RUNN Records initially started as the Cool Runnings black music shop owned by Guido Delvoux. In 1989 we released our own produced first records on the RUNN label. These first releases were by artists like Devon Russel & Cultural Roots, Panache Culture, Macka B, and Earl Sixteen. The mid-’90s was the most noteworthy period for our label with the release of albums by Prezident Brown, Mikey Spice, Daweh Congo, E.T. Webster, Sizzla and Continuous Mix cd’s of “Heathen Chant” and “Drum Song”.
RUNN has been involved in reggae music for 30 years by now, for the near future we can only say, “Keep yuh eyes pon RUNN, ’cause BIG TINGS A GWAAN!”
“The business relationship between RUNN Records and Barry O’Hare’s XRated label (later renamed World-A-Music) was so fruitful that since then most of our work has been done together.”
Koptiq Sun – Transformed
RELEASED | May 20, 2022
TOTAL LENGTH | 51:01
PRICE | €12,00
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Koptiq Sun says about his new album: “The journey of this album began back in July 2017. I was going through a major spiritual transformation from my previous life and artist career as “Geoffrey Star”,feeding on electric foods and in pursuit of getting in touch with my higher self… Melodies and words of wisdom bombarded my consciousness demanding actions from my artistic core,there was no escaping! Barry and I had a meeting discussing the kick off of the album and the rest is history…”
Various – Jacqueline Riddim
RELEASED | May 30, 2020
TOTAL LENGTH | 16:13
PRICE | €4,00
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In 1994 Runn Records put out Panache Culture’s sophomore album “Travel In A Dream”, which featured the song “Jacqueline” and its dub version “Dubbing Jacqueline”. Just like all the other tracks on that album these were also mixed at Ariwa Studio by renowned Mad Professor. Later on the riddim of “Jacqueline”, which expertly mixes reggae with elements of Raï music, was voiced in Jamaica at Grove Music studio in Ocho Rios by well known deejay U Brown and singjay Wayne Lyrics, but these tunes were never released until now.
Samora feat. Brother Culture – How Long EP
RELEASED | May 20, 2020
TOTAL LENGTH | 15:26
PRICE | €3,50
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2019 saw the release of the Reggae version of George Baker Selection’s pop hit “Little Green Bag”, done by very talented Netherlands-based songstress Samora in collaboration with veteran Brother Culture. Now the duo is back with a reggae interpretation of the much covered song “How Long” by UK rockband Ace, which was a minor hit in 1975. Released by Runn Records on May 20th, the 4-tracks EP contains a Reggae version as well as a Pop/R&B version plus their respective dub versions, all mixed by Mad Professor at Ariwa studios in London.
Various – In The Flow Riddim
RELEASED | May 17, 2020
TOTAL LENGTH | 20:50
PRICE | $3.99
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From Ras Fire’s legacy comes the “In The Flow Riddim”, which was built by Erik Ritfeld and produced by Ras Fire, Guido Delvoux and Erik Ritfeld. Besides vocal cuts by Dutch songstress Angel Powah and UK-based artists Ras Sherby and Natty Campbell, this collection also includes Erik Ritfeld’s straight instrumental and Barry O’Hare’s Dub version.
Reuel Benjamin – No Virus
RELEASED | March 29, 2020
TOTAL LENGTH | 02:45
PRICE | $1.29
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After some time away from music, Reuel Benjamin ‘The Roots Artist’ from Manchester UK has returned to the reggae arena. After participating and reaching the finals in the Britain’s Got Reggae competition of 2019, he saw his Ras Fire & Guido Delvoux produced debut single “No Virus” across Erik Ritfeld’s “Lock Down Riddim” released by RUNN Records on March 29, 2020.
Various – Main Dish Riddim
RELEASED | January 10, 2020
TOTAL LENGTH | 65:35
PRICE | $11.49
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The “Main Dish Riddim”, a relicked version of Black Uhuru’s “Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner”, has been laid by Barry O’Hare (keyboards), Ian “Beezy” Coleman (guitar), Joslyn “Speckle” McKenzie (drums & percussion), Maurice “Jah Lloydie” Duncan (bass), Dean Fraser (saxophone), Hopeton “Peas Head“ Williams (trumpet) and the late Roland “Nambo” Robinson (trombone). Vocal cuts by artists such as Everton Blender, Lutan Fyah, Chezidek, Anthony Que, Prezident Brown, Lisa Danger, Live Wyya, and Keithy Foundation.
