Groundation set to release The Next Generation Album

 

GROUNDATION finally returns after a 3 years hiatus; debuting accomplished new members, brand new music and that true to form improvisational Reggae/Jazz experience. Carrying on GROUNDATION’s rich history and the high standards, that were set by the musicians before; honouring what was done and pushing further still. A new generation formed in the SONOMA Jazz University takes the reins with still the famous sound engineer JIM FOX who’s making THE GROUNDATION’s music since the beginning.

World a Reggae had the pleasure to Pre-listen to the album already and we can promise you it is a piece of art again, as we are used to from Groundation.

From the opening drum fill to the down beat « Fossil Fuels » sets a decisive tone. Delivered on a driving one-drop rhythm « Fossil Fuels » grooves alongside a powerful political and social message. Lead singer Harrison Stafford speaks to mankind’s addiction to this costly non-renewable energy resource while offering ideas for possible solutions.

Musically the song « My Shield » is an African influenced web of melodic and rhythmic patterns over a 6/4 beat. The way the bass and guitar lines interact as well as the bass and drums while the keyboards dance on top; the groove is otherworldly. Lyrically it’s giving thanks to Jah, the positive spirit that acts as a « shield » of protection against all negative forces. This spirit is manifested through music and this song reminds us of the briefness of this life and the greatest of Jah.

THE NEXT GENERATION will release on September 21st, so get ready and please share the good message and vibrations.


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