Starvation Robin, Ali and Ray "Pablo" Falconer joined the Pioneers and many friends on the remake of the Pioneers original "Starvation" in 1985. Proceeds of the single went to the famine areas of Ethiopia, Eritrea and Sudan. The song came out on 7" and 12" (African Version) and was released on Madness new Zarjazz label.

 

The Madness Earl Falconer joins this Madness spinoff. The Madness LP features Earl on bass guitar.

 

Biko Vocalist Patti recorded some of her work at UB40's DEP International and asked UB40's engineer Ray Falconer if some of the members could join on her new single. This single, "Biko", was released under the name Patti and guest musicians The DEP Band in 1986 on the Important Records label. The 12" release has the same song length as the 7".

 

Shikisha South African artist Sipho Mabuse got a UB40 remix treatment in 1987. His single "Shikisha" was produced by UB40 and engineered by John Shaw.

 

Some Guys Have All The Luck Maxi Priest' "Some Guys Have All The Luck" got a special remix treatment by UB40. The CD-single (GUYSCD 198) has the 7" remix, the 12 " (TEN R198) has the long extended remix.

 

Sister And Brother Ali and Robin Campbell joined Midge Ure in 1988 on his "Answers To Nothing" album doing backing vocals on the song "Sister And Brother" which is a duet by Midge Ure and Kate Bush. The song can still be found quite easily on various releases (pictured above is "If I Was" CD (DC 868792) released by Disky in 1997).

 

Reckless UB40 teamed up with US rappers Afrika Bambaataa to record the single "Reckless" in 1988. "Reckless" is featured on Afrika Bambaataa's album "The Light" and has also been released on various twelve inches with all different mixes.

 

I'll Be Your Baby Tonight UB40 teamed up with Robert Palmer to record two songs being "I'll Be Your Baby Tonight" and its b-side "Deep End". Robert and UB40 first appeared live together in 1989 at the Blues Stadium in Birmingham performing "I'll Be Your Baby Tonight" and another song "On The Other Hand". "I'll Be Your Baby Tonight" appeared on Roberts' 1990 album "Don't Explain", the Japanese mini album "You're Amazing" (TODP-2202, which also includes "Deep End") and his 1995 compilation "The Very Best Of Robert Palmer".

 

Wintertime Is On UB40 join the Whole World Band on this charity release. The 21st Anniversary Book reveales the band joining on this release though Brian Travers of UB40 doesn't remember joining this project! The sleeve credits do mention UB40 but hearing the song you can't distinguish the bands sound. The B-side of the 12" single does have an instrumental song which has a UB40-ish sound but am not sure its them. The sleeve doesn't mention a release date, songs sound end of the 80's but 21st Anniversary book lists it at 1992.

 

And another thing Robin Campbell joins his dad Ian Campbell on his 1993 album "And another thing" on the songs "Odour of success" and "Assegai".

 

E.Q.P. Earl Falconer had a joint record label with Patrick Tenyue and Gerry Parchment, Rough Tone and Bostin on which they released some of their own tracks also under the name E.Q.P. One of the tracks was used in UB40's short movie "The Photo Shoot". E.Q.P.'s big hit was with "Crackman The Return", a mix by DJ Ron. Earl later continued working with Patrick and Gerry under the name P.E.G. Productions

 

One In Ten UB40 themselves got the remix treatment in late 1992 when 808 State used samples of their 1981 hit "One In Ten". The single appeared on 808 State's album "Gorgeous" (ZTT 12) and the japanese album "Forecast" (WMC5-603) and has also been released on 7",12" and CD-single. The first ZTT Records CD-single with the "Forceable Lobotomy" version (ZANG35CD) was retracted from the market when Virgin released it and has thus become a collectors' item. There are various mixes available of the song, the "Common Sensus Mix" only appeared on a special Australian DJ promo.

 

Baby Come Back Pato Banton first worked with UB40 on their "Baggariddim" and "Little Baggariddim" albums. Ali and Robin Campbell join Pato on his 1994 single "Baby Come Back". A special "Switch Back" remix version of "Baby Come Back" can be found on Pato's 1996 single "Groovin'" (CDEIRS 195).

 

Kuff Records Ali Campbell started his own record label "Kuff Records" in 1995. The label now no longer exists but released various Ali Campbell "Big Love" solo-releases and recordings by the band F.O.U.R. (Factory Of Unlimited Rhythm), The Specials and Bitty Mclean. Kuff Studios were also used by various artists to record, among them are Yazz and The Coyabilities.

 

Bitty Mclean Bitty Mclean's singles "She's Alright" and "Try A Little Tenderness" on Kuff where both procuded by Ali Campbell. An accompanied album with the working title "Bitty Mclean plays Otis Redding" (aka "Respect!") was recorded but never released.

