Various Artists Star Chile EP
Released on October 30, 2020, through a collaboration with Lustre Kings Productions, the Star Chile EP is a modern masterclass in genre-bending, where dancehall, Afrobeats, and roots reggae meet in a lush, ethereal space. Produced by Moon Bain (known for his work with Zion I Kings and Major Lazer), the five-track set is built on an infectious, guitar-driven riddim that feels equally at home on a late-night dancefloor as it does in high-fidelity headphones. Featuring heavy-hitting performances from reggae mainstays like Lutan Fyah and Pressure Busspipe, alongside the rapid-fire energy of rising star Alandon, the EP pushes the boundaries of the traditional "riddim" release by infusing it with a "future-knocking" production style that is both atmospheric and grounded.
For the collector and sound system purist, the Star Chile EP highlights the evolution of the Easy Star catalog into more progressive, global sounds. Standout tracks like Alandon's "Play With Fire" and Lutan Fyah's "No Selfie" showcase how the label continues to champion conscious lyricism within high-energy, contemporary arrangements. The inclusion of the "Star Chile Version" by Digital Ancient and a signature Zion I Kings Remix of Pressure Busspipe's "Never Left" provides that essential dub-leaning depth that fans have come to expect. This release serves as a vibrant snapshot of the modern reggae movement, blending the spiritual weight of the Virgin Islands' "roots" sound with the global rhythmic pulse of the 21st century.
