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NiyoRah
Purification Session
I Grade Records
2006

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Purification Session is the follow-up album to NiyoRah's critically acclaimed debut release 'Different Age'.  Niyorah continues to emphasize cultural living and his love for nature on this outstanding 2006 release.  

Track List Liner Notes Reviews Real Audio Stream
NiyoRah - A Different Age Purchase CD

Track List:

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Nothing To Prove

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Caught Up Inna Image

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There For You

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Globe All Warming

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Special Request

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How It Is

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African Chant (With Pressure)

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We Shall See

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Kick Up

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Wha Yu Feel Say

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Sell Out

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Defend

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We Are One

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Always

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I Love The Way

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Nobody Knows (With Ras Attitude)

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Lion Have Mane (With Vaughn Benjamin)

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Inner Light

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Musicians & Credits

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01. Nothing To Prove(N. Olivacce, D. Goldfine) Drums: Carlton "Santa" Davis; Bass: Jah David; Keyboards: Jawge Hughes; Guitars: Tuff Lion, Jah David, Jah Oil; Flute: Brother Lenny; Percussion: Jah David, Bongo Herman; Produced by Zion High Productions; Published by I Grade Music (ASCAP) and Zion High (BMI)
02. There For You(N. Olivacce, D. Goldfine, G. Walton) Drums: Carlton "Santa" Davis; Bass: Jah David; Keyboards: Jawge Hughes; Guitars: Tuff Lion, Jah Oil; Trombone: Balboa Becker; Tenor Sax: Garrett Kobsef; Horn Arrangements by Million 7 Horns; Background Vocals: Detra Davis; Produced by Zion High Productions; Published by I Grade Music (ASCAP) and Zion High (BMI)
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Special Request(N. Olivacce, L. Alfred, K. Itola, T. Davis, T. Williams) Drums: T Rock; Bass: Kenyatta; Keyboards: Tippy; Produced by NiyoRah, Tippy, Kenyatta Itola, Tuff Lion & T Rock; Published by I Grade Music (ASCAP)

04.

African Chant (With Pressure)(N. Olivacce, D. Brown, A. Campbell, G. Jackson, L. Alfred) Drums: Astor Campbell; Bass: Kenyatta; Keyboards: Vaughn Benjamin; Produced by Vaughn Benjamin; Published by I Grade Music (ASCAP), Astor Rock Faster Music (SESAC), Garvey's Ghost Music (SESAC) & copyright control

05.

Kick Up(N. Olivacce, A. Bain) Programming, Guitars & Keyboards: Andrew "Moon" Bain; Octave Guitars: David Prout; Bass: Baptiste Idar; Percussion: Bongo Herman; Background Vocals: Detra Davis, Kenyatta & Tippy; Produced by Digital Ancient; Published by I Grade Music (ASCAP) and Galactic Soul Music (BMI)

06.

Sell Out(N. Olivacce, L. Alfred, J. Saleem, A. Metch) Drum Programming: Abja; Guitar: Tuff Lion, Natty French; Produced by Tippy, Abja & Natty Frenchy; Published by I Grade Music (ASCAP) and Aurelien Metsch (SACEM)

07.

We Are One(N. Olivacce, L. Alfred) Drums: Astor Campbell; Bass: Gregory "Mr. Bassie" Jackson; Acoustic Guitars: Tuff Lion; Keyboards & Melodica: Tippy; Background Vocals: Detra Davis; Produced by Tippy I; Published by I Grade Music (ASCAP)

08.

I Love The Way(N. Olivacce, A. Bain, P. Robbins, D. Campo) Drums & Programming: Dr. X & Moon; Strings: Randy Manhart; Guitars & Keyboards: Moon; Spanish Guitar: Diego Campo; Background Vocals: Detra Davis, Moon; Produced by Dr. X & Digital Ancient; Published by I Grade Music (ASCAP) & Galactic Soul Music (BMI)

09.

