Luchito & Néstor take a deep dive into the psychedelic soul-jazz underground with a fiery Latin reinterpretation of “Day Tripper,” reimagining the Lennon & McCartney classic through the lens of a smoky descarga, with vintage funk grooves, and a hard-hitting Afro-Cuban rhythm.
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Side B flips the script with “Day Tripper Pt. 2,” an instrumental version led by Néstor Álvarez that lets the arrangement breathe deeper into the rhythm section. Stripped of vocals, the track highlights the intricate interplay of percussion, organ, bass, and horn textures, turning the tune into a cinematic late-night jam for collectors of instrumental funk, jazz, and tropical psychedelia.
Bridging classic rock songwriting with Latin soul energy, this double-sided release captures the spirit of crate-digging culture: familiar yet unexpected, vintage yet timeless.
Recommended if you like: Joe Bataan, Mongo Santamaría, Ray Barretto, Boogaloo and Latin funk!
Luchito & Néstor take a deep dive into the psychedelic soul-jazz underground with a fiery Latin reinterpretation of “Day Tripper,” reimagining the Lennon & McCartney classic through the lens of a smoky descarga, with vintage funk grooves, and a hard-hitting Afro-Cuban rhythm.
Vinyl Pre-Order. Shipping from June 2026!
On Side A, “Day Tripper” delivers a raw and infectious vocal cut packed with tight percussion, hypnotic groove, and scorching musicianship. Luchito & Néstor transform the familiar riff into a dancefloor-ready Latin soul workout that feels equally at home in a Havana nightclub, a 1968 boogaloo session, or a modern rare groove DJ set.
Bridging classic rock songwriting with Latin soul energy, this double-sided release captures the spirit of crate-digging culture: familiar yet unexpected, vintage yet timeless.
Recommended if you like: Joe Bataan, Mongo Santamaría, Ray Barretto, Boogaloo and Latin funk!
Released by Original Gravity Records.
Donnoya Drake Live In Prague! Záznam z loňského koncertu v doprovodu Rudeboy Paradise právě vychází na @originalgravityrecords
Na letošní sérii OG koncertů v Praze jsme bohužel nesehnali prachy, tak alespoň něco k poslechu! To byl stejně večer! #ska #rocksteady #live #rudeboyparadise #prague
Donnoya Drake - Live in Prague
Bandcamp exclusive digital release: /album/live-in-prague-4
Recorded live in October 2025 at Malostranská beseda, Prague, this digital LP captures Donnoya Drake in full flow — raw, direct, and backed by a tight, groove-driven band.
Blending rocksteady, early reggae and classic soul, the set moves effortlessly between originals and timeless cuts, including reinterpretations of songs associated with artists like The Shirelles, Alton Ellis and Millie Small.
From the laid-back swing of “Rocksteady Town” to the crowd-moving energy of “My Boy Lollipop” and “Simmer Down,” the recording showcases both the warmth of Drake’s vocal and the immediacy of a live performance.
Featuring a guest appearance from Annamária d’Almeida, this is a snapshot of an artist rooted in tradition but fully alive in the moment.
Loving Reggae!
Original Gravity Records drops a new 7” from Jamaican vocalist Donnoya Drake, reworking “Loving Reggae” — originally by The Maytones — in two distinct styles.
Vinyl Pre-Order - Shipping June 2026!
The B-side “Loving Reggae” leans into a deeper, more driving early reggae feel, closer to the original cut. While the A-side “Loving Rocksteady” strips things back into a warm, late ’60s Rocksteady groove.
Two sides, one classic tune — tracing the shift from Rocksteady into Reggae, built for selectors and collectors alike.
Companion live LP available digitally, exclusively on Bandcamp.
Loving Rocksteady!
Original Gravity Records drops a new 7” from Jamaican vocalist Donnoya Drake, reworking “Loving Reggae” — originally by The Maytones — in two distinct styles.
Vinyl Pre-Order - Shipping June 2026!
A-side “Loving Rocksteady” strips things back into a warm, late ’60s groove, while B-side “Loving Reggae” leans into a deeper, more driving early reggae feel, closer to the original cut.
Two sides, one classic tune — tracing the shift from Rocksteady into Reggae, built for selectors and collectors alike.
Companion live LP available digitally, exclusively on Bandcamp.
Tonite at 21h CET a nee episode of the Reggae Fever Radioshow on Extra Gold incl the premiere of the live recordings by Donnoya Drake #reggaefeverradioshow #radioextragold #jamaicanmusic #skaradioshow #reggaeradioshow
Junior Dell (Jam, Montego Bay) with Neil Anderson (UK) & The Magic Touch (D) as The D-Lites 12. Freedom Sounds Festival - Kantine, Köln - 25. April 2026 / (c)LiveReggae
#livereggaefreedomsounds
Dave Barker (Jam) with The Magic Touch (D) & Neil Anderson (UK) 12. Freedom Sounds Festival - Kantine, Köln - 25. April 2026 / (c)LiveReggae
#livereggaefreedomsounds
