Keith Hudson's Flesh Of My Skin reissued with bonus tracks

VP Records has just put out Keith Hudson's 1974 roots gem Flesh of My Skin, Blood Of My Blood. Hear "Fight Your Revolution"

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Flesh Of My Skin, Blood Of My Blood, Hudson’s fourth LP, was released in 1974 to critical reception in London, paving the way for his future success and setting a foundation for his creative legacy, which was cut tragically short when he died from cancer in 1984. Hudson’s original records are to this day some of the most sought after by reggae vinyl collectors. 

In Jamaica, Hudson is best known known for his standout hit record with Big Youth, “Ace Niney Skank” and his debut production with singer Ken Boothe “Old Fashioned Way.” From there, Hudson’s output maximized the use of remix and versions that were the hallmark of early dancehall and sound system culture. 

VP’s meticulous remaster of the original Mamba pressing of Flesh Of My Skin, Blood Of My Blood includes three tracks not on that original, plus extensive liner notes from Hudson biographer Vincent Ellis, combining to make this the definitive release of an obscure reggae classic. 

The track "Fight Your Revolution" is avant-guarde reggae from one of the genre’s most innovative producers. 

Given an original animated visual treatment from graphic artist and illustrator Costantinos Pissourios, the song features guitars (and a bass) panned into full stereo, with Hudson and his harmony singers imploring “black man, fight your revolution.” The statement of black empowerment is enhanced by the dignified portrayal of Hudson mixed with psychedelic Afrocentric iconography. Watch the video below. 

Get Keith Hudson's Flesh Of My Skin, Blood of My Blood right here.