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In the summer of 2001, I Grade Records released Midnite's first collaboration project: Nemozian Rasta. The album was co-produced by Midnite and was recorded in St. Croix alongside some of the island's most talented and original musicians.
Assini is a fresh follow-up to the Nemozian Rasta disc. Co-produced by Midnite and I Grade, Assini presents 16 new songs over unique sonic blends of hip hop and roots. Assini showcases the unique talents of the Midnite musicians alongside I Grade Productions. Featured on the album are Vaughn Benjamin (musical arrangement, songwriting and all vocals), Laurent "Tippy" Alfred (musical arrangement, guitars, keyboard), Ronnie Benjamin (keyboards), Dion "Bosie" Hopkins (drums), Phil Merchant (bass and drums), Kenyatta Johnson (bass), and Donnie Dread (drum programming, keys). The music on Assini retains the roots core that defines the Midnite sound while adding to it unique hip hop/reggae production blends that I Grade has become known for. Lyrically, Assini expresses the poetic wisdom of Rastafari through the words and chants of Vaughn Benjamin, whose unique voice has no parallel in all of music.
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