Compass of Reggae

Scene: Spanish barrio at dusk, Flamenco guitarist plays while neighbors gather, Palmas handclaps echo, joined by castanets clicking sharp rhythms, Track opens with claps and guitar strums before reggae offbeat guitar joins in, Bassline deep and rolling, one-drop drums steady, layered with cajón percussion and claps, Male reggae vocal leads verses about the barrio, female harmonies lift the pre-chorus, Chorus blends English and Spanish call & response chants: “Palmas arriba, bajo la luz!” Castanets accent transitions and breakdowns, Mid-song, HipHop rap verse describes the street energy, Bridge sung soulful in Spanish/English mix, Dynamic drops highlight guitar and claps before full band returns, A fusion of Reggae and Flamenco with authentic barrio atmosphere, unmistakable Alan-B-K signature

Scene: Tokyo street at night, neon signs glowing in the rain, umbrellas moving through Shibuya crossing, Track opens with field recordings of rainfall and distant karaoke voices, then reggae offbeat guitar enters, Deep bassline rolls steady, one-drop drums anchor the groove, Shakuhachi flute plays haunting melodies, Taiko drum accents roll like thunder, Male reggae vocal sings verses about neon nights, female harmonies lift the pre-chorus with Japanese phrase: “Yoru no ongaku, ” Chorus blends English/Japanese call & response: “Yoru no ongaku, minna issho!” Mid-song, a rap verse narrates the Tokyo street scene with urban detail, Bridge sung soulful with Japanese/English mix, Dub-style breakdown highlights rain and flute before full band returns, A cinematic reggae/dub/hiphop fusion with Japanese colors, unmistakable Alan-B-K signature

Slow reggae ballad at 84 BPM, deep one-drop groove with warm bass rolling like waves, rimshot snare gentle and steady, hi-hat shuffle soft in the background, Acoustic guitar strums and electric guitar with subtle delay weave into Hammond organ bubbles, Male and female duet vocals tell a story of broken love, verses in English with Spanish lines woven in, Chorus rises bilingual: “Corazón dividido, no sé dónde ir, your love is the fire, but it burns in me, ” Vocals are blended with instruments, not overpowering, Mid-section opens to a bilingual rap/toasting verse, flowing smooth but emotional, layered over dub echoes and stripped-back drums, Breakdown features only guitar, organ, and soft harmonies, before the full band swells back with rich reggae textures, A heartfelt, bilingual reggae ballad with hip hop flavor, unmistakable Alan-B-K signature

Crowd enters a stadium on Saturday morning, voices echo and flags wave, Track opens with stomping feet and distant chants before the reggae groove kicks in, Deep rolling bass, offbeat guitar chops, steady one-drop drums, Percussion from pots, pans, and stadium claps adds raw energy, Male reggae vocal leads verses describing the stadium, female harmonies lift the pre-chorus, Chorus explodes into call & response chants, capturing the roar of the crowd, Midway, a HipHop rap verse cuts in, narrating the sections of the fans with vivid detail, Bridge sung soulful by female voice, adding emotion, Dynamic drops leave only chants and stomps before full band returns with festival energy, A reggae/hiphop anthem with stadium power and community spirit, unmistakable Alan-B-K signature

Soulful reggae ballad at 82 BPM, one-drop rhythm steady and deep, bassline heavy but mellow, rimshot snare like rain on stone, Acoustic guitar and piano chords create a tender backdrop, layered with Hammond organ and dub echoes, Percussion: shakers, bongos, subtle congas add warmth, Male lead sings verses in Spanish and English, female harmonies answer in call & response, vocals sit balanced in the mix, Chorus bilingual: “Tears on the block, lágrimas fall, sueños perdidos, sueños de fe, ” Mid-song rap/toasting section bilingual (English/Spanish), raw street tone over stripped-down bass and echoing rimshots, Breakdown drops to piano and whispered voices, then swells with gospel-like backing vocals lifting the final chorus, Emotional, cinematic reggae ballad infused with hip hop storytelling, unmistakable Alan-B-K signature

