Menilek is a dub reggae producer and instrumentalist from USA. He inspired by roots reggae dub in the vein of the legends: Scratch Perry, Scientist, and King Tubby to name a few.
Named after the legendary emperor, who according to the 14th century national epic Kebra Negast is said to have inaugurated the Solomonic Dynasty of Ethiopia, son of the biblical King Solomon of ancient Israel and of Makeda, the Queen of Sheba,
Menilek's debut album is entitled Son of Solomon' and it is a love letter to the late 70s and early 80s dubs that inspired him to start producing and performing reggae music.
The album includes seven tracks in a deep dubwise style influenced by the traditional roots reggae dub and is offered for free download from Bandcamp and for streaming on all main platforms.
Chalice Dub on Meltin Dub / RDWA 170.5FM (FR)
Dub Along The Watchtower on HOT78 Radio Dub Show (JAPAN)
Played on El Cant De La Xitxarra
River Jordan on Sounds Of The Caribbean
Played on Stinky Grooves / 95bFM New Zealand
Top of the Hearthis charts
Featured on World A Reggae
On Rotation on B-Side Gourmet Radio
Featured on Croatian Reggae Portal