Lion Have Mane (With Vaughn Benjamin)(N. Olivacce, V. Benjamin, L. Alfred, J. Saleem, A. Metsch) Drum Programming: Tippy & Abja; Bass & Keyboards: Tippy; Guitar & Keyboards: Natty Frenchy; Guitar: Tuff Lion; Produced by Tippy, Abja & Natty Frenchy; Published by I Grade Music (ASCAP) and Aurelien Metsch (SACEM)

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Caught Up Inna Image(N. Olivacce, L. Alfred, G. Jackson) Drums: Astor Campbell; Bass: Gregory "Mr. Bassie" Jackson; Keyboards: Tippy; Guitars & Organ: Tuff Lion; Produced by Tippy I & Gregory Jackson; Published by I Grade Music (ASCAP) and Garvey's Ghost Music (SESAC) & copyright control

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Globe All Warming(N. Olivacce, D. Goldfine, G. Walton, C. Daniel) Drums: Wadi Gad; Bass: Jah David; Guitar: Jah Oil, Jah David & Tuff Lion; Keyboards: Kiki & Ras Dean; Percussion: Jah David; Trumpet: Adeley; Background Vocals: Detra Davis; Produced by Zion High Productions & Jah Bandis & Within A Time; Published by I Grade Music (ASCAP), Zion High (BMI), Jahbandis & Within A Time

12. How It Is(N. Olivacce, D. Goldfine) Drums: Wilburn "Squidley" Cole; Bass: Jah David; Keyboards: Pablove Black; Guitars: Tuff Lion, Jah David; Trombone: Balboa Becker; Trumpet: Joel Berhman; Tenor Sax: Garrett Kobsef; Horn Arrangements by I Grade & Million 7 Horns; Produced by Zion High Productions & Jamhill Music Works; Published by I Grade Music (ASCAP) and Zion High (BMI)
13. We Shall See(N. Olivacce, G. Bobito) Drums: Benbow Creary; Bass: Milo; Keyboards: Yami Bolo; Guitars: Tuff Lion; Produced by RaStar Productions; Published by I Grade Music (ASCAP) and RaStar Productions
14. Wha Yu Feel Say(N. Olivacce, L. Alfred, A. Campbell, G. Jackson) Drums: Astor Campbell; Bass: George "Mr. Bassie" Jackston; Keyboards: Tippy; Guitars: Tuff Lion; Trombone & Horn Arrangements: Balboa Becker; Produced by Blackfoot & Tippy I; Published by I Grade Music (ASCAP), Astor Rock Faster Music (SESAC) & Garvey's Ghost Music (SESAC)
15. Defend(N. Olivacce, L. Alfred, J. Gordon, T. Williams) Drum Programming: Metaphysic & Tippy; Bass & Keyboards: Tippy; Acoustic Guitar: Tuff Lion; Background Vocals: Detra Davis; Produced by Tippy I, Metaphysic & Tuff Lion; Published by I Grade Music (ASCAP), Gordon Jamall Music (ASCAP)
16. Always(N. Olivacce, A. Bain, D. Campo) Programming & Guitars: Diego "Fuego" Campo; Rhodes Piano: Emmanuel Laine; Percussion & Background Vocals: Moon; Produced by Fuego Campo & Digital Ancient; Published by I Grade Music (ASCAP), I Concious (BMI) & Galactic Soul Music (BMI)
17. Nobody Knows (With Ras Attitude) (N. Olivacce, L. Alfred, M. Goodwin, A. Campbell, G. Jackson) Drums: Astor Campbell; Bass: Gregory "Mr. Bassie" Jackson; Organ & Guitar: Tuff Lion; Keyboards: Tippy; Produced by Blackfoot (Astor Campbell & Gregory Jackson), Tippy I & Tuff Lion; Published by I Grade Music (ASCAP),  (BMI), Michael Goodwin, Astor Rock Faster Music (SESAC) & Garvey's Ghost Music (SESAC)
18. Inner Light (N. Olivacce, L. Alfred, A. Campbell, G. Jackson) Drums: Astor Campbell; Bass: Gregory "Mr. Bassie" Jackson; Keyboards & Melodica: Tippy; Guitars: Tuff Lion; Produced by Blackfoot & Tippy I; Published by I Grade Music (ASCAP) & Garvey's Ghost Music (SESAC)


