The imaginative recordings produced by Mad Professor (born Neil Fraser 1955, Georgetown in Guyana) demonstrate a mastery of electronic gadgetry. Working from his own studios, Mad Professor has overseen more than two hundred albums including ground-breaking remixes for Massive Attack, Sade, and Pato Banton.
Reggae hit town in a big way last week. Thanks to the folks at Club Mercy, SOhO played host to two of the most legendary names in dub music. On Thursday night, the Ariwa Sounds crew-rolling deep with Mad Professor, Macka B, and Dennis Bovell-invaded from the U.K. And less than 48 hours later, the original Ups
“Straight Outta Guyana” by way of London UK, the Professor, born Neil Fraser, brought the one-drop, lovers rock, dancehall and roots reggae flavors to an entranced audience.
It's staggering to think how many ideas and techniques still used across the globe in making music were pioneered in electrician's shops and makeshift studios in Kingston, on equipment held together by rubber bands, gaffa tape and blind faith.
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