
Under the Western Sun
A journey west, toward peace, clarity, and the version of yourself you’ve been trying to become.
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12 songs
4:35

At 88 BPM, this upbeat earworm opener fuses roots reggae, dub, and cali-reggae into a stadium-ready yet warm design, Groove rides a deep one-drop with pillowy kick, crisp rimshots, and lightly shuffling hats; bass is subby and melodic in a minor center with a mixolydian lift on the chorus, Instrument anchors: chop guitar, Hammond bubble, melodica lead answering hooks, warm brass stabs, shakers and bongos, lush stereo pads, and occasional guitar arpeggios, Structure: verse > pre > big sing-along chorus > Caribbean-accented rap verse (patois inflections, pocketed triplets)> dub bridge > final double chorus and chant outro, Production is polished/analog-leaning with tape saturation, HPF delays, wide imaging, tight low-end, and festival-scale air, ‑intro, ‑long intro
4:39

At ~80 BPM, this upbeat, catchy titular earworm track fuses roots reggae, dub, and cali-reggae into a sunlit yet weighty groove: one-drop drums with sidestick verses and fuller snare on choruses, deep round bass carrying a syncopated bubble-organ and clean chop guitar, Lead is warm male, conversational with chant-ready hooks, tight doubles, airy thirds, and occasional falsetto lifts; sparse ad-libs answer by gang vox, Core palette: subby electric bass, Hammond-style organ, springy rhythm guitar, melodica answering riff, light piano comps, shakers/timbales, and tasteful horn swells, Structure: verse → lifted chorus → verse → dub-drop bridge with filter/echo mutes → climactic final chorus → delay-washed outro, Production is polished/analog-leaning: wide stereo guitars, centered vocal, spring/plate reverbs, tape-delay throws, gentle bus glue, open-air festival width
3:46

At 144 BPM, felt as a relaxed half-time bounce, design an exciting, upbeat, bright, uplifting, catchy, earworm cut that fuses roots reggae, dub, and cali-reggae, Drums stay tight and dry—punchy kick, rim-shot backbeat, lightly shuffling hats—with shakers and occasional timbale fills for lift, Core anchors: wide-panned chop guitar, bubble organ locking sixteenths, round melodic bass up front, melodica and muted trumpet trading hook stabs, plus light clav comps in verses, Lead is relaxed male tenor in English with smooth grit on peaks, doubled in choruses, stacked thirds, and short gang call-and-response, Structure: filtered tape-noise intro → verse → pre-chorus lift → chantable chorus; a dub bridge strips to bass/drums with send/return delays and spring verbs, then a wider final chorus with extra horn harmonies, Production is polished with analog warmth, tasteful tape saturation, controlled low end, and panoramic guitars/keys
4:08

At ~75 BPM in a relaxed halftime one-drop, this blends roots reggae, dub, and cali-reggae with a warm mid-tempo sway, A melodic sub bass anchors the groove, paired with syncopated kick on three, rim clicks, shakers, and light timbale rolls, Harmony leans minor with a mixolydian lift in the hook, while a melodica-style line answers the vocal phrases, Lead duties split between a smooth male tenor and a bright female alto, trading intimate verse lines before opening into stacked harmonies and octave doubles in the chorus, A male rapper with a gentle Caribbean accent delivers a rhythm-forward verse over a stripped bass-and-chop section, Instrumentation centers on clean chop guitar, bubble organ, soft piano stabs, airy pads, and palm-mute guitar fills, Structure moves from filtered delay intro → duet verses → big shared chorus → dub-drop bridge → final layered chorus, Production stays polished and analog-leaning with spring/plate reverbs, delay throws, wide guitars, and centered vocals
3:32

At 80 BPM, this blends roots reggae, dub, and cali-reggae with an upbeat one-drop groove and a light, infectious swing, The lead vocal is smooth male tenor with a friendly, conversational delivery, supported by soft doubles and low-stack harmonies to lift the hook, Core instruments: bouncy melodic bass, tight chop guitar, bright organ bubble, light percussion layers (shaker, woodblock, rim accents), and a clean melodic guitar or melodica answering key phrases, Structure leans hook-first—opening straight into the chorus—then moving through grounded narrative verses, a wide returning chorus, and a subtle dub-lift in the final pass, Production is warm and polished with spring reverb, tape-style slap, gentle delays on select words, and a sunny stereo spread that keeps the choruses feeling big and memorable
4:02

At 84–86 BPM, this modern roots reggae, dub, and cali-reggae cut rides a reflective one-drop with rim clicks and swung hats in the verse, fuller snare and soft shakers in the chorus, plus light timbale lifts, The harmony sits in a minor pocket with a subtle mixolydian lift on the hook, Bass is subby and melodic with short pickup runs, locked against chop guitar and a Hammond-style bubble; melodica and palm-mute guitar fills answer key lines, Vocals are warm, close-miked, and conversational, with light doubles, stacked thirds in the chorus, and a pocketed Caribbean patois rap for Verse 2, Structure runs filtered intro → verse → pre → big chant-friendly chorus → rap verse → dub-drop bridge with HPF delays/echo mutes → final double chorus with added horn swells, Production leans analog—spring/plate verbs, tasteful tape delays, centered lead, and wide guitars/keys
3:58

