The singer and songwriter of roots
music known as Ras Marcus has released his latest LP record, “Turn
Another Page.” The LP has been proudly published on the Mind Music
Production independent music label without support from the corporate
music industry. The album comprises no fewer than 13 original tracks
from the artist for an approximate total listening time of nearly one
full hour. Partly traditional, yet with fresh innovations which
bespeak a brand of reggae the world has not yet heard, “Turn
Another Page” by Ras Marcus is at once a return to classic roots
music and a worthy addition to the reggae canon at large.
Ras Marcus cites as main artistic
influences such contemporary titans of the reggae and toasting scene
as U Roy, I-Roy, Big Youth, Ranking Joe, Sister Nancy, Sugar Minott,
Capleton, and Beres Hammond. His own signature mode of roots reggae
often sounds unlike anything fans of the genre are likely to be
familiar with, while at other times he invokes the same spirits of
the tradition which gave rise to perennial favorites like the Marley
family and Desmond Dekker and the Aces.
Describing of the major themes of “Turn
Another Page,” Ras Marcus writes, “My music shares the sweet
essence of life through real music which embodies the upliftment, the
joy, and the happiness of one's mind, body and spirit. My fans will
realize that the message of Rastafarian will ever be true and
inspiring. Keep in mind that as we trod along life's way, one have to
make sure that when you know that you have something good don't just
throw it away.”
The understanding – or overstanding,
as it is often stated in Rastafari – of self and of personal
identity is central to the way of life that is Rastafari. This way of
life is a central idea in the music of Ras Marcus.
He writes that the message of his new
album, “Turn Another Page,” is “The message of understanding
one's self and that there is a divine power that guards over us and
gives us the ability to create music for the world. The music that I
sing will help to unify the nation through the message and teachings
of Rastafari.”
Also at the heart of the Rastafarian
way of life and of roots music, therefore, is the concept and
practice of love.
“As a Rasta I will always show love
to everyone,” Ras Marcus writes. “My music is always sending the
message of love, peace, equal rights, and justice to everyone in this
universe. I hope that my fans will never give up on their dreams and
always keep in mind that in the midst of challenges, you must find a
way to work with what the Almighty has given to you. Jah bless and
one love.”
“Turn Another Page” by Ras Marcus
is available online worldwide. Get in early.
-S. McCauley
Lead Press Release Writer
“Turn Another Page” by Ras
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