Our 333 series continues with this killer slice of digi roots out of late 90s NY, also a big Jah Shaka selection at the time.

Take It Easy was produced by Ricky “Mad Man” Myrie – a reggae/dancehall producer active since the early 90s, and who was also providing writing and production on breakthrough albums for VP from Sean Paul, Capleton & others at this time alongside rawer soundsystem cuts like this one. Featuring a sharp and poignant vocal from Gumbae Culture, it was recorded at the legendary Philip Smart’s Long Island-based HC&F Studio, under the engineering guidance of Smart’s brother-in-law and long time studio partner, Michel McDonald. The record’s haunting xylophone licks, razor sharp snares and menacing subs perfectly combine throughout the vocal cut, and really come to the fore on the version for a raw and stripped back masterclass in digital dubwise. Originally and mastered at Jah Tubbys in the UK, this it’s first time on 45 – grab it while you can.