At 94 BPM, this modern romantic Roots Reggae x Dub x Cali-Reggae track carries a warm, uplifting one-drop bounce, The heartbeat kick on three, crisp brushed rimshots, and bright hats add gentle movement while keeping the mood intimate, The bassline glides in smooth, affectionate curves with a touch more momentum, pairing with soft, caressing offbeat guitar strokes, Shimmering organ bubbles, mellow Rhodes chords, and airy flugelhorn phrases float in like warm breaths, with light dub delays giving the edges a dreamy glow, The male lead sings with a vulnerable, loving rasp, supported by velvety harmonies that sit close to the ear, The whole arrangement feels coastal, modern, and softly radiant—romantic but more alive, swaying, and full of warm energy
4:13

This track blends Roots Reggae, Dub, and Cali-Reggae at roughly 74 BPM, using a laid-back one-drop / rockers groove with steady kick placements, soft rim textures, and a warm, melodic bassline driving the pocket, A smooth female lead carries verses and choruses with relaxed phrasing, light harmonies, and subtle doubles, while a Caribbean patois male rap verse appears in the bridge over a trimmed drum-and-bass section, Instrumentation centers on clean chop guitar, gentle melodic lines, organ bubble, light pads, and occasional horns, Structure runs intro–verse–pre–chorus–chorus–verse–chorus–rap bridge–dubby drop–final chorus, Production stays polished but warm, using spring and plate reverbs plus tasteful tape-delay throws to add Dub character without losing clarity
4:14

This track blends Roots Reggae x Dub x Cali-Reggae at a relaxed mid-tempo in the low-80s BPM, built on a laid-back one-drop groove with warm kick, soft snare, light hats, and subtle percussion lifts, Bass is deep and smooth, carrying long sustained notes that anchor the rhythm, Offbeat chop guitar and organ bubble shape the core feel, while delay-soaked lead guitar and gentle pads add space, Vocals are smooth male lead with light doubles and soft harmonies on key hooks, Harmony leans minor with uplifting turns, Structure moves through verse–hook cycles, a sparse dub-leaning bridge, and a reflective closing verse, Production is polished yet warm, using tape-style delays, spring reverb, wide guitars, and centered vocals with clean low-end focus
4:29

At around 86 BPM, this driving one-drop tune blends modern Roots Reggae, Dub, and Cali-Reggae, Drums are straightforward—kick and snare on two and four with a four-on-the-floor push in the hook—while a melodic bass line locks to bubble organ and offbeat chop guitar, A warm mid-tenor male lead delivers verses about being human and connected under the night sky, then opens into chant-style choruses with stacked thirds, call-and-response lines and lifted tags, Core palette is sub bass, Hammond organ, chop guitar, occasional melodica or lead-guitar replies and soft synth arps panned wide, Structure hits the hook early, cycles verse / lift / chorus, drops into a dubby bridge of bass, drums and arps, then returns for a longer final chorus with lift, Production is polished, analog-leaning, with spring and plate reverbs, tape-slap delays and a wide low end
3:38

At around 82 BPM, this track is gentle yet upbeat Roots Reggae fused with Dub and Cali-Reggae, with pop edges on a laid-back one-drop groove, Drums use soft kick, side-stick snare, and lightly swung hats, with shakers and low bongos adding motion, A round melodic bass and clean off-beat rhythm guitar sit under warm bubble organ chords, Lead is a reassuring mid-low male vocal, intimate in the verses and almost lullaby-soft in the hook, backed by stacked harmonies and brief call-and-response lines, The chorus adds a smooth horn line that answers key phrases and quietly doubles the main melody, opening the mix like a small singalong, Structure is intro, verse, pre-chorus, chorus, second pass, stripped bridge, then double chorus and fade, Production is polished but organic, with analog-style warmth, spring reverb, and gentle dub delays that suit quiet bonfire moments
3:31

Around 82 BPM in 4/4 with a relaxed half-time sway, this track blends modern Roots Reggae, Dub, and Cali-Reggae with light pop polish, aiming for an uplifting but grounded finale, Drums sit in a soft one-drop pocket with deep kick, rounded snare, gentle hats and shakers, while bass carries warm, melodic phrasing that locks tightly with the groove, Guitars provide clean chop chords and a recurring delayed lead motif, supported by organ pads and subtle keys, A smooth mid-range male vocal handles introspective verses and a more open, singable hook with quiet doubles and airy harmonies, Mid-song, a 16-line Caribbean patois rap bridge enters with rhythmic cadence and lightly syncopated delivery, riding a stripped-back drum-and-bass section, Structure runs intro, verse, pre-chorus, chorus, second verse, the patois bridge, and a final lifted chorus, Production stays polished yet organic with mild saturation, tasteful delays, and wide plate reverb for a hopeful open-air mood, ‑ad-libs
