Perfect Giddimani is...well a perfect example of a singer who likes too a ride a riddim his own way. But compared to Marie-Claire he still sounds steeped in roots traditions. Okay...you say how about that brother from another planet...you know...Sizzla Kalonji? Sizzla whose recorded output probably equals half of Jamaica's gross capital exports has dropped a track covering just about every genre except maybe Norwegian Death Metal.
But this is truly different. This will please the aperitif sipping bourgeois who most assuredly knows that drum driven music is made by uncivilised barbarians. What am I talking about?
Classical music, especially that acquired taste Opera. Wait don't cringe. Now Sizzla may hit a few notes that only dogs can hear but as for as I know he has never rocked Puccini.
She can.
Here is a brief version of the official press release...
marie-claire’s passion to seamlessly blend her classically trained voice with hip-hop, reggae, dancehall, jazz, rock and any other genre is a result of her love of the lands that birthed these sounds as well as the power of the genres themselves. It only takes one listen to her amazing voice on DJ Logic’s The Anomaly, or her songs “red” and “desperation” to know that power. Now this blend of Opera, Hip-Hop and Reggae has been condensed into a mature, sexy, and delightful EP- a fitting description of marie-claire herself. the dreamland project boasts five songs each unique in their own right. “constellation”, is a beautiful balled written by celebrated Reggae singer / songwriter Bob Andy; “charcoal”, written by marie-claire herself, has a definite rock influence and showcases her range; a remake of the El Tempo’s classic “dreamland” made famous by Bunny Wailer shines through on the album as well.
“summertime” is an ode to hip-hopera and features Drezion. Her version of Bob Marley’s “rastaman chant” features an appearance by Dancehall veteran Spragga Benz. Apart from Paul Bailey’s contribution to the “dreamland” track, all tracks and vocals were recorded at Champagne International Studios by in-house producer Dre (Tenament Yard).
A mix of reggae and funk with operatic influences flavored throughout, it illustrates her growth as an artist and is sure to be a staple in every music lover’s collection. This ‘girlfullofgold’ is a treasure you don’t want to miss!
Some links...check 'em out heathen!
Notice SPRAGGA BENZ shows up to share a tune with her! He is every where lately. Making cameos in videos. Mr. Lex's Swag Dag Diggy comes to mind. Also generously lending his vocal skill when and where needed. Yeah...he is every where but on his own records! Spragga is long over due with his own drop.
