natural herbs and "Wizzy Wisemind" is a sweet take on the love story of Solomon and Sheba from the old testament. This whole cd has a cohesive American roots rock natural vibe to it. The disc doesn't always have that glossy polish of big budget productions, but the heart and soul behind it makes up for that. - Ras Adam Simeon – Niceup.com

Feedback – playlists, charts, comments etc always welcome contact:
Tom Carroll
Upful Sound
(937) 376-5493
info@seefari.com
seefari@hotmail.com
www.seefari.com
www.cdbaby,com/seefari3
www.myspace.com/seefari
www.ebreggae.com (distribution/wholesale inquiries)

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  • Members:
    SEEFARI, ijahmelody
  • Sounds Like:
    Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Toots, Dennis Brown, Sugar Minott
  • Influences:
    Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Bunny Wailer, Toots, Dennis Brown, Sugar Minott
  • AirPlay Direct Member Since:
    10/08/07
  • Profile Last Updated:
    08/14/23 21:00:41

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