Jah’Mila – Roots Girl (2022)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 27:55 minutes | 588 MB | Genre: Reggae, Soul
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Leaf Music Distribution
The album comprised nine original tracks written over Jah’Mila’s first years living in Canada, ‘Roots Girl’ explores how her deep ties to the roots of Jamaican culture collide with Canadian culture, resulting in an album that examines the fusion of and differences between the two cultures. Jah’Mila and her 8-piece band fuse reggae, dancehall, soul, and much more on this ambitious and personal record.Drawing influences from towering reggae legacies like Bob Marley and The Abyssinians, as well as jazz and contemporary icons like Nina Simone, The Beatles and Lauryn Hill – Jah’Mila strives to create music that is lyrically intelligent, masterfully delivered, tastefully arranged and undeniably inspiring. Her signature track ‘Reggae Soul’ is a rhythmic representation of her musical style, in which she interlaces her deep reggae culture with notes of jazz, R&B and soul.
Jah’Mila’s band is comprised of a team of extraordinary musicians who have been playing together for years. With the unbeatable drum and bass foundation laid by Paul Keddy and Alec Frith, coupled with the grooviness of Richard McNeil and Charlie Benoit, the band captures the true compelling and electrifying energy of Jamaican dub. This musical synergy mixes beautifully with the soulful melodies of Sean Weber, making the band’s performance a true musical delight. Kristine’s harmonies are like a cherry on top!
Tracklist:
1-1. Jah’Mila – Nyabinghi Groundings (02:06)
1-2. Jah’Mila – iVolution (03:16)
1-3. Jah’Mila – Roots Girl (04:16)
1-4. Jah’Mila – Sugar & Spice (03:17)
1-5. Jah’Mila – Back Home (03:26)
1-6. Jah’Mila – Chant Their Names (03:34)
1-7. Jah’Mila – Rise (04:04)
1-8. Jah’Mila – Irie Meditation (03:53)
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