Swedish connection by The Tighters

The Tighters from France return with a brand new project bringing together Swedish reggae icons Papa Dee, Efia Abu, and Dan I Locks. Titled "Swedish Connection", the project features the three vocalists voicing original riddims from The Tighters’ album Lovely Love (2025). The project comes with vocal and dub versions in a classic Jamaican showcase fashion.
The tracks were mixed and dubbed by the legendary Roberto Sánchez at A-Lone Ark Muzik Studio in Spain and mastered by Dr Charty at Bat Records Studio in France using the classic Studer A80 MKL tape machine. The cover artwork, painted by Grand Arbre, is a reimagining of the original Lovely Love album artwork.

About the Artists

Papa Dee is one of Sweden’s most influential reggae artists, active since the early 1990s and widely respected for his role in shaping Scandinavian reggae culture.

Efia Abu is a Malmö-based artist blending roots reggae and soul with influences from jazz and folk, inspired by her heritage from northern Skåne and Ghana’s Ashanti Region.

Dan I Locks is a veteran roots reggae artist, recognized for his militant delivery and decades of involvement on the international reggae scene. Founding member of the sound system Deng Deng Hifi.

Roots reggae band from France