Ras Kuko has been doing reggae in Spanish for more than thirty years and won't let go of the microphone. From October 16, 2026 it is available«True to oneself», his sixth solo album, an album that, according to his own dossier, brings together all the experience and artistic maturity of his career and is possibly his most ambitious and hard-working work to date.
Ten songs, one interlude and nine dub versions
Ras Kuko's new album combines ten original songs with collaborations from Dactah Chando, Fernikhan and León Demaria, an interlude and nine dub versions mixed by Chalart58, who was also in charge of the general mix.
Let's do the math: ten originals and nine dubs. Here the dub is not the bonus track, it is almost half of the trip. For those who come to Pull It Up from the sound system, with that there is reason to press play.
Ten original songs, one interlude and nine dub versions.
And if Chalart58's name sounds familiar to you, it's because he also appears with his version ofItalian Riddim, the one riddim created between Dub Iration and Octavio.
Who did what in “True to Oneself”
- Production and instrumentation: Ras Kuko, who recorded multiple instruments on the album.
- General mix and dub versions: Chalart58.
- Mastering: Xavi Lek.
- Collaborations: Dactah Chando, Fernikhan and León Demaria.
- Musicians: members of the New Rooters Band, Carlos Kaysie's keyboards and guest musicians.
Who is Ras Kuko?
From Madrid based in the Canary Islands, Ras Kuko is a singer, musician, producer and composer, and founder and MC of Cañaman, one of the pioneering reggae bands in Spain. With Cañaman he published five albums: Cañaman (1997), Cambio de vida (2000), Lo mejor de Cañaman (2001), Fronteras (2004) and Dub, Weed & Fyah (2006), and they toured Europe, Latin America and Africa.
His solo career started with Raspect (2008) and continued with Ras Kuko & Friends (2010), Between You and Me (2013), Bass Kulcha (2015) and Yin Yang (2018). In parallel, he participated in the Reggae Can Help solidarity project, to benefit Proactiva Open Arms. Their dossier talks about ten released albums and a large number of dubplates with Jamaican references such as Sly & Robbie, Capleton, Anthony B, Luciano and Marcia Griffiths.
In 2023, he also launched the Awake project with former members of Malaka Youths (Málaga), with the album New Beginning and collaborations with Lasai, Franco Veron, Emeterians and Non Palidece.
From the stage to Latin America
His dossier places him at festivals such as Rototom Sunsplash, Viñarock, Reggae Vibes, Vivo Reggae (Chile) and Urban Fest (Argentina), and shows him sharing the bill with Alpha Blondy, The Wailers, Jimmy Cliff, Black Uhuru, Steel Pulse and UB40, among others. He has taken his music and his message to countries such as Jamaica, Zimbabwe, Argentina, Chile, Venezuela, Mexico and Peru.
Live, according to the same dossier, he relies on scenic strength, a band geared with precision and a repertoire that mixes the freshness of the new album with his most emblematic songs.
Listen to “True to Oneself”
🎧 The album is now available from October 16. Give it full play, with its ten originals and its nine dubs:
Thirty years later, Ras Kuko continues producing, recording instruments and betting heavily on dub, a roots recipe that crosses the Atlantic without losing identity. “True to oneself” is the title and declaration of principles, and for the reggae family in Spanish, an album that raffles off.
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Frequently asked questions
When is “True to Oneself” by Ras Kuko coming out?
The album is available from October 16, 2026. It is the sixth solo album by the Madrid artist based in the Canary Islands and founder of Cañaman.
What does the new Ras Kuko album include?
Ten original songs with collaborations from Dactah Chando, Fernikhan and León Demaria, an interlude and nine dub versions mixed by Chalart58. Xavi Lek mastered and Ras Kuko did the production and instrumentation.
Who is Ras Kuko?
Singer, musician, producer and composer from Madrid based in the Canary Islands, with more than 30 years of experience. He founded Cañaman, a pioneering reggae band in Spain, and is a reference for reggae in Spanish.
What albums has Ras Kuko released solo?
Raspect (2008), Ras Kuko & Friends (2010), Between You and Me (2013), Bass Kulcha (2015), Yin Yang (2018) and now True to Oneself (2026), his sixth solo work.