Armenian artist Ras Teo, also known as Jah Menelik, has dropped the second installment of his roots reggae and dub trilogy. Up Fi Jah and Up Fi Jah In Dub follow the first pair of LPs released earlier this year, Ion Man and Ion Man In Dub.

Released under his Forward Bound Records label, the vocal album Up Fi Jah features eight roots reggae tracks penned and performed by Ras Teo, a prolific and recognized figure in the current roots music scene. Its dub counterpart, Up Fi Jah In Dub, showcases eight dub versions of the vocal tracks on a separate vinyl platter. Within the vocal set, the artist passionately conveys a universal message in his distinctive and melodic style, firmly rooted in his beliefs.

Produced by David ‘Jah David’ Goldfine of Zion I Kings and Ras Teo himself, both albums are mixed by Jah David. The roster of musicians who lent their talents features the usual members of the Zion I Kings team: David ‘Jah David’ Goldfine on bass and kette, Laurent ‘Tippy I’ Alfred on rhythm guitars, Andrew ‘Moon’ Bain on lead guitar, Okiel Mcintyre on trumpet and trombone, and Zoe Brown on flute. Additionally, Roberto Sánchez contributes on drums, melodica, clavinet, organ, piano, keyboards, lead guitar, and backing vocals.