We had the extraordinary opportunity to check out the soulful new single, “YEARNING”, from Easy Star Records artist and producer Double Tiger(aka Jay Spaker)

“YEARNING”, is a can’t miss track, Double Tiger is absolutely brilliant alongside SLY & ROBBIE

Marking his first release since 2020’s acclaimed The Journey. The track, out today (July 25) , rides atop previously unreleased riddims laid down by reggae legends Sly & Robbie, recorded in Kingston, JA and mixed in Boston, MA. 

You can listen to “YEARNING” Here

Watch the video premiere on Reggaeville: 

The song also features horn arrangements by Lee Hamilton(John Brown’s Body, Double Tiger) and is paired with a deep dub version mixed by Craig Welsch aka Dub Fader of 10 Ft. Ganja Plant.

Being that it is such an honor to sing on Sly & Robbie riddims, I was initially a bit intimidated, honestly,” says Spaker. “But as I stepped into the booth that first night, a feeling came through that was effortless and full of vibes. When I felt the energy coming from Sly & Robbie’s playing, I just composed the lyrics and melody in one rough take. What an honor to be able to create alongside my musical heroes. Rest in Power to the mighty Robbie Shakespeare.”

Double Tiger is no stranger to critical acclaim. Best known for his decade-long work with progressive reggae powerhouse John Brown’s Body, Spaker has toured nationally and internationally alongside artists like Rebelution, Chronixx, Slightly Stoopid, Stick Figure, Morgan Heritage, Dirty Heads, Thievery Corporation, and many more. He also co-founded Dub-Stuy Records, and has collaborated with a who’s-who of reggae luminaries including Luciano, Johnny Osbourne, Lutan Fyah, Omar Perry, Eek-A-Mouse, Scientist, Rankin Joe, Brother Culture, and of course, Sly & Robbie.

UPCOMING LIVE DATES

AUGUST
Aug 2 – Surfside, NH
Aug 3 – Bernie’s Beach Bar, NH (w/ 10 Ft. Ganja Plant)
Aug 14 – SPACE, Old Forge, NY
Aug 23 – 118 North, Philadelphia, PA
Aug 27 – Ocean Mist, RI
Aug 28 – Sanctuary, Maynard, MA
Aug 30 – Hop Culture, CT

SEPTEMBER
Sept 19 – Caz, Buffalo, NY
Sept 20 – Levitate, MA
Sept 25 – Westcott Concerts, Syracuse, NY
Sept 26 – South Hill Cider, Ithaca, NY

OCTOBER
Oct 3 – Lizard Lounge, Boston, MA
Oct 4 – Zen Barn, Burlington, VT
Oct 31 – Bayside Bowl, Portland, ME (w/ Mighty Mystic)