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Attila says... My new album, my first ever digital-only release. 'Dub Ranting' is brought into being by wonderful sounds courtesy of my old Harlow mate Christian Fallon aka What's Left Dub, his son Kingsley Salmon of Barleyfield Records in Gloucester and Andy Baron and Concrete Johnson, aka Rebel Control, from Brighton via London.

I have always loved reggae, always loved dub poetry, always wanted to do this and always known that if I ever did I would need the right words, the right tunes and the right time. It has come together in my 41st year as Attila and 64th on the earth!

First I wrote the words. 'My Generation' is about Daltrey's pro-Brexit nonsense and is a call to arms to my fellow over-60 radicals out there. Don't believe the hype: it is not obligatory to turn into bigoted, cliche-spouting tabloid fodder as you get older! 'Justice For Grenfell' was written at the time of the massacre: three years on, still no justice, no peace. 'Take Back Control' is for the people who voted for Brexit thinking they were striking a blow for the working class, and 'Tell Sid' (He'd Better Buy His Mum A Jumper') for the (often same) people who thought buying a few British Gas shares in the 80s made them Nelson Rockefeller.

I had the words - then some very talented producers, old friends all, gave me tunes which fitted perfectly and three absolutely glorious dub versions. I can scarcely believe it's happened - but that right time I mentioned earlier is here. I hope you enjoy 'Dub Ranting' and would love to hear your feedback.