Samora & Brother Culture – Little Green Bag
RELEASED | March 14, 2019
TOTAL LENGTH | 4:07
PRICE | $1.29
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50 years after its original release, the 1969 pop hit from the George Baker Selection, “Little Green Bag”, has been revived by the talented young singer of Surinam descent, Amsterdam-based Samora. It’s her first international collaboration song featuring experienced MC Brother Culture from London. Recorded at Hall 5 in Amsterdam by Frank de Jong. Brother Culture voiced at Evidence Music in Geneva, Switzerland. Mixed by Mad Professor at Ariwa Studios in London.
Natty Campbell – Riddim & Sound
RELEASED | January 16, 2019
TOTAL LENGTH | 4:54
PRICE | $1.29
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Vocal cut across the “Topic Riddim”. Composed & arranged by Aart Timmermans aka Ras Fire. Musicians: Erik Ritfeld (piano, keyboard), Bunn Riley (bass), Freddy Poncin (drums) and – former lead singer of successful Dutch reggae band Beef – Bram Wouters aka Irieginal Abraham (rhythm guitar). Recorded at Hall 5 Amsterdam by Frank de Jong. Mixed by Barry O’Hare at World-A-Muzik Studio in Ocho Rios, Jamaica.
Ras Fire & Yoni Vidal – Gypsian Blend
RELEASED | January 16, 2019
TOTAL LENGTH | 5:00
PRICE | $1.29
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Instrumental across the “Topic Riddim”. Composed & arranged by Aart Timmermans aka Ras Fire. Musicians: Erik Ritfeld (piano, keyboard), Bunn Riley (bass), Freddy Poncin (drums) and – former lead singer of successful Dutch reggae band Beef – Bram Wouters aka Irieginal Abraham (rhythm guitar). Recorded at Hall 5 Amsterdam by Frank de Jong. Mixed by Barry O’Hare at World-A-Muzik Studio in Ocho Rios, Jamaica.
Ras Fire – Topic Dub
RELEASED | January 16, 2019
TOTAL LENGTH | 4:54
PRICE | $1.29
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Dub version of the “Topic Riddim”. Composed & arranged by Aart Timmermans aka Ras Fire. Musicians: Erik Ritfeld (piano, keyboard), Bunn Riley (bass), Freddy Poncin (drums) and – former lead singer of successful Dutch reggae band Beef – Bram Wouters aka Irieginal Abraham (rhythm guitar). Recorded at Hall 5 Amsterdam by Frank de Jong. Mixed by Barry O’Hare at World-A-Muzik Studio in Ocho Rios, Jamaica.
Vivian Jones – Rastafari
RELEASED | February 1, 2019
TOTAL LENGTH | 4:30
PRICE | $1.29
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A brand new vocal cut on the “Slave Labour Riddim” by the UK veteran. Composed & Arranged by Panache Culture. Musicians: Panache Culture. Additional musicians: Basil Gabbidon (guitar), Ouazza (Mandoline), Rico Rodriguez (trombone), Michael ‘Bammie’ Rose (saxophone). Recorded at S.A.R.D. Studio in Belgium by Jacky Losanna & Noel Fadil. Voiced & Mixed by Hassan Hamra at Runn Studio.
Panache Culture – Slave Labour
RELEASED | February 1, 2019
TOTAL LENGTH | 4:22
PRICE | $1.29
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Original cut on the “Slave Labour Riddim”. Composed & Arranged by Panache Culture. Musicians: Panache Culture. Additional musicians: Basil Gabbidon (guitar), Ouazza (Mandoline), Rico Rodriguez (trombone), Michael ‘Bammie’ Rose (saxophone). Recorded at S.A.R.D. Studio in Belgium by Jacky Losanna & Noel Fadil. Mixed by Mad Professor at Ariwa Studios in London.
Panache Culture – Dub Labour
RELEASED | February 1, 2019
TOTAL LENGTH | 3:29
PRICE | $1.29
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Dub version of “Slave Labour”. Composed & Arranged by Panache Culture. Musicians: Panache Culture. Additional musicians: Basil Gabbidon (guitar), Ouazza (Mandoline), Rico Rodriguez (trombone), Michael ‘Bammie’ Rose (saxophone). Recorded at S.A.R.D. Studio in Belgium by Jacky Losanna & Noel Fadil. Mixed by Mad Professor at Ariwa Studios in London.
