GRAMMY® nominated musician and dancehall legend Tippa Irie releases his first full-length studio album in six years, “I’m An African”, on September 15, 2022. The 16-track album features several well-known artists and draws inspiration from his family’s roots in Africa and Jamaica. The London-born MC reflects on the historical significance of his past in this highly anticipated 18th career album, while highlighting the impact of and lessons learned from current day events. Tippa has been making music for 40 years and is well-known for a tune he wrote with Will.I.Am called “Hey Mama” which was nominated for a Grammy for Best Rap Song in 2005.
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released September 15, 2022
All songs by Tippa Irie, with additional composition noted in each track
Executive Produced by Tippa Irie & Lynn Rossetto
Recording engineering by Peter Huningale, OBF, Robin Giorno,
Keety Roots, Carlton Ogilvie, Drew Horley, Ras Demo, J Life
All songs mastered by The Mastering Guy, except “Mystic” by BBMC
Featured Singers: O.B.F, Apache Indian, Shniece, Stush, China Black
TRACK 01: I’m An African (The Remix)
Producer: O.B.F
Engineer: Eric Birraux
Mixer: Eric Birraux
Mastering Engineer: The Mastering Guy
Songwriter: Anthony Henry, Eric Birraux
Musicians: O.B.F
TRACK 02: Minibus Man
Producer: Friendly Fire Crew
Engineer: Robin Giorno
Mixer: Robin Giorno
Mastering Engineeer: The Mastering Guy
Songwriter: Anthony Henry, Robin Giorno
Musicians: Friendly Fire Band
TRACK 03: Got To Do Better
Producer: J Life
Engineer: J life
Mixer: J life
Mastering Engineer : The Mastering Guy
Songwriter: Anthony Henry, Sermonius Poleon
Musicians: J life
TRACK 04: Love Yourself (ft. Shniece)
Producer: Ras Demo
Engineer: Ras Demo
Mixer: Ras Demo
Mastering Engineer: The Mastering Guy
Songwriter: Anthony Henry, Wayne Decordova (Ras Demo), Shniece McMenamin
TRACK 05: Hey Girl (ft. Stush)
Producer: Mafia & Fluxy
Engineer: Drew Horley
Mixer: Drew Horley
Mastering Engineer: The Mastering Guy
Songwriter: Anthony Henry, Julie McAlpin, Leroy Heywood, David Heywood
Musicians: Mafia & Fluxy
Featured Singers: Stush
TRACK 06: Hot Stuff (ft. Apache Indian)
Producer: Bubblers
Engineer: Carlton Bubblers Ogilve
Mixer: Carlton Bubblers Ogilve
Mastering Engineer: The Mastering Guy
Songwriter: Anthony Henry, Stephen Kapur
Musicians: Carlton Bubblers Ogilve
Featured Singers: Apache Indian (Stephen Kapur)
TRACK 07: Dem Too Bad Mind (ft. Keith Lawrence)
Producer: Keith Lawrence
Engineer: Drew Horley
Mixer: Drew Horley
Mastering Engineer: The Mastering Guy
Songwriter: Anthony Henry, Keith Lawrence
Musicians: Keith Lawrence
TRACK 08: Mystic
Producer: Real Talk Productions UK
Engineer: Carlton Bubblers Ogilve
Mixer: Carlton Bubblers Ogilve
Mastering Engineer : BBMC
Songwriter: Anthony Henry
Musicians: Carlton Bubblers Ogilve
TRACK 09: Flat Foot Hustle
Producer : Aston Barrett Jnr
Engineer : Aston Barrett Jnr
Mixer : Aston Barrett
Mastering Engineer : The Mastering Guy
Songwriter: Anthony Henry
Musicians: Aston Barrett Jnr
TRACK 10: Gwaan Dweet
Producer: Keith Lawrence
Engineer: Drew Horley
Mixer: Drew Horley
Mastering Engineer : The Mastering Guy
Songwriter: Anthony Henry
Musicians: Black Steel (guitar), Keith Lawrence
TRACK 11: Hot Like Fire (ft. Benny Page)
Producer: Benny Page
Engineer: Benny Page
Mixer: Benny Page
Mastering Engineer: The Mastering Guy
Songwriter: Anthony Henry, Benny Page
Musicians: Benny Page
TRACK 12: Talk Like Koffee
Producer: Tippa Irie, Mafia & Fluxy
Engineer: Dilly Stingray Records, Peter Huningale, Drew Horley
Mixer: Drew Horley
Mastering Engineer: The Mastering Guy
Songwriter: Anthony Henry
Musicians: Leroy Haywood, Dave Haywood, Peter Huningale
TRACK 13: I Made A Wish (ft. China Black)
Producer: Peter Huningale, Amanda Da Silva, Tippa Irie
Engineer: Peter Huningale
Mixer: Peter Huningale
Mastering Engineer: The Mastering Guy
Songwriter: Anthony Henry, Felix Da Silva
Musicians: Peter Huningale
Featured Singers: China Black
TRACK 14: Live The Life I Love
Producer: Carlton Bubblers Ogilve
Engineer: Carlton Bubblers Ogilve
Mixer: Carlton Bubblers Ogilve
Mastering Engineer: The Mastering Guy
Songwriter: Anthony Henry, Carlton Ogilvie
Musicians: Carlton Bubblers Ogilve
TRACK 15: Vampire
Producer: Peter Huningale, Amanda Da Silva
Engineer: Peter Huningale
Mixer: Peter Huningale
Mastering Engineer: The Mastering Guy
Songwriter: Anthony Henry, Amanda Da Silva
Musicians: Peter Huningale
TRACK 16: The Thing
Producer: Keety Roots
Engineer: Keety Roots
Mixer: Keety Roots
Mastering Engineer: The Mastering Guy
Songwriter: Anthony Henry, Keith Joseph
Musicians: Keety Roots
Tippa Irie was born in UK to Jamaican parents. Tippa rose to fame in the 80s as a fast-talking MC, popularizing the style.
He is Grammy nominated & recently released his 18th studio album. Tippa has a constant stream of new tunes & continues to sellout and headline festivals worldwide to the delight of his fans. Tippa will be releasing his autobiography “Stick To My Roots” in August 2023....more