On Tuesday, 30 October, the Jamaica Gleaner published an interview with reggae singer Glen Washington referencing a Grammy nomination. While his Masterpiece album is currently one of the reggae albums available for consideration by Grammy voters, Glen Washington made the following statement to clarify that albums have not yet reached the nomination stage:
“Many thanks to all my fans for their support of my album Masterpiece. In yesterday’s Gleaner it appeared the album has been nominated for a Grammy and I want to clarify while the album is on the ballot to be nominated the actual nominees will be announced December 5. Many thanks for all the love.”
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Masterpiece has received love from around the globe including a coveted ‘highly recommended’ nod from the CD Hot List which noted, “His energy and the quality of his songwriting haven’t flagged a bit. Highly recommended to all collections with an interest in reggae”.
No sense in running
Cause I just can’t get away, no
Oh I just can’t deny
Even though I try
Got to have you by my side
Oh I just can’t deny
Love has come on by
Let’s just take it for a ride
Funny how I used to say settling was not for me
I rather to be free
Sometimes coffee sometimes tea
And though how I use to wonder why any one man would tie himself down with one woman
And never dis the program
Hearts are not made of stone
So I’ve had a change a of heart ready to give all that I’ve got to you
And even though friends are asking if I’m just masking I tell them that it’s really true
I know that it’s over.
That I can’t believe we’re through.
They say that time’s a healer.
Yeah.
And I’m better without you.
It’s gonna take time I know,
But I’ll get over you.
Look in my life.
Look in my heart.
I have seen them fall apart.
Now I’m ready to rise again.
Just look in my hopes.
Look at my dreams building
bridges from these scenes.
Now, I’m ready to rise again.
Taddy P “is helping to define a progressive new sound for reggae, a style that incorporates outside influences but maintains an authentic Jamaican foundation,” says Tomas Palermo (Forward Ever).
Bassist/producer Taddy P links with soulful Evin Lake for an all-Jamaican version of the all-American hit from Teddy Prendergrass…
“Taddy takes Teddy’s soul hit, blends an arrangement that has a lovers rock flavor and creates a new track that sounds like it was meant to be.” – Rasta Music
“The master has come back: Jahdan Blakkamoore’s widely-salivated-over heater “All Comes Back To One” is here again to incite a much needed spring thaw through a slew of excellent remixes.” /hillary kaylor (rcrdlbl.com) read more
I Grade Records is pleased to introduce, Black Gold, the debut solo album by Toussaint. Most well known as the former lead singer of the Stax Records and Blue Note recording group Soulive, Toussaint is poised to bring forth his unforgettable blend of soul and roots to the world. Black Gold embodies a unique combination of the American soul of Toussaint’s upbringing and the African-Caribbean roots he has gravitated towards. His compelling storytelling and seamless vocal range (as heard on the standout tracks “Roots In A Modern Time”, “Unforgettable”, “Black Gold”) are a perfect match for the cutting-edge, soul-tinged roots grooves assembled by Virgin Islands-based I Grade Records (Midnite, Dezarie, Pressure, Niyorah). Black Gold is available digitally on August 10 through Zojak Worldwide, and distributed physically through VIROOTS.COM, Ernie B’s Reggae and VP Records starting August 24.
I Grade Records is pleased to introduce, Black Gold, the debut solo album by Toussaint. Most well known as the former lead singer of the Stax Records and Blue Note recording group Soulive, Toussaint is poised to bring forth his unforgettable blend of soul and roots to the world. Black Gold embodies a unique combination of the American soul of Toussaint’s upbringing and the African-Caribbean roots he has gravitated towards. His compelling storytelling and seamless vocal range (as heard on the standout tracks “Roots In A Modern Time”, “Unforgettable”, “Black Gold”) are a perfect match for the cutting-edge, soul-tinged roots grooves assembled by Virgin Islands-based I Grade Records (Midnite, Dezarie, Pressure, Niyorah). Black Gold is available digitally on August 10 through Zojak Worldwide, and distributed physically through VIROOTS.COM, Ernie B’s Reggae and VP Records starting August 24.
Tracklisting
1. Nobody Knows
2. This Song
3. Roots In A Modern Time
4. Be You
5. Sunshine In Morning
6. Hello My Beautiful
7. Black Gold
8. Look Up
9. Conquering Cocaine
10. Rise and Dall featuring Jahdan Blakkamoore
11. Marching
12. Patient
13. Unforgettable
14. Changing
15. Rain Again
About Toussaint:
Toussaint has spent his entire life at the musical crossroads, always breaking new ground along the way. The son of a Baptist preacher and gospel singer, Toussaint nurtured his craft in the church at a young age before finding his own voice in the compelling lyrics and artistic independence of the hip-hop group Red Pill, the funk reggae oufit The China Band, the rock and soul of the Trama Unit, more recently Buru Style and most notably during the two years he spent as lead singer with legendary Stax Records and Blue Note recording group, Soulive.
About Zion High Kings Production team:
In 2003, three noted producers, Laurent (Tippy I) Alfred of I Grade Records, Moon (aka Digital Ancient) of Lustre Kings and Jah David of Zion High Productions, first came together to collaborate. Dean Pond joined the team and the collective struck gold with Duane Stephenson’s “Hard Times” and “Flying High” by Jahdan Blakkamoore. Once again, Zion I Kings’ work on Toussaint’s “Roots In A Modern Time” sets a new standard for modern day roots music.
