Sugar Minott – I’m Still Here (7" Vinyl)

Sugar Minott – I’m Still Here (7" Vinyl) pairs the unmistakable voice of reggae legend Sugar Minott with producer Victor Axelrod for a beautifully deep and soulful rub-a-dub reinterpretation of The Notations’ classic “I’m Still Here”.

Released via Daptone Records, this warm and spacious reggae recording transforms the original lowrider soul anthem into a hypnotic late-night groove filled with vintage Jamaican atmosphere, rich analogue production and Sugar Minott’s effortlessly expressive vocal delivery. Originally inspired by a rare 45 mix discovered by Gabe Roth, the collaboration came together organically when Minott unexpectedly reached out to Axelrod while in town, leading to a session that captured pure musical chemistry.

Balancing soulful reflection with heavyweight dub textures, “I’m Still Here” channels the golden era of roots reggae while remaining timeless and emotionally immediate. The instrumental “Version” on the B-side strips the track back into a deep, immersive dub cut, highlighting the spacious production and groove-heavy rhythm section.

Perfect for reggae collectors, soul fans and selectors alike, this limited 7-inch vinyl release blends classic Jamaican sounds with the timeless emotional pull of vintage soul music, creating a record equally suited for sound systems, late-night listening and discerning DJ sets.