Groundation – Candle Burning (2025) Album

Label: Young Tree | Baco Records
Release date: 05/23/2025

Groundation returns with their 11th studio album, Candle Burning — a powerful testament to spiritual fire, inner strength, and human connection. Recorded entirely to analog tape over an intense 10-day session at the legendary ICP Studios in Brussels, the album pulses with authenticity and vitality. Rather than focusing on struggle, Candle Burning offers a message of hope and resilience, brought to life through Groundation’s signature fusion of roots reggae, jazz-inspired melodies, deep grooves, and thought-provoking lyrics. Featuring legendary guest artists including Alpha Blondy, Mutabaruka, Thomas Mapfumo, and Mykal Rose, the album bridges generations and cultures to deliver a rich, soulful, and timeless reggae experience.

1. Energy
2. Candle Burning
3. The Youth (feat. Mykal Rose & Alpha Blondy)
4. Hypnotized
5. The Light (feat. Mutabaruka)
6. Holding On (feat. Thomas Mapfumo)
7. Keeper of the Flame
8. Trust Yourself
9. Anew