Band Name: Kingston Rudieska
Music Album: Ska Bless You
Album Release Date: June 2010
Music Genre: Reggae Ska Dub Rocksteady Lovers Rock
Record Label: Rudie system
Album Release Country: South Korea
Music Record Type: 12 Tracks CD Album
Korea’s first traditional ska band, Kingston Rudieska has been paying respect to the roots of ska since their first show in 2004. This nine-piece group blends bluebeat ska, jazz, reggae, dub, and nyah binghi influences into a final product that is uniquely Korean, something the band has dubbed “feast ska.” Their shows are a mix of foot-stomping instrumentals backed by a four-piece horn section with warm, soulful vocal songs sung by “Sugar” Lee Seok-yul, all with a traditional jazz improvisational vibe as many of the members are trained jazz musicians. Their music pays heavy respect to ska pioneers the Skatalites, and it’s not uncommon to hear a Skatalites cover thrown into their sets.
Over the past decade, they’ve come a long way from playing dingy basement clubs to appearing on some of the nation’s biggest stages, fostering a love of Jamaican rhythms to a nation still newly discovering the genre. They’ve appeared at nearly all of Korea’s major music festivals, including Jisan Valley Rock Festival, Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival, Busan Rock Festival, Seoul Jazz Festival, Rainbow Island Music Festival, and Grand Mint Festival. Additionally, Kingston Rudieska has appeared on numerous televised music programs in Korea.
Kingston Rudieska has had the privilege of performing with many other talented musicians and bands. They’ve collaborated with popular Korean musicians Bobby Kim, YB, Sim Soo Bong, and Yoon Hyung Joo. They’ve also shared t (...)
| 1 | Their Own Legend |
| 2 | 시작입니다 Start |
| 3 | Riva City |
| 4 | Double Happiness |
| 5 | 선 Line |
| 6 | Giant Moment |
| 7 | Where Is My Dream |
| 8 | Ska Bless You |
| 9 | Captain J |
| 10 | 사랑은 하나 두 개의 주사위가 던져졌을뿐 |
| 11 | Where Is My Dream? (Dub Version) |
| 12 | R.P.G |
Released: May 20, 2010
℗ 2010 Rudie System
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