Roots by Bass Lee

I'm happy to announce the release of my first instrumental LP: 'Roots'. After composing the EP ‘Inna One Drop Style’ I have now set out to release a longer album with 10 instrumental songs.

It is produced by Roberto Sánchez and myself and recorded and mixed at his A-Lone Ark Muzik Studio. We both composed the riddims in a studio session and those riddims are part of a trilogy of albums: 'Going Home' by Clive Matthews, 'Psalms in Dub Vol. I' by Lone Ark Riddim Force and 'Roots'.

Javi 'Bass Lee' Arkotxa

2025 - BASS LEE MUSIC - BLMLP-001

BASS LEE - ROOTS

Produced by Bass Lee and Roberto Sánchez.
Recorded and mixed by Roberto Sánchez at A-Lone Ark Muzik Studio
Design by Ark & Ites
Art concept by Bass Lee

Players of Instruments:
Javier ‘Bass Lee’ Arkotxa - Bass, Piano, Clavinet, Rhythm and Lead Melodica, Lead Organ, Rhythm and Lead Elka, Strings, Percussion and Fundeh 2
Roberto ‘Lone Ark’ Sánchez - Drums, Pick, Rhythm and Lead Guitar, Piano, Clavinet, Strings, Rhythm Melodica, Kette Drum, Tambourine, Percussion and Synare
Reuben ‘Ras’ Telford - Strings, Clavinet, Elka, Lead Organ, Piano Arrangement, Synare, Tambourine and Percussion
David ‘Dawitt’ Tarrío - Picking Guitar and Rhythm Guitar
Ferrán ‘I-Man Cruz’ Cocera - Bubble Organ, Kette Drum, Percussion, Synare, Thunder and Fundeh 1
Gorka ‘Junior G’ Fernández - Organ, Trumpet and Trombone
Saioa Jorrín - Alto Sax and Flute

SIDE A
A1 The Conquest of Fire
A2 Enlightenment
A3 One People
A4 The Roots of Humankind
A5 Cave Art

SIDE B
B1 East African Rift
B2 Mutual Aid
B3 Omo Kibish
B4 Ancient Builders
B5 Rising Star

ARK Distribution contact: distri@loneark.com

7'' single taken from 'BASS LEE - ROOTS':
https://bassleemusic.bandcamp.com/album/7-enlightenment

Tracklist

1.	The Conquest Of Fire	3:30

2.	Enlightenment	4:08

3.	One People	3:54

4.	The Roots Of Humankind	3:29

5.	Cave Art	4:03

6.	East African Rift	4:37

7.	Mutual Aid	3:23

8.	Omo Kibish	3:25

9.	Ancient Builders	3:51

10.	Rising Star	4:19

Credits

released May 30, 2025

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