Akae Beka – Living Testament
Track List
1, Stone of The Corner
2. Going on A Mission
3. Rebellion Running
4. All Around Man Yard
5. Who Will Go For Us
6, Holding The Amen Key
7. Keeper of The Gate
8, Who Is The Rejector
9. Cream Of Joy
10. Reforms Unseen
11. S On The Chest.
LIVING TESTAMENT is the final album Vaughn Benjamin recorded before he transitioned in November of 2019. In late October of 2019, he travelled to Grass Valley, California, recording this 11-track album at Ras Biblical’s studio, Trinity Farm, over a period of 2 days. The producers gathered 11 masterful musicians on these tracks, including Manuel “Go A Chant” Guerra, Denfield “Ras Pulse” Potter, Walker Pillow, Scott Lynwood Davis, Befekadu Assefa and Tuff Lion. Together, these musicians weaved together a powerful family of songs that tell a timeless and truly unique story, a masterpiece of roots reggae.
LIVING TESTAMENT includes the single ‘Who Will Go For Us’ which was released on January 6th 2024 with a video filmed on location in Ethiopia. In the coming weeks, we’ll be speaking with Go A Chant and Biblical, who were present for the creation of this album. We’ll learn about these recording sessions and what happened behind the scenes.
LIVING TESTAMENT is a monumental album and an important piece of history. It will be available on LP, CD, and high-quality download on February 16th courtesy of Go A Chant, Trinity Farm, Before Zero Records, and I-Roots Records.
The majestic cover artwork was created by Ras Elijah Tafari.
LP and CD Available at:
I-Roots Records USA
Before Zero Records UK
Livity Records France