Released from the confines of a Salt ‘n’ pepper shaker crafted in Manchester by a Jamaican potter comes the fiery sound of Peppery on his ‘debut’ album, ‘Mistaken Identiti’. Originally conceptualised by Mexican and overseen by Fitzroy ‘Heavy’ Nish of Phattrock Entertainment, the 16 track set was launched at the Power House in Manchester, UK, on the 19th of August 2011 at an event, which also marked the launch of Sickle Cell Care Manchester.
Born Clayton Brown in Trelawny, Jamaica, Peppery first started his career as Bongo Chilli releasing the album, ‘Real Musician’ on Sativa Records in 2007. Shows around England and the rest of Europe followed with an assortment of collaborators including his mentor, Daddy Freddy as well as Celt Islam, Kush Arora and others. With contributions from Daddy Freddy and Ras Tweed, ‘Mistaken Identiti’ is a mixture of Dancehall, traditional Roots Reggae and “Alternative” music with the backing tracks incorporating both live instrumentation and digital programming.
Previously released tracks that have already received favourable airplay include ‘The Score’ and ‘Clap Your Hands’. Come 2011 and his catchphrase “Peppery” has now become Bongo’s second name prompting a change to the entity Peppery aka Bongo Chilli. So Peppery’s debut is actually Clayton’s second album – confused? Don’t be, just savour the Peppery flavours when you press play.
The album’s title track may be deemed controversial by some as the subject is the pain caused to the family and friends of loved ones who have lost their lives violently. “Let it be known for the record that I am in no way encouraging anyone to take the law into their own hands & seek revenge” says Peppery asserting, “I am merely highlighting the fact that many people have been killed innocently.”
Producers on the project include the aforementioned Mexican of Gone Music, Ganzi of Classiqueinc, Damalistik of Roots Survival Records, Rob of Big Belly Records, DJ Afghan of Soulove Records and Friendly Fire Band.
credits
released January 12, 2011
01. LOVE CONQUERS ALL
(C. Brown / Robert Zierhofer) – Music written & produced by Robert Zierhofer for Big Belly Records. All instruments performed by Robert Zierhofer. Recorded by Robert Zierhofer @ Big Belly Studios, Pentling, Germany. Mixed by Robert Zierhofer @ Big Belly Studios, Pentling, Germany. Peppery recorded by F. Nish @ Classigueinc Studio, Manchester, UK. Harmonies by Ellouise Bridge. Ellouise recorded by F. Nish @ Classiqueinc Studio, Manchester, UK. Harmonies mixed by J. Hurst @ Gadget’s Lab, Manchester, UK.
02. QUEEN RASTA FEAT. RAS TWEED
(C. Brown / K. Tweed / Friendly Fire Band) – Music Produced by Friendly Fire Band & Brian Nordhoff for Friendly Fire Music. Recorded and mixed by Brian Nordhoff @ Elephant House, Birmingham and Robin Giorno @ Friendly Fire Studio, Birmingham, UK. Names of Musicians & Instruments: Robin Giorno (Guitar), Matthew Graham (Keys), Ian "Fly " Harper (Bass), Damon "Bongo Damo" Wilding (Drums and Percussion), Mike "Micky Melody " Hurley (Melodica). Additional backing vocals by Ellouise Bridge. Ellouise recorded by F. Nish @ Classiqueinc Studio, Manchester, UK. Additional backing vocals mixed by J. Hurst @ Gadget’s Lab, Manchester, UK.
03. LASTING IMPRESSION
(C. Brown / D. Osbourne) – Music written & produced by Mexican for Gone Music Production. All instruments performed by D. Osbourne. Recorded & mixed by D. Osbourne @ Gone Music Studio, Walsall, UK. Peppery recorded by D Osbourne @ Studio, Midnight Arrival, Wolverhamton, UK.
04. NAA FREN DEM
(C. Brown / J. Mckenzie) – Music written & produced by Ganzi for Ganzi Production. All instruments performed by J. Mckenzie. Recorded by J Mckenzie @ Classiqueinc Studio, Manchester, UK. Mixed by Studio Pros, Los Angeles, California, USA. Peppery recorded by F. Nish @ Classiqueinc Studio, Manchester, UK.
05. CAN’T STOP MI
(D. Osbourne) – Music written & produced by Mexican for Gone Music Production. All instruments performed by D. Osbourne. Recorded & mixed by D. Osbourne @ Gone Music Studio, Walsall, UK.
06. THE SCORE
(C. Brown / P. Taylor) – Music written & produced by Mr. Diamond for Dymz Production. Names of Musicians & instruments: P. Taylor (key boards), A. Barnes (key boards, guitars, bass and percussion), E. Ruddock (drums). Recorded by P. Taylor & A. Barnes @ Psalms87 Studio, Birmingham, UK. Mixed by D. Gayle @ True Friends Studio, Kingston, Jamaica. Harmonies by Cleo Higgins. Cleo recorded by F. Nish @ Classiqueinc Studio, Manchester, UK. Peppery recorded by P. Smith @ Dub Lab Studio, Bradford, UK.
