‘1000 Watts’ is the third album from the tropical reggae- and dub-infused
Quantic Presenta Flowering Inferno project. This outing sees musical explorer
Will “Quantic” Holland making a more concerted foray into pure reggae-roots
territory, although flashes of Holland’s Colombian influences still shine
through. A sun-drenched record, the LP is charged with atmosphere and a fitting
tribute to dub music’s evolution.
Drawing together a set of classic style rhythms for the dancefloor, ‘1000
Watts’ was recorded direct to tape, with all the band members in the same
room; for this outing, Holland enlisted his most prestigious roll-call of guests
yet. Alongside Jamaican dub legend U-Roy and long-time collaborator Alice
Russell, the featured artists include popular reggae singers Hollie Cook and
Christopher Ellis; the late, great keyboard maestro Ikey Owens (whose tragic
2014 passing followed a career working with everyone from Run The Jewels to The
Mars Volta to Jack White); and legendary Jamaican drummer Santa Davis, known for
his work with the likes of Bob Marley and The Aggravators.