Scene opens with the sound of paper rustling and a pen scratching, as if a letter is being written, Warm reggae groove enters with deep bassline, gentle guitar offbeats, and steady one-drop drums, Melodica plays a soft melody, like a memory carried across distance, Male reggae vocal sings verses about a faded postcard and distant love, with female harmonies lifting the pre-chorus, Chorus is tender call & response, heartfelt and melodic, Midway, a HipHop rap verse enters, delivered like spoken-word reading of the postcard, adding realism and intimacy, Bridge sung soulful by a female voice, layered with organ pads, Subtle ambient effects of wind and rustling paper appear in breakdowns, Emotional reggae/hiphop storytelling song with cinematic depth, unmistakable Alan-B-K signature

Trumpet lines echo through Havana’s narrow streets at midnight, carried by the pulse of deep reggae-salsa fusion, One-drop groove at 90 BPM, bassline warm and rolling, rimshot snare sharp like footsteps on cobblestone, Congas, bongos and clave drive the heartbeat, while Spanish acoustic guitar strums blend with skanking reggae chops and Hammond organ bubbles, Vocals are balanced in the mix — male lead tells street stories with grit, female harmonies answer softly, voices weaving into the band rather than overpowering it, Chorus rises with chant: “Havana nights, empty pockets, corazón, mi libertad”, layered with trumpet phrases and crowd-like backing, Mid-section features a raw toasting rap with Spanish flavor, sitting inside the groove, while dub delays and street ambience widen the atmosphere, Breakdown opens to percussion and trumpet solo, then the full band surges back, festival energy exploding in unity, A vivid, authentic soundscape with unmistakable Alan-B-K signature

Scene: Caribbean carnival parade with feathers, flags, and dancers in the street, Track opens with steelpan melody and crowd shouts before reggae offbeat guitar enters, Deep bassline drives the groove, one-drop drums layered with soca percussion: congas, whistles, claps, Brass section (trumpets & trombones) punctuates the rhythm, Male reggae vocal leads verses about carnival colors, female harmonies lift the pre-chorus with English/Creole phrases: “Wave it high, let the people see, ” Chorus becomes English/Creole call & response: “Carnival colors, irie, irie!” Mid-song, rap verse describes the dancers and energy of the parade, Bridge sung soulful in English/Creole mix, Breakdown spotlights steelpan and whistles before full band returns with festival energy, A reggae/soca fusion anthem bursting with Caribbean carnival spirit, unmistakable Alan-B-K signature

A small corner shop at night, an old dusty radio crackles with static but still plays reggae melodies, Track opens lo-fi with radio-filtered guitar and bass, then blooms into warm, full reggae sound, Slow groove, deep rolling bassline, soft guitar offbeats, Hammond organ pads, Male lead sings verses nostalgically, joined by female harmonies in the pre-chorus, Chorus is tender call & response, evoking memory and comfort, Midway, a mellow HipHop rap enters, describing stories carried by the radio, Bridge is soulful female vocals over stripped-down instrumental, highlighting emotion, Subtle vinyl crackle and static weave in and out as texture, Emotional reggae ballad with cinematic intimacy, unmistakable Alan-B-K signature

Scene opens under flickering streetlights, soft footsteps and distant music from a window above, A gentle reggae groove rises with warm bassline, smooth guitar offbeats, and subtle percussion, Atmosphere is romantic and cinematic, with faint hum of streetlights in the mix, Male reggae vocal sings verses of love under the lamps, joined by female backing harmonies in the pre-chorus, Chorus is a duet call & response, tender and melodic, Midway, a soft rap verse narrates the street scene, adding intimacy and detail, Bridge sung soulful by female voice, layered with dreamy organ pads, Breakdown highlights ambient night sounds before full band returns, Romantic reggae/hiphop fusion ballad with cinematic warmth, unmistakable Alan-B-K signature

A crowded morning market scene, echoing with voices and footsteps, Kalimba notes shimmer softly, joined by an Ethiopian-style flute weaving through the air, Reggae offbeat guitar chops enter, bassline warm and rolling like a heartbeat, One-drop drums steady the groove, layered with shakers and subtle congas, Female reggae lead sings verses of a mother calling her child, with harmonies lifting the pre-chorus, The chorus becomes call & response with crowd voices, emotional and strong, Midway, a rap verse from the child’s perspective cuts in with street detail, filtered with light megaphone effect, Bridge features soulful female vocals over Kalimba and flute, opening space before full band returns, Ambient echoes of market voices drift in breakdowns, Cinematic, heartfelt reggae/hiphop fusion with African colors, unmistakable Alan-B-K signature