07. MAN FI DEM
(C. Brown / D. Cardoba) – Music written Produced by Panapola for Panapola Music. All instruments performed by D. Cardoba. Recorded & mixed by D. Cardoba. Peppery recorded by F. Nish @ Classiqueinc Studio, Manchester, UK.
08. IT NAH GO WORK
(C. Brown / A. Rebjonok) – Music written & produced by Syncro for GunJah Records. All instruments performed by Syncro. Recorded & mixed by Syncro @ GunJah Studio, Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic. Peppery recorded by F. Nish @ Classiqueinc Studio, Manchester, UK.
09. RISE ABOVE IT
(C. Brown / C. Mclay / J. Miquel) – Music written & produced by C. McLay for Dub Terminator & High Freequency. All instruments performed by C. McLay. Recorded & Mixed by C. McLay @ Soul island Studio, Auckland, New Zealand. Peppery recorded by P. Smith @ Dub Lab Studio, Bradford, UK.
10. MISTAKEN IDENTITY
(C. Brown / K. Blaize / C. Brown – Music Written by Kenrick Blaize, Christian Brown. Produced by M21 & Cris Brown for Yard Guerilla Records. Names of Musicians & Instruments: K. Blaize "Ras Donavan" (Bass), Cris Brown (Drums), Andreas Ehrt "Eddy" (Guitar), Dennis Singh (Keyb), Paul Hullegie (Perc), Christoph Titz (Trp), Max Thun (Sax), Stefan Meinking (Trb.) Recorded & Mixed by M21 @ Studio H1, Berlin, Germany. Peppery recorded by P. Smith @ Dublab Studio, Bradford, UK. Additional Recordings by, Petros Sofocli. Harmonies by Ellouise Bridge. Ellouise recorded by F. Nish @ Classiqueinc Studio, Manchester, UK. Harmonies mixed by J. Hurst @ Gadget’s Lab, Manchester, UK.
11. CLAP YOUR HANDS
(C. Brown / J. Mckenzie) – Music written & produced by Ganzi for Ganzi Production. All instruments performed by J. Mckenzie. Recorded & mixed by J. Mckenzie @ Classiqueinc Studio, Manchester, UK.
12. FLAUNT IT
(C. Brown / J. Mckenzie) – Music written & produced by Ganzi for Ganzi Production. All instruments performed by J. Mckenzie. Recorded & mixed by J Mckenzie @ Classiqueinc Studio, Manchester, UK.
13. STRAIGHT
(C. Brown / D. Osbourne) – Music written & produced by Mexican for Gone Music Production. All instruments performed by D. Osbourne. Recorded & mixed by D. Osbourne @ Gone Music Studio, Walsall, UK. Peppery recorded by R. Giorno @ Friendly Fire Studio, Birmingham, UK & F. Nish @ Classiqueinc Studio, Manchester, UK.
14. JOY (A TIME LIKE THIS)
(C. Brown / P. Smith) – Music written & produced by Peter Smith for Inspirational Sound. All instruments performed by P. Smith. Recorded & mixed by P. Smith @ Dublab Studio, Bradford, UK.
15. SAME FREN
(C. Brown / D. Albert / D. Gogo) – Music written & produced by Damalistik & Djei Gogo for Roots Survival Records. All instruments performed by Damalistik, Djei Gogo & Fabien Schoen. Recorded by Damalistik & Djei Gogo @ Flavour Studio and Roots Survival Studio, Prague, Czech Republic. Instrumental Mixed by Tomas Sukurek @ Jizak Studio, Prague, Czeck Republik , Vocals mixed by Daddy and Hypa @ Rennes, France. Harmonies by Emma Nhamburo. Emma recorded by F. Nish @ Classiqueinc Studio, Manchester, UK. Harmonies mixed by J. Hurst @ Gadget’s Lab, Manchester, UK.
16. A GIRL LIKE YOU
(C. Brown / F. Nelson / A. Malservigi/ M.Berti /N. Panzanini) – Produced by DJ Afghan for Soulove Records. All instruments performed by Marco Berti & Nicola Panzanini. Recorded & mixed by Dj Afghan @ Bunker Studio, Ferrara, Italy.
Hailing from Trelawny, Jamaica and now based in Manchester, UK, Clayton Brown was originally working under the moniker Bongo
Chilli.
He was only using Peppery as a slogan and was rather surprised when people started calling him Peppery, thinking that was his actual artist name. He adopted it and never looked back.
He has released several singles and has been featured on many compilations....more
