Saturday, November 22, 2025

C.C.O.N. 2025 Update: Socialist Pins & Musical Manifesto!

CULTCHA Clash Outer National Winter 2025 Update:

Socialist Pins & Materializing a Musical Manifesto!



 Greetings. It’s been almost a year since the last post here but we’re still here! 
Presenting Socialist Pins button sets and stickers! 

These 1.25” badges, designed by Selecta J-Cut, are statements to our socio, economic and political climate. Click here to purchase


Socialist Pins Set



Let Them Eat TACOs is inspired by the Let Them Eat Jellybeans designs of the 80’s that depicted Ronald Reagan as the devil, as well as an obvious nod to Marie Antionette. tRump with horns, 666 across his forehead, and a spiked tail, with the words Let Them Eat TACOs around it’s circumference. 

Wear this one to holiday dinners for a hot, controversial conversation starter! Or put the 3” sticker on your car to piss off your MAGA neighbor. Click here for button set with sticker



3" Sticker




Pro-Life Is Peak Hypocrisy! Let the fetus fetishizing, big-government uterus regulators know that their false sense of morality is no authority over you. The design features a coat hanger which impales the head of a fetus with a pool of blood. So-called “pro-lifers” eat dead animals every day, they mock the loss of SNAP benefits and are enraged by the idea of free lunches for school kids, they don’t believe that the poor deserve health care or education, they look the other way when masked government agents abduct parents off of the street, or when for-profit prisons separate fathers from their families for victimless crimes… so spare me with the reverence for life that some of you like to virtue signal about so often.



Anti Christian-Nationalist. This one has two meanings. For one, we are opposed to Christian-Nationalism, or any religion being allowed to dictate what our government does. Secondly, Christian-Nationalism is inherently anti-Christian when any of that character Christ’s words are actually applied. The typical Christian-Nationalist will say that immigrants are the biggest problem in our nation, and they will praise their new, non-woke Christ, tRump, for his efforts to rid the nation of them… the cognitive dissonance is unbelievable!  


 

Eat The Rich. This one is an old cliché, yet more relevant than ever.

*we do not literally condone the oral consumption of all rich people. This statement is merely a reaction to the fact that a minute fraction of our population buy political influence through legalized bribery, while simultaneously maintaining complete control of industry and media, all while keeping the masses desperate and dependent upon the benevolent, “job creator” class, even drawing respect and admiration from some of these wage slaves who believe that if they worship money long and hard enough, that they will be elites one day, too. We don’t encourage cannibalism, or the consumption of any living being by any human… but “when the revolution comes,” we wouldn’t be entirely opposed to composting the 1%.



No Human Is Illegal. People who use the term “illegals” to refer to another human are not going to be looked at fondly by future generations of their families, there are precedents to this. When this administrations reign is finally over, there will be a reconning. 




Conscious Capitalism Is An Oxymoron. This one is a reaction to a former Whole Foods CEO’s book and pretentious ideology. Prove me wrong.



"Call it democracy, or call it democratic socialism, but there must be a better distribution of wealth within this country for all of God's children" - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 

The time is now!







Materializing a Musical Manifesto 

Self Loathing YTz (Yesterdayz Tyrantz) is the musical manifestation of Selecta J-Cut’s reluctant lyrical alias, Jigsaw’s political and social manifesto. The debut album, which is currently in production, is called Weaponize Your Demise. Check out demo versions of some of the tunes at C.C.O.N.’s Youtube channel.

Self Loathing YTz is reactionary to the prevalence of white grievance and the culture of victimhood intrinsic in white identity politics, white / Christian nationalism, the patriarchal control of women and mistreatment of the LGBTQ communities, and the historical systemic, and currently structural white supremacy that has been a stain on this nation since before its inception. It makes a mockery of the so-called founding principle’s that all are entitled to the right to life, liberty and the free pursuit of happiness and that all are created equal. It has been a dividing force that enables an elite, wealthy few to dominate the masses perpetually. 

