He is internationally acclaimed, coming up as a young act who grew up in Kingston Jamaica beginning his debut as lead singer of the teen group The Classiques. Since then he has established himself as a singer and composer of Roots Reggae, Soul ballads, the much percussive Reggaeton and Lite-Rock genres all made with the mighty touch of guitar strings and powerful invigorating basslines. His is street conscious music that carriers positive message besides the sensationally placed instrumentations backed by the alluring vocal harmony. His latest hit song, ‘Civilization” is civilized in all its aspects with its mellow and soulful melodies. This anthemic tune epitomizes Rastafarianism reminiscent in the Reggae tunes that we became accustomed to while growing up.
The video production for this gripping tune is what live performances are made of, it is epic, a thriller as the jubilant band leave no emotion unattended to, singing gloriously to the rock steady lyricism that reveal the ability of the song to be both salacious, insightful and political. Max Suavo particularly influences the song with his commanding vocal presence glowing over the reggae instrumentation like a natural mystique in the air. He is an amazing singer, the sort that compels you to listen, and his authentic vocal ability is almost recognizable the moment you hear it.
The background band vocals do not disappoint as they imbue the melody of the track with castigating wonder. They go about their business jubilantly hitting the drum machines, taking turns on the mic, magnificently striking the piano keyboard chords and playing the saxophone in sparring incision, driving the energy of the track in captivating ways. The catchy and delicious chorus,
“But we sparing sparing
We should be talking talking
Say no matter what case
Keep a smile on your face
Jammin
Jammin in the Congo…” is delivered in a charged up and up-beat tempo that has been driven up to a full orchestra to fashion a Reggae anthem that is capable of setting the occasion for any event. This track is revolutionary with it bright and Caribbean aural energy moving the appeal that even Reggae luminaries such as Burning Spear, Bunny Wailer, Peter Tosh the Bush Doctor and obviously Bob Marley would approve of. The backing band and virtuoso vocals create a unique tone and texture for the song to complete what is by far a brilliant sound design and production that Reggae fanatics all around the globe will gravitate to.