This CD comes across like a freight train rumbling by your bedroom window, you've just gotta take notice and listen actively.
Rankin takes it to another level paying respects to those who came before and laid the groundwork, and in the process fused puntarock and soca music into something we call PuntaSoca, Listen to the tracks titled Show Me and Radio Belize and see if you agree.
The impact of Reggae music as made famous by one Bob Marley is felt and heard on this project in a smooth satisfying blend of call and response, and of lead and backing vocals. Got U Back and Satisfacation will make you push that repeat button often. Don't take my word for it though, take a test drive and listen for yourself.
Ah yes, Buchanuagu, translated I'm tired, will pull you right out of bed in the morning and make you work out - it's an invigorating, up tempo tune with a beat that just doesn't quit. Then totally slow it all down with the emotionally wrenching How did we get here. Finally Chatoyer is all about paying tribute while Waalking St Vincent. It's a satisfying journey indeed!
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