• Pupajim – Dear Friend (feat. Pupajim)
    • Pupajim – Dear Dub (feat. Pupajim)
    • King David Horns – Dear Friend (feat. King David Horns) [Trombone Mix]
    • Ras Divarius – Dear Friend (feat. Ras Divarius) [Violin Mix]
    • 1. Pupajim – Dear Friend (feat. Pupajim)
    • 2. Pupajim – Dear Dub (feat. Pupajim)
    • 3. King David Horns – Dear Friend (feat. King David Horns) [Trombone Mix]
    • 4. Ras Divarius – Dear Friend (feat. Ras Divarius) [Violin Mix]

    From the acclaimed Alpha Steppa album ‘Raise The Ark’ – due to popular demand Steppas Records have finally unleashed the until now much sought after dubplate ‘Dear Friend’ featuring one of the most innovative and loved modern reggae, hip-hop and bass music artists of our time; Pupajim of Stand High Patrol. Alpha Steppa’s unique heavyweight yet soulful sound coupled with Pupajim’s profound, direct and infectious vocal make this long-awaited collaboration well worth the wait. With its clear and crucial message on the climate crisis, ‘Dear Friend’ is quickly becoming an anthem for an international, inter-generational fight for a sustainable future. The single edition includes exclusive vocal and dub mixes, plus two powerful and uplifting instrumentals featuring the great King David Horns and Ras Divarius – sleeved in the Steppas Records house-bag made from high quality 100% recycled card.

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