Soul Rebel marks the triumphant reunion of vocalist Ras Teo and producer-musician Roberto Sánchez (Lone Ark), following their acclaimed 2019 project Ten Thousand Lions. Released in 2025 via A-Lone Productions, this LP brings together Ras Teo’s smooth, soulful vocal delivery and Sánchez’s vintage-style riddims inspired by classic Jamaican rocksteady and roots.
Sánchez and the Lone Ark Riddim Force band deliver a lush musical backdrop—complete with rocksteady grooves, bubble organ rhythms, skanking guitars, and resonant brass sections—capturing an authentic, timeless Jamaican sound while rooted in contemporary European production values.
Tracks like Soul Rebel (not a rework of Bob Marley’s classic), Farmer Dem, Dibby Man, and Jancro reinterpret Phil Pratt’s riddims with newfound warmth and subtle innovation. Critics note how Ras Teo’s vocals and Sánchez’s harmonies evoke the spirit of a classic rocksteady duo—“creating the feel of a top-notch Jamaican duo from the rocksteady heyday”.
For dub enthusiasts, the companion album Soul Rebel In Dub offers rich reinterpretations, emphasizing Sánchez’s masterful use of space, reverb, and instrumental detail—transforming raw tracks into immersive soundscapes.
