RAZOOF

New album "High Tide, Low tide"
This, the fourth solo album by pro active dj, producer and drummer RAZOOF from Cologne/Germany showcases a nicely balanced blend of analog dub/reggae feel and electronic chillout vibes. Most of the songs on “High Tide, Low Tide“ came about during Razoof’s summer residency at world famous chillout hotspot Blue Bar, located on the lovely island of Formentera. A deep influence on many levels of course.... just like an extensive journey to India did.
Long time collaborators like studio cohort Emanuel Geller (of SALZ fame), Solar Moon fellowman TOM DAMS and exceptional vocalist DON ABI contributed to this longplayer just like some gifted folks Razoof met (or re-met) during production of his new album: Philly soul diva LADY ALMA (famous for her work with 4hero, King Britt, Zap Mama a.o.), swedish jazz singer SOFIA PETTERSSON, italo-american producer ZEB (playing the Oud), Stockholm based reggae producer legend INTERNAL DREAD alongside vocalist DESMOND FOSTER, german roots reggae star SEBASTIAN STURM... they all left marks on „High Tide, Low Tide“ in their special ways.
With this album, Razoof’s passion for dub riddims and electronic vibes finally comes full circle... and a big part of that is owed to the band musicians who supported him this time around: bass player Hannes Vesper aka CYBORG HAINES (who already provided low frequency backup for legend Lee Perry or german dancehall smartie Nosliw) and guitarist MANOUGAZOU (an important force behind OKADA, an experienced reggae outfit backing up acts like Zoe, Maxim and Dubxanne/Police in dub) as well first call instrumentalists like EASY RHODES ..s and ISMAEL DIALLO (saxophone).
you can buy the CD version of the album at deluxe music
download version in stores june9
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Biography
During school days already, Uwe Lehr got the nickname „Rasta“ (that class mates gave him) because of his unconditional love for reggae music. That very nickname, combined with his real first name, led to the fact that people started to simply call him RAZOOF. Being an acivist drummer on the blooming german reggae scene of the early 90s, he provided the backbeat for household names like Gentleman, Bantu, Patrice and Don Abi.... and joined reknown soundsystem collective Solar Moon only a bit later. After various albums, compilation contributions and gigs with others, Razoof started to produce original dub infused downtempo and deep house electronica material around Y2K... released mainly through his own label imprint NESTA recordings, causing great international feedback. This way, Razoof tracks like “Lambs bread“ (for the infamous Stereo deluxe label) and „Universal love“ (released on San Francisco dub house cult imprint Jah Love Recordings) caused quite some global scale dancefloor heat... while his top notch remixer loaden 2007 album “Life, Love & Unity“ on Phazzadelic went straight to the top of the german chillout charts for several weeks. These days, Razoof prepares to promote “High Tide, Low Tide“ during his upcoming dj summer residency at Blue Bar Formentera and by playing assorted live gigs in fall of 09...