Soul Sugar meets Dub Shepherds cover Rick James’ ‘Super Freak’
Following the success of their first collaborative album Blue House Rockin’, French keys maestro Soul Sugar reunited once more with trio Dub Shepherds at the Blue House Studio for a new session steeped in analog warmth.
“Super Freak” is the first single from these sessions: a fiery 70s-style reggae reinterpretation of Rick James’ classic. Led by Jolly Joseph’s signature falsetto, it rides a heavyweight bass line, playful reggae groove, and warm layers of organ, piano, guitar, and Mini Moog — all tracked live on vintage gear. The journey continues at Bat Records Studio, where Dub Shepherds apply their trademark “hard mix” on 24-track tape, bending sound, space, and rhythm into deep dub sorcery for a dubbier version.
The 7-inch 45 rpm single features both vocal and dub versions and paves the way for the album Blue House Rockin’ Vol. 2, due out in early 2027.
“Super Freak” out on 45 / Digitally on June 5th 2026 via Gee Recordings
