Stuntin'

STUNTIN, the debut album from Brooklyn's hottest new traditional ska/reggae group THE SCORCHERS.
Founded by Mush One and Luis Zuluaga, formerly of EPITAPH / HELLCAT recording act THE SLACKERS, The Scorchers lean back deep into the roots of Jamaican music, creating a unique blend of vocal harmonies and scorchinginstrumentals.

After leaving The Slackers circa 1999-2000, Mush One became involved in several musical projects in the New York City area, most notably Sister Nancy Meets Fireproof (2002 Jammyland/Special Potato), The Hungry March Band's On The Waterfront (2003)and Critical Brass (2004), as well as the New Orleans jazz-inspired Washington Square Stomperz (later to become Red Hook Warriorz). Several years later, the sound of ska once again beckoned songwriter/trumpeter Mush One. While still active in the aforementioned projects, he contacted recent Slackers expatriate Luis (Zulu) Zuluaga under the auspices of forming a hard-bop jazz group. Beginning with friends of Fireproof plus Red Hook Warriorzs Paul Defiglia (upright bass) and Ben Shanley (trombone), the core of the band was formed. The sound of Defigila's upright bass and Zulu's ska drumming was immediately explosive, and The Scorchers were born.

STUNTIN features the debut of vocalist Alicia Williams, daughter of 1940s/1950s Jamaican big-band vocalist Granville Phinnof the Sonny Bradshaw Orchestra. This award-winning big band helped pave the way for seminal Jamaican instrumentalists Roland Alphonso and Lloyd Knibb,who would later formthe now legendary Skatalites. If that wasn't enough, baritone sax star El Michaels (Sharon Jones Dap Kings, Soulfire, El Michaels Affair) also calls the Scorchers home, adding an intoxicating soundtrack vibe to several popcorn style breaks.

All in all, STUNTIN clocks in just under 60 minutes with 17 strong tunes, including an updated version of Burt Bacharachs 'Walk On By' and Bob Marley's 'Play Play Play'. One listen to STUNTIN and youll realize how cohesive this album is, the tempos glide you effortlessly though ska, soul, reggae, lounge, rock steady, funk, and jazz. It is beautiful from start to finish, making this an album that will definitely stand the test of time.

FOR FANS OF: The Skatalites, The Slackers, Motown (Supremes, Ronnettes), Marcia Griffiths/I-Threes, Trojan Records, Hepcat, See Spot, King Django.

Tracklist:
1.     Just Cool It   
2.     Dey Wid You   
3.     Walk On By   
4.     Play Play Play   
5.     Heat Seizure   
6.     Heat Stroke   
7.     Todd's Theme   
8.     I Haven't Met A Boy   
9.     Irish Handcuffs   
10.     Jah Is Waiting   
11.     Shotgun Wedding   
12.     Your Only Man   
13.     Burru Man   
14.     People Scared   
15.     Bumper To Bumper   
16.     Bumper Dub   
17.     Rhapsody