Pama International

UK's leading dub collective Pama International, fronted by long-time musical cohorts Sean Flowerdew, Finny & Lynval Golding (The Specials/Fun Boy 3) alongside members of Bentley Rhythm Ace, PWEI, The Lee Perry Band & Galliano, plus the amazing Michie One guesting on the anti-gun and knife anthem Highrise

Rockers Revolt presents "the brand new classic" Pama Intl Love filled Dub Band RRHITCD2 - Distributed by Active/Universal Introducing Pama International; soul-fueled, dub-induced, roots rockers reggae for the 21st Century.

To date Pama International have released 5 acclaimed albums, recorded 2 Radio One Sessions & played triumphant sets at Womad, Glastonbury, Bestival, Beautiful Days & many more festivals.

They've performed alongside Jimmy Cliff, Prince Buster, Lee Perry, The Skatalites, Toots & The Maytals, Mad Professor, Mick Jones' Carbon/Silicon, Madness and Easy Star All-stars, creating a huge grassroots following, with a live show that has become second to none. 2006 saw them become the first new band in 30 years to sign to Trojan Records.

Getting back to their deep-rooted DIY philosophy Pama International they launched their own Rockers Revolt label. The "Love Filled Dub Band" album was produced by John Collins (producer of The Specials iconic 'Ghost Town') and features guest appearances from Rico Rodriguez, Sir Horace Panter (The Specials) and Top 10 hit-maker Michie One. It also features Lynval Golding's first foray into song-writing since his days with The Specials & Fun Boy 3. The album draws on the classic sounds of yesteryear, blending Stax inspired soul with Lee Perry's rockers reggae, King Tubby dub workouts with bang on the button social commentary.

The album exceeded all expectations, with airplay from 54 (and counting) stations/DJs, including; Radio One; Rob Da Bank, Chris Goldfinger and Mike Davies, Radio 2-Steve Lamacq, David Rodigan, Gary Crowley, Charlie Gillet, BBC6; Don Letts and Breakfast Show w/ Shaun Keaveny, xfm-Jon Kennedy plus live sessions on Craig Charles' BBC6 Funk & Soul show, and at the legendary Abbey Road studios. Reviews were equally as enthusiastic;

"Enticing dance music with thought provoking message" **** MOJO

"bringing funk soul & dub to near perfection" Craig Charles Funk & Soul Show BBC6

"Social commentary that only grime & UK Hip Hop can rival" Echoes

"I love it" Wrongtom (Hard-Fi)

"Beguilingly beautiful...this is an album to cherish" Swell magazine

"album of the month" Scootering

"The album is stonking" - Lee Thompson (Madness)

**** Touch magazine

"very cool" Don Letts

***** "Essential...album of the month" Update magazine

"edgy, gritty and downright heavyweight. Cut from the same cloth as Tubby & Perry in their heyday" UK Reggae Guide

"The world it seems is going dub crazy, and on this offering it's impossible to decry the mania" Skinny magazine

Pama Intl hit the road again throughout June and July continuing promote the album, including 10 dates. 'Reggae For The People' along with Rockers Revolt's label mates; The Slackers (NYC), The Pietasters (Washington DC) and Scotlands No.1 sound system Mungos Hi Fii.