(l-r. mr williamz in england and green lion in new england last week)
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This past week, “We Run England“, the new reggae song performed by Mr Williamz (2008 BBC Artiste of the Year) on Green Lion’s More Spiritual riddim, proved music has no borders or boundaries. Music fans flocked to release parties in both England (UK) and New England (USA) featuring the creators of the music themselves. Mr Williamz ran the show at Madd Raff in London, the weekly bashment party hosted by the UK’s bashment leaders The Heatwave, and in New England, Green Lion launched the movement stateside. “We Run England” has been receiving consistent praise worldwide for Green Lion’s infectious foundation dancehall beat in the spirit of Junjo Lawes’ Ganja Smuggling riddim as well as Mr Williamz’ playful yet personal storytelling style. Hailed as “brilliant… playful, genuinely funny and most important of all musically dynamite too” (Music Like Dirt), the song broke through national borders and is now in rotation from London to New York to Jamaica. Last week, party goers in England and New England were excited for their chance to get personal with Mr Williamz and Green Lion on two different continents. See the photos from the London launch party here.
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Donning golden crowns to show their solidarity with Mr Williamz and their brothers and sisters in the UK, music fans ‘across the pond’ in New England rocked all night last Sunday with Green Lion on the ones and twos (click here for photos). “The song connects so strongly people cant help but get up and dance,” says Green Lion’s Zeke Stern. “And Mr Williamz’ positive vibes are a great and fun example for anyone who wants to make a change for the better.” Stern, who made the riddim and produced the song, also gave patrons a taste of what is to come from the More Spiritual Riddim very shortly. The full riddim, including contributions from Million Stylez, Kabaka Pyramid, YT, Perfect and an additional track from Mr Williamz, is set to release in late October or early November.
