BIOGRAPHY
The Midnite Riders were a vocal duo from Duhaney Park, Kingston 20, Jamaica that released a string of acclaimed singles in the early to mid 80's. The group consisted of Winston Powell and Ford. The group carried a distinct Waterhouse vocal style and featured on several compilations with their material, such as the General, Adam & Eve, Worries In The Dance one rhythm albums from Channel One.
Winston Powell later pursued a solo career and in 1997 he was nominated for the Bob Marley Lifetime Achievement Award at the Tamika Reggae Awards.
Lately he recorded an album for Red Robin Records based in New-Zealand.
This fantastic project was nominated as one of the best album of 2020 including some crazy instrumental versions made by Naram. A must to have in his vinyl collection !!
Midnight Riders will be touring in Europ for the very first time & it’s alongside Irie Ites Sound he decided to perform on stage.
So don’t wait fi book this powerful artist !
Midnight Riders meets Naram – Bandcamp Review
The fire starter from Te Mata, Red Robin Records, is proud to announce its very first full length LP – showcasing the unique Waterhouse style vocals of their dear friend Winston ‘Midnight Riders’ Powell.
The culmination of nearly five years work (and two trips to Jamaica), Midnight Riders meets the Naram Rhythm Section celebrates the full breadth of 80s reggae culture – with ten tracks running from classic roots to hardcore rub-a-dub to obscure digital.
Surprisingly, this release also marks the debut album for the veteran Midnight Riders – who first cut his teeth in Jamaican studios such as Channel One and Blue Mountain in the early 80s.
With the benefit of wisdom, Midnight Riders recounts tales of long nights in the dancehall, love (lost and found) and the realities of life in the ghetto in both Jamaica and America.
With the rhythms all played, recorded and mixed by New Zealand’s rub-a-dub chemist Naram, this album is a compelling tribute to a classic period of reggae history and a must have for any serious collector.
The culmination of nearly five years work (and two trips to Jamaica), Midnight Riders meets the Naram Rhythm Section have shared their new LP via Red Robin Records, an indepednant label run out of New Zealand's Te Mata.
A celebration of 80's reggae culture, the albums 10 tracks range from classic roots to hardcore dub to obscure digital, as Midnight Riders recount tales of long nights in the dancehall, love lost and found and the experiences of life in the ghetto in both Jamaica and America.
With its rhythms played, recorded and mixed by New Zealand’s dub visionary Naram, the album is a tribute to a classic period of reggae history, capturing the timeless spirit of the genre and it's derivative forms. The record also marks the debut album for reggae vocalist veteran Midnight Riders, who first cut his teeth in Jamaican studios such as Channel One and Blue Mountain in the early 80s.
Listen to Midnight Riders meets the Naram Rhythm Section below