 

Star Company James Brown has his own solo project Star Company who released their first single "Come With Me" in 1996. Their music is a mixture of R&B, rap, jungle and reggae. Star Company have now finished recording their debut album "Music 4Bars" which comes out on Cheeky Records. There are already two 12" releases available. Star Company comprises of Danny Canaan (keyboards / vocals / programming / string arrangement), James Brown (drums), Ashley Skinner (guitar / vocals), Rimsky (bass / keyboards), Gilly G (MC / vocals) Jacki George and Lorna Harris (both vocalists). Danny and James also take care of production and directing.

 

Thriller U Reggae artist Thriller U recorded several tracks produced by PEG Productions (Patrick Tenyue, Earl Falconer and Gerry Parchment). Both his 1996 album "No Surrender" (CTCR-14041, Cutting Edge, Japan) and the singles "She" (CTCR-14038) and "Your World And Mine" (CTCR-14049) where recorded and mixed at UB40's studio DEP International. Thriller U again teamed up with members of UB40 when recording his 1998 album "Wanna B Free" and the promo single "All Right Now" featuring Ali Campbell. The album "Wanna B Free" features two versions of "All Right Now" and the song "Highway" on which Sly & Robbie and the full UB40 brass section (Brian, Martin and Laurance) join.

 

Friends Ali Campbell was invited by reggae legends Sly & Robbie to join on their 1997 "Friends" album. Ali did a reworking of "Seems To Me I'm Losing". Brian Travers joins on sax, Robin Campbell on backing vocals. The album has recently been released as "Friends 21".

 

Bend Down Low UB40 were asked to remix The Wailers' song "Bend Down Low" for the 2nd volume of Bob Marleys' The Formative Years "Black Progress", released on JAD records in 1997. The remix features UB40's musical arrangement blended with the vocals of Bob Marley.

 

Yazz Yazz recorded her 1997 album "The Natural Life" at Ali Campbells' Kuff Studios. Several UB40 band members join on the album together with reggae legends Sly & Robbie. Ali Campbell joins Yazz on the duet "After Tonight". Most of the songs were produced by Ali, Earl, Gerry Parchment and Patrick Tenyue. Singles include "Never Can Say Goodbye", "Good Thing Going" and "Abandon Me". Yazz just also released her "At her very best" CD which includes several tracks from "The Natural Life", out on Universal Music TV (UK).

 

Brian Travers Brian Travers joins Ocean Colour Scene on their 1999 album "One For The Modern" doing a sax solo on "Soul Driver"

 

Oracabessa Records Ali Campbell and Brian Travers founded "Oracabessa Records", a record label to promote Jamaican dancehall and reggae artists, mixing their vocals with UK two-step and other dance music. Already available are various 12"s and the CD "Oracabessa One" and B15 Project single "Girls Like us".

 

Musical Sniper Snipers' album on Oracabessa Records features the song "Peace In The Dance" co-written with Brian Travers, Ali Campbell and Anthony Campbell. A 2-step remix album of "Rough Upbringing" is to be released this year on Oracabessa Records.

 

Don Yute The music on Don Yute's whole album has been co-written by Brian Travers, Ali Campbell and Paul Hussey. The song "Smoochie Smoochie" on Don's album uses the same rhythm as Ali Campbell & Lady Saw's version of "Since I Met You Lady" (released as demo on Oracabessa Records and as B-side to UB40's version of "Since I Met You Lady").

 

Jonah Michael Virtue joins keyboards with Canadian reggae band Jason Wilson & Tabarruk on their latest album "Jonah", released on Wheel Records   Michael will again join Jason on keyboards on the forthcoming 2007 album "the Peacemakers' chauffeur"!

 

Maximum Boost Earl Falconer started Maximum Boost, a new dance record label, and has so far produced various records including mixes by DJ Swan-E and Undacut with Ruby Turner on vocals. One release on Maximum Boost is a remix by the band Runtime of UB40's own "One In Ten". Catalogue number of this 12" is MB010.

 

Atney Hassan Norman Hassan's son Atney (Anthony) Hassan started his solo career. Some demos feature Norman Hassan and Robin Campbell on vocals/instruments.

 

Complex Person UB40 remixes The Pretenders 2002 single "Complex Person" into a reggae version. Its available on promo only from Artemis Records.

 

Moviescore Brian Travers and Martin Meredith started to work together writing scores (music) for movies and documentaries.

Ali Campbell solo Ali Campbell is busy recording a new solo album, titled "Flying High", a followup to "Big Love". Songs may include the Stevie Wonder song "Big brother", The Everly Brothers' "Devoted to you", Gregory Isaacs' "My Number One" as a duet with Cheb Mami. More news as it comes.

Milk & Honey Ali Campbell did a duet with reggae singer Luciano, a cover of the Dennis Brown classic "Milk & Honey". The duet was recorded for the 2005 Sly & Robbie album "Love Sound", released in Japan only. A 2006 release in Europe and the USA titled "Riddim Doubles" also features the track "Milk & Honey"!.