While shopping at the local grocery in Far Rockaway, New York recently, Laury Webb noticed how expensive some of the items were. If things are that costly in the United States, he thought, what about the situation in Jamaica?
The singer laments the high cost of food in Gone Up, his self-produced single which was released in August.
“When I see di prices I start think about my people in Jamaica an’ wonder how dem manage. To me, it’s sad,” said Webb, who last visited Jamaica in 2018.
These are tough economic times globally, especially with the surge of the Coronavirus. Webb, who has lived in the United States since the mid-1980’s, believes politicians around the world only make things worst.
“When is election time they come ’round an’ sey, ‘vote for me’ an’ don’t do anything,” he said.
Born Toussaint Webb, he is from Maxfield Avenue, a working-class neighborhood in Kingston, Jamaica. Since 1979, he has been involved with The Meditations, a roots-reggae trio best known for the 1976 hit song, Woman is Like A Shadow.
He began as a keyboardist in their band before switching to vocals.
Webb has been recording for over 30 years, kicking off his career with the self-produced Woman my Queen. Seems The Same, the follow-up, was produced by singer Barry Biggs, his cousin.
Most of his career, however, has been with The Meditations which is led by original member and lead singer Ansel Cridland.
Last year, Webb toured the US West Coast with the group, but for now he is focusing his energy on Gone Up.
“Is a song di people have to hear,” he said.
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