The singer and songwriter of reggae
music known as Judah Metaphysic XVI has released his latest LP record
album, “Tell Me Why.” It contains 12 original tracks for an
approximate total listening time of 45 minutes.The record has been
proudly published on the Mind Music Production independent record
label, entirely without financial or managerial support from the
corporate music industry. Brimming with heart and soul, and pulsing
with warmth, spirit and righteousness, “Tell Me Why” is a reggae
record coming from the true roots of the traditional sound.
Judah Metaphysic XVI cites as main
artistic influences such legends of the roots scene as Bagga Judah,
Jackie Mittoo, Pablo Black, Bob Marley, Garnett Silk, and many more.
He also considers musicians from other genres as important to his
sonic creativity, musicians like John Lennon and the Beatles, Nat
King Cole, Celine Dion and Julie Andrews. The upshot of all this
music is that Judah Metaphysic XVI has a well-rounded, top-shelf
style of reggae with a highly polished production and a raw, natural
tone.
Speaking of the aims of his new record,
Judah Metaphysic writes, “After many sessions of making feel-good
music, we have created an album that we are proud to present to our
listening audience and our ever-loyal fans. 'Tell Me Why' will
capture your imagination and ears with rapture and rhapsody that will
lift your spirit and warm your heart.”
Judah Metaphysic XVI was born in
Kingston, Jamaica as the youngest of five children. His father having
been killed as a result of political unrest, Judah was raised by his
mother from a very young age.
“I was saddened and I felt helpless,”
he writes of this. “But despite all the challenges that I faced, I
always had a love for music.”
He found a broken guitar and glued it
together. It had four strings. He took it to 12 Tribe Headquarters
(of the Rastafari movement) where it was tuned by Bagga Judah
himself.
“I started to rehearse with Sangi
Davis and Nipty Napty,” writes the singer. “I began to hone my
singing skills with the 12-Tribe band. Rehearsal was moved to Bob
Marley's home. After several rehearsals Bob Marley identified me as
being ready for the 12 Tribe Show.
Judah came to California on tour with
the band in 1982.
“I decided to settle down in the
United States and to start a family. In 1984 I started to perform
with the Jubenites group of the 12 Tribes. Many reggae shows took
place with this group. I performed with several musicians namely:
Sister Carol, Ninja Man, Dennis Brown, Freddie McGregor, and many
other local artists. I also performed alongside the Steel Pulse band
and Visionaire.”
Judah's life has been based and founded
on music, particularly in the form of roots reggae.
“I always hear a song in just about
everything I do. Without music I could not survive. I can distinctly
remember all the song that healed me when I was in a moment of mental
anguish.”
The following is taken directly from
Judah Metaphysic XVI, himself.
“Music is the very essence that builds me up. I can hear the sound of music vibrating in my head. I often vibrate these rhythms in my music like that of a mocking bird making musical beats. Writing and singing music is like indulging in a cooking exercise. I used this metaphor of someone cooking a special dish because one has to put in special ingredient to bring out a special flavor.
“Music is a life force. The very tone
of the music is life. The message of my music is for my fans to
embrace the love of all human beings. They should cast away all fear,
keeping in mind the adage: why gain the world and lose your soul?
Realize that there will always be a brighter day. My hope is that
peace and forgiveness will preside. Stop pointing your fingers to lay
the blame on others and look into yourself and behold the inner
beauty of your courage and forthrightness. One Love and Jah Bless.”
“Tell Me Why” by Judah Metaphysic
XVI is available online worldwide.
-S. McCauley
Lead Press Release Writer
www.MondoTunes.com
“Tell Me Why” by Judah
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