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“The many layers of Laurell” by Jamaica Observer

December 20, 2018 by Kaysa

Clifton “Specialist” Dillon is known for nurturing breakout artistes. He helped put Shabba Ranks, Patra and Cobra on the Billboard charts in the 1990s and has also made Alborosie and OMI international figures.

His latest protégé is London-based singer Laurell, who is is currently promoting the songs Crazy Love and Think About That, both produced by Dillon.

“My work is inspired by life experiences, people and the culture among other things. I am inspired by the way music moves me and the world. But as an artiste there is nothing like telling your story through art. I’m extremely passionate about music, even when I’m not in the studio,” said Laurell in an interview with Jamaica Observer’s weekly Splash. [read more]

Interview with Spiritual

February 8, 2018 by Admin

Fresh News, Interview, Reggae, Spiritual

Spiritual

Collectors of Alborosie’s unstoppable run of early singles will remember Marathon: a 2008 collaboration with a singer whose wood-smoked, nasal tone recalled Burning Spear and Culture’s Joseph Hill. That man is Spiritual and he releases his overdue second album Awakening through VP Records on February 3rd.

Awakening contains 14 tracks produced by Clifton “Specialist” Dillon, Bobby Digital and Horace Chin, featuring a raft of top musicians including Sly Dunbar, Robbie Lyn, Horsemouth Wallaceand the late Nambo Robinson. All songs sound like they could have been recorded in the latter 70s – were it not for appearances by the equally ancient-sounding voices of Droop Lion and Iba Mahr.

A teacher and community organiser as well as a singer, Spiritual conversed with Reggaeville about growing up an orphan at the feet of West Kingston’s greatest music stars. He explained how his Rasta messages are inspired by his passion for good works; noted the significance of particular numbers in his life; and warned that he has a third album soon to come.

See Full Interview on ReggaeVille:

https://www.reggaeville.com/artist-details/spiritual/news/view/interview-with-spiritual/

SPIRITUAL’S TIME HAS COME

February 8, 2018 by Admin

Fresh News, Reggae, Spiritual

Reggae, Spiritual

Jamaica Observer: Following his performance at VP Records’ New Artiste showcase at Milk River in Brooklyn, New York last Thursday, singer Spiritual is keen to make 2017 his breakthrough year.The showcase for music industry executives also featured performances by Addis Pablo, Prince Royal and Mark Balet who did songs from their latest projects.

This was Spiritual’s first performance in New York. He said the response was more than he anticipated.

“The reception was warm and accepting. The energy from the people made me want to keep the message from Jah flowing,” he told the Jamaica Observer.

Spiritual is managed by veteran impresario Clifton “Specialist” Dillion, whose track record includes gold and platinum albums and songs by Mad Cobra, Shabba Ranks, Patra, and OMI.

Spiritual’s performance included the songs T ime Has Come, Ethiopia, Want No More, and Stand Up To Rasta from his debut album Awakening.

“The objective of the showcase was to introduce me as a new artiste so that the world could hear my message through the small congregation. I was very pleased with the achievement because everyone in attendance showed me great and positive love.”

Spiritual’s latest single is Stand Up To Rasta, which is produced by Dillion.

Born Horace Chin, Spiritual is from the central Kingston community of Allman Town.

“I was given the name Spiritual from my youth, from the people around me when they saw me as a spiritual leader. I was always preaching the word of Jah in and around the community and the name stuck with me since then,” he said.

A video for Stand Up To Rasta was filmed in New York City.

— Kevin Jackson

http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/entertainment/spiritual-8217-s-time-has-come_99703?profile=1116

“The many layers of Laurell” by Jamaica Observer

Interview with Spiritual

SPIRITUAL’S TIME HAS COME

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