RAY & ANANT "Dan De Lion" / Raynier Jacildo & The Black Emeralds "Iron Triangle"

Release Date: 2026

Strong like LION, we are IRON! The Black Emeralds bring in that chugging reggae beat with a brand new musical disc featuring an upsetting performance by master organist, Ray Jacildo and superb hornsman, Anant Pradhan on this shined-up and straight-laced rhythm. ‘DAN DE LION’, a tribute to the late great keyboard king, Dan Boer, who posthumously supplies the crudest organ shuffle on this here tune. 

The flip, ‘IRON TRIANGLE’, released for the first time on 45. Built on a bedrock of rhythmic force, Ray Jacildo’s sensational Hammond organ lead takes The Black Emeralds’ ‘Hell To Pay’ rhythm into another dimension. Previously issued as a saxophone version by Robbie Spengler. As a reggae music veteran and organ heavyweight, Ray has had his hand in many projects over the years. Gimmicks, fads & kicks may get clicks, but it’s clear that true musicianship will always rise to the top. 

Side A: ‘DAN DE LION’ – RAY & ANANT w/ The Black Emeralds

Produced & Mixed by: J Bonner

Raynier Jacildo: Lead Organ / Anant Pradhan: Saxophone 

Musical Backing by The Black Emeralds

J Bonner: Bass, Guitar, Piano / Jason Castillo: Drums / Salina Cano: Percussion / Dan Boer: Organ Shuffle

Exec. Prod by: Nicki Bonner  

Assistant Engineer: Brett Tubin at The Relic Room, NY.

Mastered by: TJ Rivera

Side B: ‘IRON TRIANGLE’ – RAYNIER JACILDO & The Black Emeralds

Produced & Mixed by: J Bonner

Raynier Jacildo: Lead Organ

Musical Backing by The Black Emeralds

J Bonner: Bass, Piano, Guitar / Jason Castillo: Drums / Salina Cano: Percussion

Exec. Prod by: Nicki Bonner  

Mastered by: TJ Rivera