Four years ago when roots singer Binghi Blaze first met keyboardist Dennis “Jah D” Fearon in Kingston, he was struck by the veteran keyboardist’s humility and willingness to share his knowledge about music, especially the production side.
In 2020, they agreed that Fearon would produce Binghi Blaze’s first album, a collection of conscious songs scheduled for release in late July.
“From I meet Jah D, is like my life change. Him have a wisdom that is unlimited,” said Binghi Blaze, who is based in South Florida.
Production on the set started two years ago and includes input from Diavallan “Dia” Fearon, who like his father is a keyboardist. And Prince Manning, drummer for The Abyssinians.
According to Binghi Blaze, the album which is yet to be named, is heavy on roots themes. He describes it as “word, sound and power” which is the hallmark of his musical heroes who include Bob Marley, Peter Tosh and Dennis Brown.
Binghi Blaze is from Manchester parish, a rural region in central Jamaica that has produced acts like Garnet Silk and Tony Rebel. His introduction to music was playing drums in church but once he discovered the rebel music of Rastafarian artists like Marley, he had a change in focus.
As he prepares to release his album, the dreadlocked artist is promoting the self-produced ballad, Rastamance, which was released in June.
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