RAS CEYLON

Scrollz of Lion Rock

Ras Ceylon is an Oakland, California-based MC and the first Sri Lankan rapper to emerge within the western Hip-Hop canon (debut in 1999), blending West Coast independence, precise lyricism, and reggae influences with ancestral awareness and a global perspective. His music

bridges regions, lineages, and generations while maintaining deep Hip-Hop credibility, aligning him with artists who share his militant, socially conscious vision and establishing him as a

singular voice in both the international & independent Hip-Hop landscape.

Scrollz of Lion Rock is Ras Ceylon’s ninth official studio album, slated for release in 2026, and marks a pivotal expansion of his Hip-Hop lineage. Built on the creative foundation of his 2024 project Jacket Fulla Medalz with

Wu-Tang affiliate Timbo King, the album elevates that partnership into a fully realized, long-form statement that cements Ras Ceylon within the Wu Killa Beez lineage while highlighting his unique globally grassroots voice.

Co-directed by Timbo King-who appears throughout the album as a recurring guest presence-Scrollz of Lion Rock features Wu-Tang Clan family Cappadonna, Prodigal Sunn, 9th Prince, and Solomon Childs, alongside acclaimed MCs Ras Kass and Planet Asia-voices woven seamlessly into the album’s narrative, functioning as extensions of

a shared militant and lyrical tradition rather than conventional features. Executive produced by Oliver “Power” Grant & shaped through A&R direction by Matthew “M80” Markoff

(Holy Toledo Productions),

the project stands as a cohesive, long-form statement rooted in legacy, lyricism, and militant Hip-Hop tradition. Through this album, Ras Ceylon carries forward a disciplined, socially conscious Hip Hop ethos

while expanding its reach across coasts, generations, and cultures, adding a vital new chapter to that legacy. Rooted in boom-bap fundamentals and sharpened by present-day urgency, the album confronts themes of power, resistance, survival, and cultural memory with precision and weight. Tracks such as “DisInfoAge”, “Free The World”, and “Ancestorz” reflect the project’s political clarity and enduring relevance. The album’s title, intro, and cover art draw from Sigiriya (Lion Rock)-an ancient Sri Lankan rock fortress symbolizing strength, endurance, and inherited knowledge-framing the record as both historical reflection and contemporary statement. Sonically, the album is highlighted by DJ Allah Mathematics, longtime DJ and creator of the iconic Wu “W” logo, whose involvement lends the project both musical authority and symbolic lineage. Additional production from Cruise, Dawit Justice, and HBK’s AkaFrank forms a raw, cohesive soundscape rooted in authentic Hip Hop textures. Scrollz of Lion Rock stands as a focused, culturally resonant release built for legacy and collector permanence.

Scrollz of Lion Rock is out Friday 19th June - https://label-caster.ffm.to/pnj7f81vtj

SCROLL I - “BuzzSaw”

Ras Ceylon unveils “BuzzSaw,” the first visual and sonic transmission from Scrollz of Lion Rock - his forthcoming ninth album, co-directed by Timbo King and executive produced by the late Oliver “Power” Grant. Produced by 9th Prince of Killarmy, the track brings together Ras Ceylon, 9th Prince, and Timbo King in a hard-edged opening statement rooted deeply in the Wu-Tang Killa Beez lineage.

Originally released as an audio single in June 2025, “BuzzSaw” peaked at #2 on the HipHopGods charts and signaled the beginning of a new chapter in the Scrollz of Lion Rock saga. The record features an intro by Bobo David and an outro by Bobo Smith of Sizzla’s Judgement Yard, with mixing and mastering handled by Xarina for Studio X.

The official video, shot and edited by Hostage Media, was filmed at “The Wall” in Park Hill, Shaolin-the historic Wu-Tang District. Captured on the day of Oliver “PoWer” Grant’s homegoing services, the visual-along with the Scrollz of Lion Rock album itself-is livicated to his loving memory. A foundational architect behind the movement, Power’s presence and influence remain deeply embedded throughout the project, which stands among his final executive productions in the physical realm.

About DOPESICKFLY

DOPESICKFLY is a band built

on friendship, chance encounters, and a deep

love of groove and soul.

Frontman Ant Thomaz, a singer-songwriter with Creole heritage, is known for his eclectic musical style. Nearly a decade ago in Glasgow, he met singer Wendy Rae at an open mic and was struck by the power and feeling in her voice. When they sang together, the chemistry was instant.

What began as friends playing small shows quickly felt like family, with Ant and Wendy sharing lead vocals and a musical bond that reached beyond the stage.

As momentum grew, DOPESICKFLY emerged as a genre-blurring collective, blending soul, funk, hip hop, folk, and rock into a sound rooted in groove and emotional honesty.

Within two whirlwind years, they were performing alongside artists they had grown up idolising, including Roy Ayers, Kool & the Gang, Sugarhill Gang, and Big Country.

After burning bright, the band paused as life pulled people in different directions, but the connection between Ant and Wendy never faded. Years later, at a birthday gathering, Ant posed the question: what if they brought the band back?

More chance meetings led to a new lineup: Gary Mulligan on bass, Ross Alexander blending funk grooves with indie rock on guitar, genre-hopping drummer Asim Rasool bringing power and global rhythm, and Jonni Slater adding rich textures on keys. Together, they began shaping new material that honours their roots while pushing forward.

Today, DOPESICKFLY remains what it was always meant to be - a collective driven by friendship, spontaneity, and fearless fusion.

Six musicians. Many styles. One shared pulse.

DOPESICKFLY-Side 2 Side

“I woke up on my good side”

DOPESICKFLY’s brand-new single “Side2Side” is a high-energy track that encourages listeners to let loose, get on their feet and move their bodies.

The song blends the best of Funk, Soul, Disco, and HipHop to create an upbeat anthem about living life to the fullest and dancing the night away.

With its unique blend of genres, catchy hooks, and infectious beat, “Side2Side”

is the perfect soundtrack for anyone looking to add some excitement and motivation to their daily routine. The lyrics reflect the band’s commitment to living life

on their own terms.

"We're excited to share this new single with the world," says Ant Thomaz, the band’s frontman. "We hope it brings people together, gets them moving, and inspires them to chase their dreams.”

This single drop is ahead of their new EP "I Woke Up On My Good Side” due out Summer 2026.

Side 2 Side is out now - https://ffm.to/dsfside2side

Reviews:

"The Scottish Anderson Paak"

BBC Introducing

"Gorgeous songwriting the uplifting dance epic We Are One" Tom Robinson -

BBC Radio 6

"DOPESICKFLY fusion reminds me of a little Seal with a hint of Lenny Kravitz and Gregory Porter" - Fresh On The Net