St. Croix, VI. Akae Beka’s “Polarities” Album to be Released TODAY May 21, 2021 Vaughn Benjamin, the singer of Midnite and Akae Beka bands who passed away in November 2019, released 72 albums in his lifetime and several more posthumously! One of the most anticipated new releases from his vast archive of recorded materials is the album entitled, Polarities – to be released on I Grade Records on Friday May 21, 2021. Polarities is the 13th and final full album of new material from Vaughn Benjamin and I Grade Records, the culmination of a 20 year working relationship that began with 2001’s Nemozian Rasta album, which was Midnite’s 4th album released at that time. Polarities was produced jointly by the Zion… Continue reading St. Croix, VI. Akae Beka’s “Polarities” Album Released TODAY May 21, 2021 – Listen/Order Here

I Grade Records Presents The Official Video for Akae Beka’s “Black Carbon” Featuring Chronixx, Out on Youtube Vaughn Benjamin, the ultra-prolific singer of Midnite and Akae Beka bands who transcended in November 2019, has had many posthumous singles and album releases. One of the most anticipated of these releases was the song “Black Carbon,” featuring reggae leading light Chronixx on guest vocals. The song was released in October 2020 and features Vaughn Benjamin’s trademark deep roots sound alongside the smooth vocals and cutting lyrics from Chronixx. The single is on the new album POLARITIES releasing fromI Grade Records May 21. The music video “Black Carbon” is now on I Grade Records YouTube Channel.   EMAIL I GRADE RECORDS –  FOLLOW I GRADE RECORDS: igraderecords.comInstagramFacebookYouTube