Self Loathing YTz is not literal - we believe that humankind is one race and that all of our roots are in Africa, regardless of how separated from those roots by time, geographical location or cultural evolution we have become. Our message is about unity, justice, and love in its most pure sense. However, sometimes the message may seem to some to be cynical nihilism, hopefully most will understand it to be otherwise. 






Weaponize Your Demise is about killing the man-made construct of whiteness, which was designed for the purpose of division and domination. We are not advocating for violence or extremist acts - other than the act of carrying on MLK’s legacy by being non-violent extremists for love and for justice. 

The experience purveyed is the culmination of a mid-life crisis colliding with late stage capitalisms rapid downfall, from the perspective of one indoctrinated and inspired by the likes of Dead Kennedys and Public Enemy at an early age, attempting to sum an ideology up in an album… just couldn’t make it as a pundit. 



If you've read this far, then thank you! Please listen to the tunes, like or comment on the videos, and buy some Socialist Pins merch! 

Until next time, Peace.


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Tuesday, December 31, 2024

CULTCHA Clash Outer National Music Review: The Process "Weapons Of Mass Percussion" DAB (David Asher Band) "War Profiteers" Dabtronic "I Blinked" ft. Janique James & Mark Stewart

 

CULTCHA Clash Outer National Music Review:

The Process - Weapons Of Mass Percussion (2024 Remaster)

DAB (David Asher Band) - War Profiteers 

(2024 Bandcamp)

Dabtronic ft. Janique James & Mark Stewart - I Blinked

(2024 Bandcamp)


Selecta J-Cut

This one is long overdue, it's been a rather hectic year and I had put writing on the back burner (apologies, David) and things kind of snowballed out of control so I failed to get back to it until now. I figured that I could cover all three David Asher related releases in a year end wrap-up (better late than never, right?)

David had reached out to me several years ago to review his band, The Process's album from 2016, titled Who Is This Mad Band? which was right up my alley and led me to start the CULTCHA Clash Outer National "digital zine." The follow-up dub version of the album, Dub World was subsequently reviewed. David also joined me for the first official Duburbia Podcast (see link below). We have since had a long distance friendship rooted in a mutual fandom of producer Adrian Sherwood (who Asher has worked with on several projects) and the On-U Sound label. (If you haven't already, check out the On-U Sound Sunday Roast hosted monthly by David)


The Process - Weapons Of Mass Percussion Remaster


Beginning with the remaster of Weapons Of Mass Percussion, which was originally released in 2006. Conceptually, the album deals with the politics of the time (post 9/11), including sound bites and samples of the media, manufacturing consent for the disastrous wars that came as a result of the attacks on that day. Musically, the sound is reminiscent of the futurist funk-dub of Tackhead and at times not too dissimilar from On-U Sound mainstays, Dub Syndicate, at other times dabbling in the electronic territory of drum & bass, such as in the title track. Overall, it's a heavy, dubbed-out, reggae rocker with traces Asher's distinct vocal stylings, peppered with George Bush or other talking heads from the media. It compels the listener to open their eyes and think outside of the establishment's narrative.  

The album may have been recorded nearly 20 years ago, but the subject matter is still relevant, and the re-master sounds superb! Check it out at Bandcamp: https://theprocess77.bandcamp.com/album/weapons-of-mass-percussion-2024-remaster





