Kenyatta Hill’s debut single, “Daddy,” (Tafari Records), confronts the emotional pain and uncertainty he felt after the recent loss of his father. “While I was writing, I was sitting and crying, because I didn’t understand what was going on. I still don’t understand what’s going on, you just kind of have to go with the flow.”
Kenyatta’s father, Joseph Hill, was the front man of Culture, the legendary vocal trio whose 1977 record “Two Sevens Clash” helped define the roots reggae genre. Over the course of a prolific career spanning more than three decades, Hill’s music broadened the appeal of reggae, boasting particularly large fan bases in Africa and the UK. His skillful songwriting and exuberant performing style earned him an induction into the Reggae Walk of Fame and a Jamaican Independence Award.
In August 2006, while on tour in Berlin, Germany, Joseph Hill suddenly fell ill and passed away. Rather than cancel the rest of the tour, Kenyatta, who had served as Culture’s sound engineer since the age of fifteen, decided to step in for his father. “It was a challenge, because I never knew I could sing. I was a nervous wreck. There was pressure, because I had a big role to fill.”
Kenyatta seems to have used that pressure to his benefit, earning rave reviews as Culture’s new frontman at both the Tru-Juice Rebel Salute and Western Consciousness festivals in Jamaica earlier this year.
“Daddy” is his first solo effort, a poignant single backed by a masterful roster of musicians, including Sly Dunbar and Dean Fraser. It is part of an album comprised of Kenyatta’s own compositions as well as a few incomplete Culture songs, which he has endeavored to finish himself. “My father still has a message that needs to be sent out. There were a lot of lyrics not finished, so I said, I’ll try to finish them.”
The album was recorded in Jamaica, and produced by Lynford “Fatta” Marshall, whom Kenyatta calls “one of the best engineers in Jamaica. This is my first album and I wanted someone who was going to push me to the limit. He was definitely that person.”
Named for Jomo Kenyatta, the first Prime Minister of Kenya, Kenyatta is planning a world tour following the release of his album. As far as the record’s success, he leaves it up to his fans. “The people will have to decide whether or not I can fill my father’s shoes.”
En ouverture du Match de Rugby France / Afrique du Sud, Ras Dumisani chantera l'hymne national sud africain "Nkosi Sikelela" accompagné de 62 musiciens.
Jean-Philippe LAFONT quant à lui interprètera La Marseillaise accompagné du même orchestre Harmonique.
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Always remember reggae comes from the heart and soul, it's the passion from within our devine inner spirit that guides us along on our daily journeys. The melodys that lingers in our minds that carry us to that happy place. Reggae teaches you a balance of the great and the wicked, and embraces you wid wisedome and positivity to keep JAH Rastafari close in you're hearts; keep you away from the dark shadows of the unknown Blessup Morelife and guidence. Blue!
yes family hope all is well and you are getting some well deserved rest with your family after the tour...bless up every time jahjah..by the way great performance in Austin, madd.. nuff respect
LONG LIVE DA PROPHET MR RAS JOSEPH HILL,RASPECT TO YOU SIR,ANYWHERE YOU ARE IN THE UNIVERSE,MAY JAH KEEP YOU AND WATCH OVER THE FAMILY ALWAYS,JAH RASTAFARI,BLESS UP KING
Hi Kenyatta, thanks for the add, I really happy for this !!! Love your music and my best wishes for you and your future..... Very best wishes from Bonn... Angie
