{"product_id":"tribute-lp-hills-and-valleys-rivers-and-streams-the-uk-players-friends","title":"Tribute LP - Hills and Valleys, Rivers and Streams - The UK Players \u0026 Friends","description":"\u003cp\u003eA heartical project set up by the UK Players \u0026amp; Earth Works, featuring the band, musicians \u0026amp; friends of Idren Natural. In remembrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tralbumData tralbum-about\"\u003eThe UK Players \u0026amp; Friends \u003cbr\u003eHills and Valleys, Rivers and Streams \u003cbr\u003e(A Tribute to Idren Natural) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e9 brand new tracks by The UK Players. Voiced by Singers and Poets who knew Idren Natural personally. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecorded and Mixed by Supa Yout’ at Earth Works Studio, Amsterdam. Sleeve artwork and written testimonials from close friends and associates. \u003cbr\u003eReleased on Jah Works Records \u003cbr\u003e8th May 2026 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIdren Natural aka Ras Natural aka InI Oneness, DJ, Singer, Chanter, Musician, was a pivotal player and pillar of UK\/European Roots, Reggae, Dub, Sound System Culture. \u003cbr\u003eA humble Rastaman who did so much for so many, inasmuch as inspiring, encouraging, and connecting. He selflessly helped those less fortunate than himself. A strong advocate of the culture and \u003cbr\u003ephilosophy of Rastafari. He was a commanding presence who lit up the stage, giving JAH all the glory. His passing was a great loss to the community. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe UK Players Dub Band formed in 1996. They teamed up\u003cspan class=\"bcTruncateMore\"\u003e with Ras Natural\/InI Oneness to record their debut 7” single ‘Further’ for Jah Works with Producer Jah Rej. This single gained exposure via Jah Shaka, Abashanti, and King Shiloh Sound Systems, even the famous Radio 1 DJ ‘John Peel’ played it. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMore recordings with Jah Rej at Seventh Sense Studio led to the debut album ‘Take Heed’. During the halcyon days of InI Oneness \u0026amp; The UK Players (1997-2004) they toured the UK and Europe, clocking up over 250 gigs in that time. Amongst brethren within the Rastafari community, the band became affectionately known as Ras Naturals band. Friends of Natural like Ras Iyah, Tony Roots, Sister Aisha, Wayne McArthur, and Barry Isaacs (among others) performed with them during this time. Members of InI Oneness \u0026amp; The UK Players never split up, throughout the years they branched out into other projects, reconvening for specials and one offs. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFollowing Idren Naturals passing in 2022, the band stepped up to play his memorial show, where the idea formulated of making a tribute album to him. Ben King offered the use of Earth Works studio to help realise the vision. Work began with longtime live sound engineer Supa \u003cbr\u003eYout’ in March 2024. Jah Rej assisted production on a number of these recordings, and sadly passed during the making of it, the last album he worked on. Various vocalists who were close to Natural, submitted vocals across the following year. \u003cbr\u003eThe album was mixed and dubbed in March ‘25 at Earth Works by Soupa Yout' \u0026amp; Kingsway. Artwork and written memories\/testimonials were then assembled. Everyone involved in the creation of this album knew Idren Natural personally. This album shines a spotlight on his spirit. Carrying songs of tribute, and messages for the times. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eALPHA DUB: Every time the band played a gig, Natural would insist on starting with a dub. In that tradition, this album is no different. ‘Mandlion’ passing through the studio, headtopped a Melodica cut on it. Dubbed to the max by Supa Yout! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNATURAL VIBE: The ‘Forward Fever’ crew from Belgium were one of the first collectives that Natural affiliated with in Europe. Here, Ras Cloud cleverly weaves all of Naturals song titles into the lyrics, creating a song in itself. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWORD \u0026amp; FLESH: Fellowdread was born and raised in Kingston, Jamaica. Now living in Bristol, England, residing with Natural in his last days. His Poetry is rich in inflection, knowledge and wisdom, teachings that spark up the divine. