The Viceroys - Iroko Showcase Vol. 2: Memories (Iroko Records)

Just like Noel Ellis' 'Zion', 'Memories' is divided into 6 vocal cuts and as many dubs, and sounds like a forgotten classic from the nineteen seventies. We weren't the only ones who noticed the vintage roots sound that Sanchez has made into his trademark, as Viceroys chief Wesley Tinglin was also pleasantly surprised when he first heard Roberto's riddims: "Herve called me to say that he had the perfect tracks for me, so he sent me the rhythms and I couldn't believe it! When I first heard them, I thought I was back at Channel One!". For 'Memories' The Viceroys once again put their pirate outfits on, as with 'Ya Ho, Pt. 2' they recorded a successor to their great classic from 1968, but we were most taken with the melancholy of opener and title track 'Memories', and 'DJ Clashing', the story of a clash ending in physical violence. Absolute gem we'll definitely reward with a top spot in our top ten for 2016!