Grammy-winning reggae legend Lee “Scratch” Perry and Grammy-nominated producer Bob Riddim present “Destiny”, the first single from Perry’s final album project of the same name. The track features the soulful voice of Evie Pukupoo (AhPuku), founding member of the idiosyncratic dub poetry/reggae group, The No-Maddz, paired with Perry’s vocals in a modern new roots-reggae style. The contemporary reggae riddim blends perfectly with Perry and Pukupoo’s powerful vocals, resulting in a spiritual roots reggae frequency. This song, as well as the entire album, showcases not just the brilliance of Perry and Pukupoo, but also the other notable artists; Addis Pablo, Blvk H3ro, Kabaka Pyramid, Leno Banton, Wayne J, Xana Romeo and Yaadcore. The song presents a crucial contribution to the culture as it was recorded in the 12 months prior to Scratch’s 2021 passing. The single is the title track from “the Upsetter’s” final recorded album out via Delicious Vinyl Island on September 8.

Available Sept. 8, 2023 from Delicious Vinyl Island
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The official video for “Destiny” is directed by Jus Hugh

Destiny (LP) track listing – Lee “Scratch” Perry x Bob Riddim –
1. “I Am”
2. “Destiny” (feat. Evie Pukupoo)
3. “Black” (feat. Kabaka Pyramid)
4. “Space Echo”
5. “Police And Thieves” (feat. Xana Romeo)
6. “Ring Pon My Finger” (feat. Blvk H3ro x Leno Banton x Wayne J)
7. “Infinity” (feat. Yaadcore)
8. “Infinity” (Dub) (feat. Addis Pablo)
9. “Destiny” (Dub) (feat. Evie Pukupoo)

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“Destiny” written by Lee “Scratch” Perry, Evie Pukupoo & Bob Riddim
lyrics:

Concrete Jungle
It’s the roots for me
Perry, A Puku, and Mr Bob
A Puku

I am tree
I Poet trees
I water trees
I groweth trees
I chop trees
For factories
I steam it and I smoke trees
As it flows through my arteries
Yet trees aren’t free from trees like me

Rock of age cleft for me
Let me hide myself in thee
Jah Jah save me
And He gave me
Guidance on this life journey
Greatest things in life for free
Still there ain’t no guarantee
See them choices that you making
Rule your destiny, rule your destiny

Love divine
How great thou art to save
Love divine
how great thou art
Shine on me
Shine like I I I
In the sky
In the eye
In my rainbow

Let love begin
Blestiny, and i rule my blestiny
Bless I, I am blessed

Rule your destiny , give the power to my people
Rule your destiny , power to my people
Rule your destiny , give the power to my people

Rock of age cleft for me
Let me hide myself in thee
Jah Jah save me
And He gave me
Guidance on this life journey
Greatest things in life for free
Still there ain’t no guarantee
See them choices that you making
Rule your destiny, rule your destiny

It’s the roots for me