Topaz - Akae Beka' vinyl and Bandcamp digital release, courtesy of Before Zero Records. Following the seminal release of this LP on streaming platforms in 2018, we now present it to you, for the first time, on 12" vinyl and as a high-quality Bandcamp download. Akae Beka’s inimitable style, developed over decades of performing with St. Croix based band Midnite and countless recordings (including the 2014 iTunes reggae album of the year BEAUTY FOR ASHES and RIDE TRU). At the point of his untimely passing in 2019, he had released over 70 LPs. He is without a doubt one of the most prolific reggae artists ever known and his quantity is always matched with quality, with his albums consistently featuring in the top 10 on the Billboard charts reggae LPs. This LP, Topaz, is a unique contribution to the sea of Akae Beka titles, showcasing Vaughn Benjamin in a stripped-back, raw acoustic fashion. An LP that will not be easily confined to any genre, but for the fans of Vaughn's uniquely rich, deep, textured songwriting, uncompromising devotion to RasTafari and soulful healing melodies an absolute must-have! a1. Tempest I've Seen a2. Rallying Cry a3. Melodies a4. Here Hear a5. Going Thru b1. Clarify and Resume b2. Real Ranks b3. Perdon b4. Topaz b5. Edgy Business