J Boog – Wash House Ting (Wash House, 2016)
J Boog is part of the American reggae scene where feel good reggae is interweaved with soul/R&B influences and pop.
Wash House Ting features several guests, including two iconic reggae artists, Buju Banton and Gramps Morgan.
J Boog’s given name is Jerry Afemata. His family is of Samoan origin although he grew up in California listening to reggae. He later traveled to Jamaica to immerse himself in the island’s culture.
Wash House Ting is effectively crafted reggae with an instant crossover appeal.
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Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
Sounds very good – I would listen to this. Just need a minor improvement on the patwah slang!