WADADA TO THE WORLD!
Wadada Productions is a music label located in the heart of New York that produces both local artists and artists from around the world. It’s roots started from Wadada Music, founded in 2007 by French born producer, musician and guitarist Aurélien Metsch Aka Natty Frenchy, The word Wadada is derived from the Amharic word Wedede that means Love. Wadada Productions mission is to spread love and unity through word, sound and arts.
NEW RELEASE
LARRY MCDONALD
feat
ZEM AUDU and NATTY FRENCHY
"THE SHADOW OF YOUR SMILE"
Wadada Productions
presents
Larry McDonald
feat: Zem Audu, Natty Frenchy, also past and actual members of the legendary Skatalites
🎶 “The Shadow of Your Smile” 🎶
At 87 years old Larry McDonald, a living legend of percussion and a cornerstone of the reggae and ska scene for over 7 decades, returns with an exceptional collaboration for a vocal version of "The shadow of your smile"! Having worked with icons like Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Toots & The Maytals, also more then 30 years touring and recording with Gill Scott Heron and actually with the Skatalites, he stands as one of the undisputed percussionist master of Jamaican music and others!
Joined by Natty Frenchy And Zem Audu and current and former members of the Skatalites, together they reinvents this timeless classic, where jazz meets Ska!
✨ Listen to the track, watch the video now and let yourself be transported into the shadow of an eternal smile.
Music written by Johnny Mandel Lyrics written by Paul Francis Webster.
Video directed and edited by: Pablo Saguez
Vocal / Percussions:
Larry McDonald
Saxophone: Zem Audu
Guitars: Natty Frenchy
Drums: Dareem Chandler
Bass: Val Douglas
Piano: Cameron Greenlee
Trumpet: James K Smith
Trombone: Bufford O’ Sullivan
Recorded at:
Wadada Studio by Natty Frenchy
Vocal recorded at Mistah Martin Studio by:
Natty Frenchy
Drums recorded at The Drumlab by:
Dareem Chandler
Piano recorded at HoveTO Studio by:
Cameron Greenleen
Sax recorded at Audu Music Studios by:
Zem Audu
Bass recorded at Valdee’s Workshop by:
Val Douglas
Arranged by:
Zem Audu, Val Douglas, Natty Frenchy
Mixed by: Christian Cowlin
Mastered by: Xavier “Lek” Farré
Photo: Pablo Saguez
Cover design: Matthias Avice Karim
Produced by:
Aurelien “Natty Frenchy “ Metsch for:
Wadada Productions
RAPHAEL TO THE WORLD
"THAT'S WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR"
That s What friends are for:
This is a Ska version of the international Hit "Thats what friends are for"
Recorded with live instrumentation
featuring
Trombone Buford.O Sullivan
Bass: Val Douglas
Drums: Cliffy Simpson
Keys: Maurice Gregory
Guitar and keys: Natty Frenchy
Sax: Zem Audu
Trumpet: Travis Antoine
Percussions: Larry Mc Donald
Mix: Christian Cowlin
Master: Xxavi_lek
Produced by Natty Frenchy
For Wadada Productions
Recorded at Wadada studio by Aurelien Metsch AKA Natty Frenchy
Drums recorded at Mercy Sound Studio
by Sidney Mills
Graphics and design by Nella "Karaba" Celeste Nemorin
Mathias Karim Avice MKA and Raphael
Raphael was 10 years old when he recorded this song... Enjoy!
RAPHAEL TO THE WORLD
"BLINDING LIGHTS"
Blinding Lights:
After Hearing the International Hit Blinding Lights song by The Weeknd on the radio, Raphael started to sing the song over and over so here we are! We did a remix in a Dancehall StyleEnjoy!
RAPHAEL TO THE WORLD
"FAMILY"
Family:
The vibrant and joyful blends of the trumpet, saxophone, guitar, percussion, and bass among other instruments and Raphael’s own gleeful voice creates a rhythm full of uplifting energy that captivates the spirit. Raphael wrote the single “family” in hopes to bring children and families together with love, joy and positive vibrations.Please enjoy and share the movement!
MUSIC PRODUCTION AND SINGLES
Wadada Studios has a team of legendary musicians producing Riddim music, such as Ska, Reggae, R&B, Rap, Trap, Jazz and World Music etc.
LALIBELA
"Lalibela", single track from the Skatalites' album "Walk with me" features Lloyd Knibb and Lester "Ska Sterling".
Lalibela was recorded at Don One Studio Brooklyn, NY and mixed at Wadada Studio by Aurélien “Natty Frenchy” Metsch (guitarist of the Skatalites) and Val Douglas (bassist of the Skatalites). This is the last recording made by the original drummer Lloyd Knibb. The Skatalites are considered to be one of the most influential groups coming from Jamaica.
PASS IT ON CHAPTER 1
PASS IT ON is a 13 track compilation showcasing up and coming and veteran artists from New York, France and Jamaica such as: Jahmali, Nachy Bless, Kimani & Naya, Simpleman, Makedah, Joanne Williams, Patrick Junior, Dillgin, Natty Frenchy, Kimberlee, High grade Camp, Kendra Granville and Judah Eskender.
This Album includes 3 live riddims recorded organically.
https://player.believe.fr/v2/3661585743453
BRILLE LE SOLEIL
KIMANI FEAT NAYA
“Brille le soleil", single track wrote by Aurelien’s oldest two sons Kimani and Naya was produced by Natty Frenchy at Wadada Studio New York. The single was written and produced when the boys were just 6 and 4 years old, featuring musicians such as, Kevin Batchelor trumpeter of the Skatelites and steel pulse, as well as" Val Douglas "who played bass on Bob Marley’s” So Much Trouble in the World "and" Jerry Johnson "which is the saxophone of Steel Pulse.
Raphael To The World That's what friends are for
Raphael To The World: Blinding Lights (Dancehall Cover).
