Creation Rebel

The spacy, mystical dub reggae of British group Creation Rebel is immersed in science fiction as well as Rastafarian traditions. Originally formed as the backing band for the legendary Prince Far I, Creation Rebel was one of Adrian Sherwood's first endeavors as a producer. Their early albums, such as 1978's Dub from Creation, appeared on his Hitrun imprint, and the musicians served as the backing band for many acts on his subsequent label On-U Sound. The group's left-field opus, the cinematic suite Starship Africa, appeared in 1980, and Creation Rebel released a few more records before disbanding following Prince Far I's untimely death in 1983. After a four-decade absence, Creation Rebel re-formed and issued the triumphant Hostile Environment in 2023.