Album Notes

“Bahn ahn raise’ Cruzan” (pronounced croo’ –zhahn) of St. Croix, just south of Puerto Rico, in the Caribbean, Solange Sheppy’s rich ethnic background includes African, French, Danish, Spanish, German, Irish, Scottish, Welsh, and Cherokee (in order of descending potency). Cultured by linguist parents and intensive travel, lyrical translations have been her life. She has kept the stage warm for reggae artists and poets alike, including Dezarie, Sonia Sanchez, Richard Schraeder, Sr., and Sajatah. She is currently working with photographer Jann Gentry on a book called Collective.

“Echo Evahlastin’” victoriously stands as the doctor’s fourth album as a primary producer and writer. The album offers the vocals and spoken word of Solange St. Croix, promising to satisfy the most ravenous of dub appetites. Musicians featured include international recording artists Tyler Pope (!!!, LCD Soundsystem), Harley White, Jr. (Papa’s Culture), Tim Conroy and Matt Rodriguez. Solange St. Croix lays her words of love, empowerment, and eternity over doctor echo’s mixes of downtempo dub while the surreal instrumental contributions elicit even more abstract interpretations. Best described as down-trip-island-dub-hop, this album will surely find a place amongst all reggae lover’s collections as well as those of the deepest electronic devotees.

“This is a very accomplished album.”
Luna Cafe

“Downtempo beats that drip wet with heavy dub re-rubs and deep reggae glamour. An essential if ever there were.”
Smother

Dr. Echo creates powerful, cinematic pieces that make you feel like dying a slow-motion, heroic death.
Reggae Reviews