Get Nuff Nuff Data vol. 1 is a book exploring positive forces in contemporary music in relation to place and culture.
Dedicated to the simple lines that connect us all, each individual story exists as a universal one.
Made by German Iraki & I Jahbar
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Get Nuff Nuff Data vol. 1
In 2011 I Jahbar collaborated with a duo of California based experimental musicians, and his acrobatic performance on their track ‘Spy’, inspired the founding of a record label named Duppy Gun. Their music captivated me like nothing had before. It was difficult to frame, drawn towards an innovation in sound, while embodying some ancient energy. Duppy Gun has paved its own unique path in dancehall music ever since, showcasing the power of international creative collaborations, by linking Jamaican lyricists with producers from different parts of the world. The cultural multiplicity of the project shaped its distinct sound, drawn towards innovation while embodying an ancient energy.
Led by a growing curiousity, I contacted I Jahbar, and offered to come to Jamaica and tell the story of his work. We spend 3 weeks in collaboration, working on a shared vision of documenting the voices of emerging vocalists in his community. It was challenging to wrap my head around the presence of music on the Island. Sound cut through the fabrics of existence, as life arranged itself around it. Music didn’t need consolidation or an official platform to exist, all that music was looking for was a human encounter to spark up its melodies once again.
Through segments of monologues and conversations, nature and portrait photographs, the book portrays a bond between people and their surrouning land, what they seek to change or wish to cherish and preserve. The feeling of being welcomed to step into an unfamiliar narrative inspired this book series, examining the perceptions of ones belonging and idea of home. Get Nuff Nuff Data is dedicated to the simple lines that connect us all, each individual story exists as a universal one.
* Part of the book takes place right here, online. The UNPRINTABLE segments of the story. Get to book to get access to exclusive contect. Blessed Love.
Self published
Designed by Matúš Hnáts
Printed by Tiskárna Helbich
500 copies, Swiss binding, 120 pages, 16x24cm
Printed on Fedrigoni 135gsm Symbol Tatami White
Cover G.F. Smith 350g Colorplan Bright Red
Feturing:
I Jahbar, DarkChild, Deskulling, Alexander West, Buddy Don, Fearless, RDL Shellah, Gaza G Sudden, Latty, Fully Brave, Solar Boss, Oki, Country, Oneisha, Mega Arctic & D Jackson.