Solo Banton
This past few months have been a very productive time for many Reggae artists that I feature in the weekly radio show, so when I was sent a link to download Solo Banton’s 
new album “Higher Levels” I was excited. Solo’s previous album was very good and I was sure that this new album was going to be even better.
The Tunes
The album starts with a huge tune called “Mi No Know” an upbeat tune with a deep lyrical message on a remake of the Baba Boom riddim. This song sets the vibes for the whole album. Keeping the classic Reggae sound with the beats, style and message in the music “Reggae Recipe” and “Make You Groove” hit the mark perfectly too, a sure fire recipe that will not just uplift you but educate and enlighten you spiritually.
Three combination songs take this work to a next level “Politician Knockout featuring YT, Open Your Eyes featuring Michael Prophet and Rejoice featuring Deadly Hunta, balance out the album in fine style. Politician Knockout is a must hear song, it covers real life in the times we are in and dealing with now, as does all of Solo’s work but this song stands out from most of a similar nature. YT and Solo both have very unique sounds along with flowing lyrical deliverance that is not only on point but will get your foot tapping to the rhythm and head nodding agreeing with their crucial message to world.
Look Around
“Open Your Eyes” and “Never Hear” are really smooth tunes again with a really important message, which is this album through and through. “Rising Sun” has a unique intro that soothes your ear before breaking down into a relaxed rootsy riddim. This allows you to hear again one of the things i love about Solo’s music, it rolls with rhythm and rhyme. Solid works.
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Written by Gav Pauze – Pauzeradio.com 15/10/12
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