Eclectic reggae band Dukes of Roots on Feb. 28 dropped its debut album highlighting its collaboration with GRAMMY Award-winning artist and producer Stephen Marley on “Stick with Love.”
The album is a collection of soulful reggae tracks that showcase the band’s unique sound and diverse musical influences.
The album features an all-star lineup of collaborations, with guest appearances from renowned artists, such as Tarrus Riley, Kabaka Pyramid, Andrew Tosh, Natiruts, Darius Rucker, and Titi Tsira.
Each track offers a distinct flavor, combining the traditional elements of reggae with modern production techniques.
“With the track ‘Stick with Love,’ featuring the incomparable Stephen Marley, Dukes of Roots deliver a powerhouse performance that exemplifies unity and positivity through heartfelt lyrics and infectious rhythms,” Ronnie Tomlinson, the Jamaican-born entertainment publicist, told Caribbean Life.
“Marley’s velvety vocals beautifully complement the soulful melodies of the album, creating a harmonious fusion that is both uplifting and profound,” she added.
Rod Walkey, Dukes of Roots’ band member and executive producer, said: “We are thrilled to finally share our music with the world through our debut album.
“This album is a testament to our love for reggae and the eclectic mix of influences that have shaped our sound,” he added. “We hope that it brings joy and positivity to all who listen.”
The Brooklyn-based Tomlinson said the album’s production credits boast “an impressive lineup” of GRAMMY award-winning producer Sean “YoungPow” Diedrick and co-producer Walkey, alongside mixing by Marc Lee, James “Bonzai” Caruso and Veer Dhaniram mastering by Chris Athens.
“The result is an immersive listening experience that captures the essence of reggae music at its finest,” Tomlinson said.
The track list: Cross The Rubicon; Stick with Love featuring Stephen Marley; Pressure Drop featuring Tarrus Riley; Feel The Love (remix) featuring Kabaka Pyramid; Tosh featuring Andrew Tosh; Try Happy featuring Natiruts; John Punch (remake) featuring Darius Rucker; I Can See Clearly Now featuring Titi Tsira; and Cross The Rubicon (dub by Scientist).
