Tracklist:

Johnny Clarke - Come Back To Me

Sgt Pepper - Wake Up

Mad Professor & Joe Ariwa - Non Violence Dub (feat Horace Andy)

U Roy - Old School Music

Davina Stone - Silly Wasn't I

Kofi - Didn't I

Sandra Cross - Can't Let Dub Go

Mad Professor - 6 Million Dub (feat Mafia & Fluxy)

Ariwa Posse - Everytime I See My Baby (feat Abel Miller)

Kofi - Losing Time For Love

Aisha - Can You Feel It (1990)

Sandra Cross - I Lived For You

Sister Nancy - Live The Life You Love

Queen Omega - Rocking & Popping

Ranking Ann - Liberated Woman

In 1979 Mad Professor founded Ariwa Sounds, the longest-serving and one of the most influential independently owned Reggae studios and record labels in the UK. From humble beginnings set up in the front room of Neil's home in South London recording on 4-track and homemade equipment, Ariwa would go on to record and release over 300 albums.
 
Melodies International linked with Mad Professor over several sessions to assemble this 15-track compilation, showcasing the label's output across 45 years. Focussing on some of the label's greatest vocalists: Johnny Clarke, Sandra Cross, Kofi, U Roy, Sister Nancy, Queen Omega, Aisha, Garnett Cross, Abel Miller, Horace Andy and more — presenting the Motown and Stax influences in the Lovers Rock, but also provides a glimpse into the dubbier and more experimental side of the label, showcasing Ariwa's commitment to quality.