Hyperdub new recruits L.V. deliver probably the most effortless and summery roots reggae/dubstep hybrid to date with the A. side ‘Globetrotting’ featuring the sweet vocal tones of Errol Bellot. L.V. consists of four South East London musicians/producers whose earthy sound, heavy bass, tight programming and lush vocal collaborations is a welcome reality check in an era of cod reggae lightweights.
The name Errol Bellot first burst onto the reggae scene in 1981. He began recording for S & G Records - one of the main recording studios for established artists like Carol Thompson, Sugar Minott and Winston Reedy. After leaving S and G records, he went on to voice many tracks for the legendary Jah Tubbys (www.jahtubbys.co.uk). In the middle of the eighties Errol joined ‘Unity Sound’ from North London. He returned from a break in the early nineties to sing on the prestigious sound ‘King Original’. He has worked throughout England with the likes of Daddy Freddie, Devon,
Colourman, Wayne Marshall and also toured the Caribbean with Nerious Joseph in the nineties.
On the flip, ‘Takeover’ L.V. take it even deeper, this time with their syrupy low end voiced by Dandelion. Dandelion is the vocalist with Free King Sound. This has been running since 2002 and consists of Lawrence (aka Dub L) Jim (aka King Jimmy) and Drew at the controls (www.myspace.com/freekingsoundsystem).
The name Errol Bellot first burst onto the reggae scene in 1981. He began recording for S & G Records - one of the main recording studios for established artists like Carol Thompson, Sugar Minott and Winston Reedy. After leaving S and G records, he went on to voice many tracks for the legendary Jah Tubbys (www.jahtubbys.co.uk). In the middle of the eighties Errol joined ‘Unity Sound’ from North London. He returned from a break in the early nineties to sing on the prestigious sound ‘King Original’. He has worked throughout England with the likes of Daddy Freddie, Devon,
Colourman, Wayne Marshall and also toured the Caribbean with Nerious Joseph in the nineties.
On the flip, ‘Takeover’ L.V. take it even deeper, this time with their syrupy low end voiced by Dandelion. Dandelion is the vocalist with Free King Sound. This has been running since 2002 and consists of Lawrence (aka Dub L) Jim (aka King Jimmy) and Drew at the controls (www.myspace.com/freekingsoundsystem).
