Nightmares On Wax – Echo45 Sound System

Description

With a legacy spanning over three decades, George Evelyn—better known as Nightmares on Wax—has continually redefined the possibilities of sound. From the sample-rich days of Smokers Delight to the introspective and transformative journey of Shout Out! To Freedom, he’s created a body of work that isn’t just about music, but emotional resonance, culture, and evolution. With Echo45 Sound System, N.O.W takes that lineage a step further—a mixtape that feels like both a celebration and a declaration. And it’s more than a compilation—it’s a living, breathing sound system experience that merges soul, roots, hip-hop, dub, and electronic textures with fearless spirit. Featuring a carefully curated ensemble of collaborators—including Yasiin Bey, Greentea Peng, Sadie Walker, Liam Bailey, and more—the record doesn’t just reflect where Nightmares on Wax has been. It boldly announces where he’s going.

Tracklist

A1. Echo45, We Are! feat. Oscar Jerome

A2. Dive Into feat. Louis VI

A3. Desire feat. Haile Supreme, Liam Bailey

A4. Bang Bien feat. Yasiin Bey

B1. Echo45 feat. Liam Bailey

B2. True feat. Sadie Walker

B3. I Remember feat. Greentea Peng

C1. Starwood Bound feat. Sadie Walker

C2. Ain’t So… feat. LSK

C3. Mumzie Cut feat. Liam Bailey

D1. Holding On feat. Ladi6

D2. Wind of Change feat. Yarah Bravo

D3. Hop-to-Mystic feat. Liam Bailey