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No lazy assumptions are to be made when describing the music of MDV. The qualities gracing this conscious London based reggae band has granted them the favour of always having kept their art relevant to modern times whilst still preserving an original sound. MDV's musical expression is a promise of love and light to those demanding refreshing change and for those who miss that feel-good rush when faced with the fortunate onslaught of good, real reggae music.

MDV's unique music is tight and powerful with the riding rootsy backdrops that support unusual and interesting arrangements, often coupled with a profoundly emotive lyrical bias. Their strengths also lie in creating beautiful, almost mystical atmospheric tunes, some very dark and provocative, others more upbeat yet equally contemplative. The feeling tones captured by the music can take you places whereby, one moment you can feel as if you are travelling through some Saharan desert storm – next, you're in a smoky urban underground club, pulsing next to the speaker with the vibration of the dub bass line beating in place of your heart.

With universal human experience as a core thread running throughout their music- from moving songs about everyday life and honest messages of love, to the urgency of change in relation to the times we live in, MDV have never compromised on their natural musical flair being uppermost in importance to their style of delivering good tunes. It is uncommon these days to be able to claim an original identity but after hearing MDV one might probably agree that it's a right if earned by anyone, is earned by this band.




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Roots Allsorts CD - MDV

"A well crafted stylish cd with stunning breaks and beat , the music is exciting but at the same time is subtle, intricate compositions and arrangements intermingled with great orchestration and voice make this release a stand alone contender as the best release of the Dub/Reggae/Global Dance style that we have received here at PBS for the past year". Peter Merritt, music manager PBS FM.

The Best Reggae We've Received in a Long Time. Fabulous Dub Rhythms and Smooth Conscious Vocals make this entire CD a Classic. "Dangerous Times - both" truly deserve 12" issue. RE Ausetkmt Program Director BadGalsRadio.com

I like the whole album. It's modern and fresh. And it is possibly the best roots reggae album of this century (so far). Is there a need to say more? I don't think so. Only: Support this group, buy their album when it's out and "Keep It Real"". Dubflash

"High Style 21st century reggae from London's MDV - from roots rhythms to drum & bass, smart electro arrangements, great vocals and conscious lyricism - essential listening..." www.etherbeat.com


Some of what the reggae press said of the MDV "Style One" EP.

"We were quite surprised by the amazing quality of recent independent releases namely.. MDV. (UK) with "Style One"" - Claat.com, Germany

"Unique reggae sound" - Reggae Vibes, The Netherlands

"Their lyrics consist of themes like streetlife, capitalism and the current world situation which are perfectly timed to the slow and heavy rhythms" - Armageddon Times, Switzerland

"MDV don't resemble any other English reggae band, which is a rare quality these days" - Reggae Connection, Belgium

"A group to discover and follow" - JahSound.net, France "Engaging enough to draw a considerable following" - Reggae Reviews, USA.

"This is excellent music that makes you want to sit up and listen" - Blackechoes, Republic of Ireland

"Very dark.." - Dubflash Germany

"This is so good it deserves wider appreciation" - Gargamel Magazine, UK.

You can buy our songs on Itunes;
"International Struggle"
"..Right To Say.."
Style One Ep.
Roots Allsorts

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