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Gift from Paradise

by Arky Starch

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Gift from Paradise ft MickyB 04:19
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Gifts from Paradise ft Dhazed 04:19
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co-produced by Ras Mundele & Arky Starch vocals by Dhazed Fyah lyrics & keyboard by Ras Mundele. mix /recording /all other instruments by Arky Starch mastering by Dubmatix
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Gift from Paradise Dub Mix 04:21
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co-produced by Ras Mundele & Arky Starch vocals by Micky B & Dhazed Fyah lyrics & keyboard by Ras Mundele. mix /recording /all other instruments by Arky Starch mastering by Dubmatix
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Gift from Paradise Riddim 04:20
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The story behind 'Gift From Paradise'

After meeting during recordings with Sista Mika in his home studio, Arky and Ras Mundele got to know each other better. They quickly came to the conclusion that they shared the tragic past of becoming widowers at a relatively young age. Arky was left alone with baby daughter Liv and Ras Mundele with toddler Jonas.
This inspired Ras to write 'Gift From Paradise', as a posthumous tribute to their deceased wives and as a thank you for the gift they left them through the children. The tangible proof of a love that transcended loss and gave them the strength to never give up in difficult times. This power of care and affection during their single fatherhood later allowed them both to build a new family life.
For the two of them, music, especially reggae, has always been a healing and comforting factor that could always provide positivity in difficult times. With the chords and the lyrics, they worked together to structure the song and fine-tune the instrumentation. They then called on Camels Drop vocalist Dhazed to sing a first version. Without any prior knowledge of Dhazed's interpretation Micky B was asked to give it her own on the same instrumental and with the same lyrics.
Arky and Ras are proudly presenting you the instrumental version and the end result today. Twice the same story, the same music, and yet two songs that are completely different in terms of atmosphere, feeling, and vibrations. Enjoy it, be grateful for what life has to offer, and know that giving up is never an option when you are left with a gift from paradise.
Dedicated to Liv & Jonas, in memory of Chiela Tolibas (1979-2009) and Hilde Donkers (1967-1998).

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released December 8, 2023

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Arky Starch Belgium

Arky is a multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter, who has always been intrigued by creating songs.

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“A class roots-step dubs !”

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“Great vibe, mastered well, very groovalicious!”

“Classic Dub production sound!”

“Authentic roots from belgium !”(Srar DUB)

Oscar cue “Arky is a bass genius.”
"Flying high above the music." ... more

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