Dubblestandart & Marcia Griffiths ‎- Holding You Close EP Chapter I
(Digital single) Collision Germany CCT 302103, 2012-07-09

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Dubblestandart are some of the most acclaimed, incendiary "modern" Dub sounding acts on planet earth. Their vision being the "dub stadium act" for the next century with the likes of KLF is more and more coming through. Its Dubblestandart's vibrant sound clash of industrialized Dub power with the spirit of OnU/Sherwood and Black Ark/Lee Perry and their feeling for pop flavored epic melodies with a cosmic vibe: Today they are considered as an outstanding and stunning act in the recent reggae history.

Since 1988 the group is a phenomenal measurement and their collaborating artists list as "who is who" in the cream of hot spots: Anthony B., Elephant Man, William S. Burroughs, David Lynch, Lee "Sratch" Perry, Ari Up, Dillinger, Ken Boothe, Mikey Dread, Sly & Robbie, Mad Professor, a.o.

Their new creation of beauty along with the queen of Reggae and Lovers Rock "Marcia Griffiths" makes the summer become supersonic! The dreamy lovely lyrics sung with the sweetest voice of the former member of the legendary Bob Marley "I Trees" melts perfectly with Dubblestandart's 21st century urban roots beats.

A quality control track as a further proof that Dubblestandart's productions are getting stronger with every release. What you'll get are 2 original versions plus remixes by French top producer "Grant Phabao" (remixes for Erykah Badu, The Herbaliser, Jurassic 5, Tosca), "Keith Le Blanc" (producer for Nine Inch Nails and original drummer of the Sugarhill Gang), "Litte -Skip MCDonald ? Axe" (legendary dub producer) and Moshi Kamashi from Kingdub in France. Freak out and enjoy a great summer ... !

Tracklisting :
01. Holding You Close (Dubblestandart version) 05:37
02. Holding You Close (Dubblestandart dub version) 07:38
03. Holding You Close (Grant Phabao remix) 03:42
04. Holding You Close (Grant Phabao dub remix) 03:28
05. Holding You Close (Moshi remix) 04:55
06. Holding You Close (Keith LeBlanc remix) 05:54
07. Holding You Close (Skip Little Axe McDonald remix) 05:23

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