DAB David Asher Band - War Profiteers

War Profiteers by DAB David Asher Band is a single that was released digitally in May, 2024, the follow-up to DAB's 2021 debut LP DAB David Asher Band and 2023's Jah Shield. Straight forward modern reggae that does not shy away from social consciousness, shining light on the wicked, this is truly righteous music. 
It seems as if DAB's sound gets a little bit stronger on each release, looking forward to the next LP!
 I Blinked by Dabtronic featuring Janique James and Mark Stewart is the most current of the three, released in November of 2024. This project explores, as the name would imply, the electronic side of Mr. Asher.  
Hailing from Birmingham, Janique James vocals are sultry and mysterious, juxtaposed with the late Mark Stewart's stylings, captured here on what must be one of his last recordings before his death in 2023.
There are 8 mixes including dub and instrumental versions as well as the original Dabtronic mix, as well as mixes by UFOA and Alien-Levi and On-U Sound - my personal favorite, no surprise there. The Sherwood mix is more sparse and arranged a little differently, but all of the versions are enjoyable.
The release is digital as well as limited edition vinyl and cd, 100 of each are available so get them while you can. Available from Bandcamp: https://dabtronic.bandcamp.com/album/i-blinked


Check out the Duburbia Podcast with David Asher below!










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Thursday, November 9, 2023

CULTCHA Clash Outer National Music Review: DAB (David Asher Band) - Jah Shield (Bandcamp)

 

CULTCHA Clash Outer National Music Review:

DAB (David Asher Band) - Jah Shield 

(2023 Bandcamp)

Selecta J-Cut




David Asher is an individual who puts his whole heart and soul into his music, and it shows. From his time fronting Detroit's premier reggae / rock band, The Process, to his more recent work with DAB, he's been putting out original music for over 30 years.





The first new single since 2021's self-titled DAB LP does not disappoint. From the start of the track one finds themselves immersed with infectious rhythms and positive vibrations.

David's vocal delivery is raw and soulful, lyrical content is righteous. According to Asher... "about the Creator's protection from jealous bad-minded people, vampires and back-biters." The instrumentation sounds fresh, reggae lovers will want to hear this.

Production is high quality, by Mr. Asher and Chris Lewis. the sound is full, rich and crystal clear. Played in a club, this one is sure to get some motion on the dance floor!  

Get the digital release, including instrumental version, from Bandcamp.



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CULTCHA Clash Outer National Record Review: Creation Rebel - Hostile Environment (On-U Sound)

 

CULTCHA Clash Outer National Record Review:

Creation Rebel - Hostile Environment 

(2023 On-U Sound Records)

Selecta J-Cut




Back with their first album in over forty years, On-U Sound's original house band, Creation Rebel is back with a vengeance. 

With an album titled after former Prime Minister Theresa May's heavy-handed immigration policy, the band who originally formed to back the late Prince Far I on his European tour and went on, along with with Adrian Sherwood, to spark a punky reggae revolution in the U.K. with the developement of On-U Sound, is dread in every sense. Serious music for serious times.

Original members Crucial Tony (guitar), Charlie 'Eskimo' Fox (drums / vocals), and Mr. Magoo (percussion / vocals) come together (Keith 'Lizard' Logan, their original bassist has passed but is present in tribute, a print of his image adorns the insert) with bass player, Kenton 'Fish' Brown and keyboardist Cyrus Richards for the album. Of course, Sherwood is at the controls!





It was pressed on yellow vinyl and the A side is set off by Swiftly (The Right One) which, fittingly, features vintage vocals from Prince Far I as well as the conscious singing of Mr. Magoo. Production is crisp and the players are tight.

Stonebridge Warrior is a version, or instrumental, it's steppers type beat drives the track that treads the line between dub reggae and jazz. Quite sophisticated when juxtaposed with the groups early work.

Drummer, Eskimo Fox steps up to the mic for Under Pressure, singing, deejaying and generally nicing up the tune.




That's More Like It is a dub, the instrumentation is spacious, leaving plenty of room for Sherwood's mix-board wizardry and sound effects. The spaced-out psychedelia present in earlier work from the group, like Starship Africa, is captured on this track.

Jubilee Clock rounds out the first side on a strong note, another steppers type track with peaking bass, play it loud!




