Rebelation are a 10 piece band based in Kings Lynn, England that play a smooth brand of authentic Ska and rootsy reggae. Their sound is highlighted by a powerful horn section & soulful dual male & female vocalists.
Rebelation were formed as a 4 piece outfit in late 1994 and their initial sound was heavily influenced by the likes of The Clash, Specials & The Beat, plus Jah Shaka and the other big English dub reggae sound systems of the time. Through the passage of time and with many line up 'developments,' the sound is more refined and is more authentic. Their traditional Ska is influenced by the Skatalites and the like. The reggae and rocksteady is influenced by the studio 1 stable of the late sixties/early seventies. That said, the influence of the modern Jamaican sound is present and Rebelation do not consider themselves as a revival or retro band but as a modernist and progressor of the reggae sound.
After gigging locally around East Anglia for 6 months they began playing shows further afield and have been mashing up venues all across the UK ever since. Rebelation has graced the stages of many events on the UK festival scene, including Greenbelt in 1995 and Strawberry Fayre in 2002 (where they headlined the reggae stage).
In 1998 they crossed the Channel to tour through Belgium & Holland for the first time. They quickly established large followings in both countries and continue to play regular Belgian & Dutch club and festival dates. They have played along side bands such as Bad Manners, The Selecter, Snuff, Asian Dub Foundation, Soulwax, Laurel Aitken and Zion Train to name but a few.
Rebelation's first demo tape was recorded in early 1995. This was followed by the release of their "Rebel" EP in 1997, "Steppas" album in 1998 and "Where Is Your Soul" 4 song EP in 1999. All three of these CD's were self-released by the band.
After signing to Do The Dog Music, Rebelation released their second album "Yo Swing Dat Mama" in 2002. In early 2004 their first album "Steppas" was re-released on Do The Dog Music. It features re-mastered tracks and bonus tracks from the "Where Is Your Soul" EP.
In October 2005 a 6 track mini album was released on Do the Dog Music entitled ‘Pounds and Pence.’ A full length album is being worked on at the moment is scheduled for a release in 2006/2007
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