Ras Teo meets Lone Ark – Soul Rebel (2025) Album

Label: A-Lone Ark Muzik
Produced, Recorded, Mixed and Mastered by: Roberto Sánchez
at A-Lone Ark Muzik Studio. Cueto, Spain
All the Songs Written by: Ras Teo
All the Music Composed and Arranged by Roberto Sánchez
except “Dibby Man”, “A Drifter”, “Farmer Dem” and “Jancro” Composed by: Phill Pratt.
Artwork by: Ark & Ites
Players of Instruments: Lone Ark Riddim Force
Drums by: Iñigo Eléxpuru
Bass, Guitar, Piano and Organ by: Roberto Sánchez
Rhythm and Picking Guitar by: Josu Santamaría
Bubble Organ (on Away From) by: Mathias Liengme
Trumpet by: Gorka “Junior G” Fernández
Alto Sax by: Saioa Jorrín
Tenor Sax by: Jaime C. Montes
Trombone by: Aratz Diez
Percussion by: Dubby Ambassah’
Backing Vocals by: Roberto Sánchez
Lead Vocals by: Ras Teo
Vinyl Release date: 03/28/2025
Digital Release date: 05/02/2025

A-Lone Productions presents Soul Rebel, the new Ras Teo and Lone Ark album. This special set is the second LP by the duo after releasing their first LP, Ten Thousand Lions, back in 2019. Since then they have been collaborating together with different labels, releasing a string of roots reggae records which had a great impact on the worldwide sound system scene. Tunes such as: Shaka Warrior, Behold, Come Back Ya So, Arba Lijoch, All Hail and many more.

Now, this new album is a different thing, it represents a new stage for the duo; this time the ten riddims sang by Teo consists of the most rootikal and minor-key roots-rocksteady tracks produced by Roberto Sánchez for his albums with Alpheus, Keith and Tex or Glen Ricks in the past. Most of the riddims were composed by Roberto, although there are four Phil Pratt riddims covered by Lone Ark Riddim Force. The magic came when Ras Teo started singing at the A-Lone Ark Muzik Studio over them with his unique, smooth and deep style giving those riddims a new depth and perspective. His conscious and spiritual lyrics fit the riddims amazingly well and provide the album with an authentic rootikal energy. The work of Lone Ark Riddim Force and Roberto himself on the backing vocals take the album to a next level, creating a new concept for the duo with this stunning Roots-Rocksteady set. It’s like listening to the old time groups like African Brothers or Abyssinians over Treasure Isle riddims, a musical gem combining sweet and raw riddims with the deepest message. The album has its dub-versions counterpart Lp called Soul Rebel in Dub, signed by Lone Ark Riddim Force. Soul Rebel could be the first roots-reggae-rock-steady album ever released. Hope you all enjoy and the soul and the energy put on it. Definitely a truly special set.