STAR-STUDDED GATHERING FOR “THE REGGAE POWER 2” ALBUM LAUNCH!

The music fraternity came out to support the project. From left: Protojé, Robbie Shakespeare, Kaz Asonuma, Cherine Anderson, Sly Dunbar and Kabaka Pyramid. (PHOTOS: STEVE JAMES)—-

THERE was a full house at Roe Japanese Restaurant in St Andrew Monday evening for the launch of Reggae Power 2, a joint production between Sly and Robbie’s Taxi Records and Spicy Chocolate, a hot Japanese production group.

The 15-song compilation has songs from a number of artists such as T.O.K, Shaggy, No-Maddz, Richie Stephens, Romain Virgo and Maxi Priest.

Drummer Sly Dunbar and his longtime musical partner, Robbie Shakespeare, were drafted into the project by Spicy Chocolate.

Along with their friend Kaz Osonuma (owner of Roe Japanese), the ‘Riddim Twins’ helped select the artists for the album, which was completed at their One Pop studio, as well as Anchor, in Kingston.

“It’s something new and wi been in the business long enough to have different tastes. Wi always willing to give different things a chance,” Dunbar told Splash.

Dancehall heavyweights and Grammy winners Sean Paul and Beenie Man were among the many guests. Stephens, T.O.K, Virgo, Cherine Anderson, Tanto Metro and Devonte, Devin Di Dakta, Iba Mahr, Omari, Ice Man, Nadine Sutherland, Hawkeye, Protojé, Kabaka Pyramid, Sevanna, Ward 21 and Loyal Flames also attended.

Richie Stevens

The event closed with performances by some of the artists. Stephens did Golden Heart, while Virgo did Dancing In Love.

Devin Di Dakta and JL performed their collaboration Ayo Ayo; Tanto Metro and Devonte went over well with I Love You and Loyal Flames did Make it.

Reggae Power 2 is distributed by Tuff Gong Internationa