SARA LUGO - HIT ME WITH MUSIC
The
second studio album by Sara Lugo appears on Oneness Records / Soulfire Artists.
As Featured guests this time are the Jamaican artists of the day, Protoje and
Kabaka Pyramid, as well as Ras Muhamad from Indonesia with it. The album was
produced by Jamaican producer Altafaan, Umberto Echo, who also mixed the album,
Giuseppe Coppola (Gentleman, Evolution), Lionel Wharton Jamaram and
Onedropband. Stylistically, Sara continues to move between reggae and soul,
while in "Soldier Of Love" and "I Wish" much more pop
accents than before. However, the roots lovers just their money and are likely
to titles like "Learn & Grow" and the Combi partying with Protoje
"I Really Like You". Who Sara's debut album, "What About
Love" has fallen, is of "Hit Me With Music" not be disappointed. ~ Groove Attack
ETANA - I RISE
The beautifully-orchestrated set is helmed by the legendary
Jamaican multi-instrumentalist and producer Clive Hunt, whose credits include
Byron Lee & The Dragonaires, Chaka Khan, Stevie Wonder, Peter Tosh, Rolling
Stones, The Wailers, Grace Jones, Jimmy Cliff and many more. Clive arranged an
all-star team of the island’s musicians to contribute to the set – including
himself, Sly Dunbar, Robbie Shakespeare, Grub Cooper, Handel Tucker, and Dean
Fraser. The Jamaican singer-songwriter’s melodic power blended with Clive’s
rich arrangements sets this album apart as one of the best throughout her
stellar career. Etana carries the
torch as reggae’s leading lady with this classic collection of love ballads and
roots anthems. With her poised assurance and newfound strength, she evolves
spiritually, mentally, emotionally and musically. Whether she is shedding light
on the harsh ghetto realities on “Trigger,” “Ward 21 (Stenna’s Song)” and “How
Long,” conveying romantic longings on “Richest Girl,” “Love Song,” and “By Your
Side” or expressing her deep-rooted spirituality on the exquisite Bob Marley
remake of “Selassie Is The Chapel,” the Marcia Griffith’s cover of “Stepping
Out Of Babylon,” “Emancipation,” and “On My Way” – each of the album’s tracks
is delivered with her soulful conviction. ~ Groove Attack
JACKIE MITTOO - RIDES ON
A nice selection of
70s recordings that feature legendary Skatalite and ska music pioneer Jackie
Mittoo on keys – playing his soulful organ lines over some stellar rhythms!
Mittoo can embellish or otherwise add dimensions to some steady rhythms or
fully make a tune his own, and he does both on this sweet little set! Includes
"Jah Hah Harmony", "Natty Congo Rides On", "Jumping
Up", "Pray To Play", "Too Bad Bull", "No Get Dub
Over", "Nanny Skank", "Freedom Smile", "Taking
You Somewhere", "Look At Life" and more. ~ Dusty Groove
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