Derrick Sound – Upliftment (2025) Album

Label: Derrick Sound | Evidence Music
Produced by: Derrick Sound
Saxophone by: Romain Tingueli
Trumpet and Trombone by: Zacharie Ksyk
Release date: 10/31/2025

With Upliftment, Derrick Sound delivers a true homage to the reggae of the late 1990s and early 2000s, a pivotal period that also marked their beginnings as DJs. The project recreates the energy and atmosphere of those years, drawing inspiration from legendary producers such as Fatis Burrell and Bobby Digital.

Entirely produced by the duo, the album brings together iconic voices including Sizzla, Capleton, Lutan Fyah, Luciano, Chezidek, Jah Mason, Peetah Morgan, Turbulence, Fantan Mojah, and Brother Culture. Faithful to the spirit of that era, Upliftment carries a motivating and uplifting message, perfectly encapsulated in its title.

The cover features a photo of Mr Nico and Inspecta Derrick, taken in the early 2000s on Washington Boulevard in Kingston. While many regard the 1970s as reggae’s golden age, for Derrick Sound the early 2000s represent their own golden era — the sound and spirit that shaped their identity and to which this project pays homage.

Formed by Mr Nico and Inspecta Derrick, Derrick Sound has become a key force on the European and international scene, notably through their label Evidence Music and collaborations with reggae greats. With Upliftment, they pay tribute to the reggae heritage that shaped them while sharing it with a new generation of listeners.