VETERAN PRODUCER ALPHANSO “KING SHARK” HENCLEWOOD, HAS RELEASED HIS LATEST PROJECT “PRINCE PANKHI AND FRIENDS VOL.1!”

Alphanso “King Shark” Henclewood grew up in the community of Greenwich Farm, Kingston, Jamaica, surrounded by artists who became stalwarts of roots-reggae. As a performer and producer, he is a committed disciple of that genre.

Prince Pankhi And Friends, Vol. 1 is the title of his latest project. The EP, released in April, contains five songs featuring singer Prince Pankhi collaborating with veterans such as Cedric Myton of The Congos and Fred Locks.

Henclewood, who is based in New Mexico, enlisted some of roots-reggae’s top musicians to do the EP justice. They include guitarist Earl “Chinna” Smith, drummer Leroy “Horsemouth” Wallace, keyboardist Bowie McLaughlin and percussionist Harry T.

“Wi trying to bring out di raw, authentic reggae for people to enjoy. No lick over riddim…wi want to be original,” he said.

Prince Pankhi and Myton team-up on Running Over while he and Fred Locks share the mic on Starliner. On Very Hot, he works with Bescenta.

The solo Jah Name in Vain and Ethiopia Bloom complete the EP which Henclewood produced for his Montego Records.

This is the Rhode Island-based Prince Pankhi’s second EP for Montego Records in less than one year. His first was Time is Now.

Henclewood and Smith were raised in Greenwich Farm which produced outstanding roots acts including Earl Zero, Prince Alla, Phillip Fraser and Johnny Clarke. He has released several albums, songs and a documentary showcasing acts from his hometown.