Fresh out of France, The Crabeaters step in strong with their debut 7″ on Aggrobeat — and it’s a wicked nod to that late-’60s Crab Records sound they clearly love. Down I Go drops right into the boss reggae pocket: punchy drums, driving bass, bright guitar chops, and King Selewa’s soulful delivery riding the groove with real flair. It’s got that sweaty dancefloor energy that could’ve come straight out of a 1970 all-nighter.
Flip it over for Reggae Xplosion, a killer organ-driven version that cranks up the vibes even higher. A rough-and-ready deejay toasts in pure Count Machouki style, giving it that vintage sound system feel we all crave. Random-coloured vinyl, fold-out retro-styled sleeve — the whole thing screams passion and respect for the roots.
One for the selectors and the real heads. Go grab it while you can.