This Thinking Feeling sets off side B with pure fire, pairing posthumous Prince Far I lyrics with lyrical assassin, Daddy Freddy, who has collaborated on a few On-U releases, of late.

Another Mr. Magoo vocal track, Whatever It Takes is an uplifting one accentuated by Dean Fraser's saxaphone and trumpet by Okiel McIntyre.

The jazz infused Salutation Gardens Crown Hill Road is a dub with haunting keys and space age reverb and delay that the label has become known for.

Gaudi is the guest synth player for The People's Sound (Tribute To Daddy Vego), another heavy dub version with all of it's players in top form.

The final cut is Off The Spectrum,  ending the LP in a fine style. From the tip-top to the last drop, this one is a winner.

Here's an interview from On-U Sound with the group discussing the new album.




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CULTCHA Clash Outer National Record Review: African Head Charge - TripTo Bolgatanga (On-U Sound)

 

CULTCHA Clash Outer National Record Review:

African Head Charge - Trip To Bolgatanga 

(2023 On-U Sound Records)

Selecta J-Cut


African Head Charge - Trip To Bolgatanga (2023 On-U Sound Records)



The first studio album from the group since 2011's Voodoo Of The Godsent (On-U Sound Records),  Trip To Bolgatanga finds Bonjo Iyahbinghi Noah, the central figure of African Head Charge since it’s formation in 1981, further expanding the boundaries of ambient, psychedelic dub with African rhythms.

This time around, tempos are up. Not that the group ever confined itself to down tempo rhythms before, quite the contrary, as would become evident with one listen to My Life In A Hole In The Ground, their debut LP that was released by On-U Sound in 1981. The group has had a following amongst garage / house music aficionados for decades, and on this release, a very modern, electronic sound is embraced. Simultaneously, the roots elements of African drums and chants are not left behind, and the popularity of Afro-Beat is fully taken advantage of with the inclusion of African singers & players of instruments, like King Ayisoba, Ghanaian vocalist and kologo (traditional two-stringed guitar like instrument) player on two tracks.  

A Bad Attitude is the first tune and features King Ayisoba as well as vocal snippets from Noah, a P.M.A. P.S.A. done the On-U Sound A.H.C. way. This one sets the energy for the album and would surely get the dance floor jumping.




Accra Electronica is another uptempo cut with a familiar bass line and clarinet by Paul Booth. It's a high energy club banger with intense percussion.

The following track, Push Me Pull You brings the BPM down to a more expected dub tempo. The mystical sounding chants that A.H.C. are known for with gliding sub bass, and more horn contributions from Booth that sound organic in contrast. The smashing snares echo like noise from another dimension. This one will be massive played on a proper sound system.





I Chant Too has what reminds me of an The Art Of Noise vibe and is another slower tune that showcases Noah's drumming skills.

Asalatua kicks the tempo back up to a house groove and features additional percussion by Emmanuel Okine (Aka Iu) and Mensah Akaa. The call and response type of chant is captivating. 





Side B starts with Passing Clouds, a rather ethereal one which features an arrangement from Ital Horns (David Fullwood & Richard Doswell). Akanuoe Angela from Bolgatanga guests on percussion and backing vocals.

I'm A Winner is another positive reinforcement in the form of an interlude with a bit of a dancehall vibe with wicked synths. 

The title track is  A Trip To Bolgatanga, a hypnotic groove with percussive triplets that give it a clunky feel which Doug Wimbish's bass rides along fluidly. Paul Booth's fantastic horn arrangement eases the tune out at the end.

Never Regret A Day is another track with positive affirmations chanted over a bouncy track with a funky flute.

The final tune on the album is Microdosing, which further excavates into and creates the vision of a psychedelic Africa pursued by Noah and company for many years, now.




As anyone who follows CULTCHA Clash Outer National knows, we are proponents and advocators for anything On-U Sound related or Adrian Sherwood produced, this one is no exception other than the fact that On-U records are always exceptional, to me. Buy it!  

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