Liner Notes
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All lyrics and vocal melodies by Nigel 'NiyoRah' Olivacce); except respective lyrics and vocal melodies by Pressure, Vaughn Benjamin & Ras Attitude

Recorded & Executive Produced by: Laurent “Tippy I” Alfred
All songs mixed by Tippy I
except tracks 5, 8, & 16 mixed by Moon the Digital Ancient
Mastered by Michael Caplan at Lion Fox Recording Studios
Art & Design by Andrew "Moon" Bain


I Grade RecordsI Grade Records, LLC
P.O. Box 223281
Christiansted, St. Croix
U.S.V.I.  00822

USA Tel: (646) 226-1738

 

NiyoRah Gives Thanks...
To JAH for creating experience.
To my family, especially my parents, Ras Bobby & Helen, my three siblings, Pamisa, Oma and Ajari, and my two children, Harmonie and K'hammanie
To the entire I Grade Family
To all children and down to earth people who have shown their love and support.
To all the producers, musicians and other artists that made this work possible.
To those obstacles that helped to make me stronger
To the inner desire for self perfection radiating equal rights and justice.
To everything and everyone
To the breath of life
To LOVE

"PURIFICATION SESSION symbolizes the expression of many diverse frequencies.  This work is meant to serve... serve the people, serve creation.  It's something that speaks the truth.  We don't exist to be taken advantage of, for legends are not written about those who follow the crowd, but are written based upon the defenders who stand up for the highest of principles throughout existence.  It's a piece of I&I mind constructed for the upliftment of a people great and mighty, beautiful carbon mediums of light... I give Jah the praise, not myself." - NiyoRah

 


Album Reviews

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Reggae Vibes:
About a year after he entered the international modern roots arena with his strong full length debut album, "A Different Age", NiyoRah returns with a brand new album full of righteousness and conscious messages. It's always interesting to see what an artist delivers on his sophomore album, especially if he has shown real potential on a debut album as in case of NiyoRah. After having listened to "Purification Session" one can only conclude that this collection of tunes surpasses all that has come before. - More

Reggae Reviews:
NiyoRah returns with righteousness and conscious messages, delivered with a youthful exuberance and confidence exemplified by the title of the opening track, "Nothing to Prove." Despite a relatively adolescent tone to his voice and several bouncy, danceable tracks, this album flaunts an unwavering militancy. Check out this line from "How It Is": "By any means, I will defend the poor. / I will shoot a wicked man and close the coffin door." Indeed, the name Purification Session is appropriate, as the sing-jay seeks to cleanse wickedness with a scorched earth policy. - More

Achi's Reggae Blog:
Another album I have held in similar regard over the past couple of years or so as being a GREAT piece is definitely the wonderfully titled Purification Session from Rock City based Dominican born chanter/singer NiyoRah. Not only did this album virtually catapult itself near the top of my list as far as albums go, it also did the same for the artist as well upon its release back in 2006 from Laurent ‘Tippy’ Alfred’s I-Grade Records. Now Purification Session was one which came with a ‘primer’ for me because I had thoroughly enjoyed Niyo’s very first album the year before, A Different Age, which definitely opened my senses to receiving the next album after it (incidentally, I should just mention that A Different Age was a part of the biggest promotion I’ve ever known I-Grade to half as it virtually simultaneously released it along with Conquering Sound from Ancient King and Rasta Awake from Army and I find it VERY interesting that the only artist for whom they have released an album since then has been NiyoRah).  - More


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