Reggae artiste Elihu Morris is on the verge of a musical breakthrough with his latest album, Broken Silence, an emotional album where he spills his feelings about human connections and the current state of the world.
“I was inspired to write this album in the time of COVID, at a time when human beings were at their loneliest, cut off from each other, huddled in their houses, hiding from this disease. I was thinking of a song that would reach out, to show sharing and caring, and show that love and humanity conquers all, and that song is still relevant today,” the artiste, whose real name is Errol Courtney Morris, said.
“The reception has been great and wonderful. I would say the most of the streams and reaction is coming from France,” Elihu said.
He has previously released an album called The Evolution of Courtney ‘Elihu’ Morris which is available on I-Tunes and other download platforms.
Known in US music circles as the ‘Prince of Lover’s Rock’, because of his love for reggae love ballads. At the time, his musical influences included The Stylistics, The Impressions, The Chi-Lites, Billy Paul, Smokey Robinson, Ken Booth, Alton Ellis and Bob Marley, to name a few.
As he grew older, Elihu’s grandfather suggested that he change his name to ‘Elihu’ to reflect his move to tackle more pressing socio-political issues in his music.
“Music has always been my passion, and it goes both ways ,because music has also pursued me, so through my journey I always wanted my music and lyrical output to make a difference in people’s lives and give them sustenance and hope,” he said.
Elihu has performed in several countries, but he loves performing on the continent of Africa.
“My special relationship with Africa is that it’s my original home, my motherland, and it is a special feeling to get to celebrate with Mama Africa by performing there,” he said.
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