What is associated with reggae? Hm, sun, smoking weed, Bob Marley, palm trees ... but certainly no white boys. All the more astonishing that Mr. Gentleman as a accurate. A "Whitey." And as another one who is a genuine Cologne. As a teenager he discovered reggae beats and was gradually to reggae pioneer par excellence in Germany. His new album is called "Journey to Jah". This is actually a classic roots reggae with a relaxed beat and melancholy cheerfulness in the heart. But because occasionally even small electronic licks are used called Gentleman the "Modern Roots." As a red thread Gentlemans striking chanting style runs through the songs. In Reggae is centime "deejaying" called, but because Gentleman raps a kind singsong, he calls the Sing-jaying. And he does not just at the Roots Reggae pieces, but also in crossover dancehall bangers such as the song "Long Face". Since innovate joyful reggae heart warm. And even in Jamaica itself gentleman has now procured duly respect. "Journey to Jah" was recorded only on the island of Hanfpaffer with the finest producers, and during the sessions came so many reggae Grandmaster past and immortalized himself on the board whose names read like a -Who's WHO of reggae:. Bounty Killer, Capleton or Junior Kelly. Even Morgan Heritage was on to record with Gentleman. The track that came out here, is called "One Of My Own." There are people who say that Reggae is tiring and boring - but this CD with 15 tracks is one not guaranteed to do so. 60 minutes there are fresh riddims, crisp brass, classic roots reggae, experimental dancehall tracks and many, many Reggae Stars: Who has been interested only superficially for Reggae, and wants to become a supporter, this board should increase.