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eALL ABOUT LOVE: A pause for contemplation, this one stills the listener. Rootsman Rak’s words warn against complacency, and encourages action. A completely (natural) acoustic track featuring the skilled percussionist Jonah Dan. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eREMEMBER HIM: Inna Dubplate style, Barry Isaacs toasts to Idren in personal remembrance, reminding us all of the man he was. The track also features snippets of a phone call from Naturals oldest friend ‘Fergie Greenspears’ recounting memories. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRISE UP RASTA CHILDREN: The legendary Tony Roots, graces the album with his unique delivery. Natural, The Players, and Tony go back a long way. A song of strength to affirm the soul, and rally against Babylon. Livicated to the one (Natural) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSONG FOR THE RIVER MAN: During those halcyon days, many stages were shared with Albaroot, whom the band met whilst on tour in Scotland. Clark Innes (lead singer\/songwriter) reminisces about the force of nature that was Natural, times shared, and that knowing, to never meet again. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eONE STEP AHEAD: An interpretation of the ‘Look Inside’ riddim by Reuben Addis. Built for Sound System, it is the only track on the album that rolls into a dub. Lyrical Benjie literally entered the studio, rode the riddim without hearing it first, cutting his vocal in one take! A message for the times that sends shivers up your spine. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTHE PRAYER: Iman Onedub AKA Iman Gebre Iyesus, member of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, met Idren Natural at Fairfield House in Bath. Here he seals the album with a recital of the Lord's Prayer in English, with Amharic. His rich textural tones elevated with a one away riddim to carry the listener home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  \u003ca\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"credits-label\"\u003ecredits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tralbumData tralbum-credits\"\u003ereleased May 8, 2026 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduced by Supa Yout \u0026amp; The UK Players \u003cbr\u003eDrums: Jamie J \u003cbr\u003eBass: Steve EZ \u003cbr\u003eKeys: Matty Marvel \u003cbr\u003ePercussion: Jah Roots \u0026amp; Jonah Dan (Track 4) \u003cbr\u003eGuitars: Aaron Young \u0026amp; Choppa Crucial, Jah Rej (Track 1) \u003cbr\u003eMelodica: MandLion (Track 1) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecorded \u0026amp; Mixed by Supa Yout @ Earth Works Amsterdam \u003cbr\u003eEngineered \u0026amp; Mastered by Kingsway \u003cbr\u003eAdditional production, vibes \u0026amp; inspiration: Jah Rej \u003cbr\u003eAll music written, arranged \u0026amp; performed by The UK Players \u003cbr\u003eexcept 'All About Love' Jonah Dan \u0026amp; Aaron Young \u003cbr\u003e\u0026amp; 'One Step Ahead': Riddim by Reuben Addis \u003cbr\u003eFront cover art: Mother Ganga by Magdelena Najman \u003cbr\u003ePortrait art: Michele Bolognese \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpecial Thanks to: Jay Wendem, Roots Hitek, Dougie Wardrop \u0026amp; Angelo Dello \u003cbr\u003e\u0026amp; also extra Thanks to King Shiloh, all the Earth Works crew \u0026amp; everyone who attended the recording \u0026amp; mixing sessions in Amsterdam. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExclusively a Bandcamp \u0026amp; Vinyl only release. \u003cbr\u003eVinyl Distribution: Earth Works \u0026amp; affiliates \u003cbr\u003eContact: \u003ca href=\"mailto:earthworksamsterdam@gmail.com\"\u003eearthworksamsterdam@gmail.com\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003eJah Works Records \u003cbr\u003eJW052LP\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Earth Works","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54360513053018,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/3516\/4154\/files\/UKPlayers2.jpg?v=1782456914","url":"https:\/\/earthworksamsterdam.myshopify.com\/products\/tribute-lp-hills-and-valleys-rivers-and-streams-the-uk-players-friends","provider":"Earth Works","version":"1.0","type":"link"}