Jah Cutta A Me Dis
REVIEWS breadcrumbsplit SOUL, FUNK & WORLD breadcrumbsplit APR 2010
By Brent Hagerman
Already a formidable force on the national reggae scene, Jah Cutta's third album finds the singer/deejay better than ever. Easy, bubbling roots rhythms are the order of the day, with Bobby Digital back in the studio chair, but the album takes a few welcome left turns. Notably, "Fight You Down" throws the mould out the window, preferring a stripped down, ethereal dancehall sound, occasionally punctuated by beefy guitar shots — simply perfect. Elsewhere, Cutta provides more of the sort of nu-roots he's made his name on: catchy celebrations of Rastafari and Ethiopia ("Know the King," "Tribute"), sultry, R&B-inspired lover's rock ("Baby," "Girl"), drum-driven dancehall ("100%"), and social commentary on the violence in society made all the more pertinent by recent events on the streets of Kingston ("Serious Time," "No Gun"). But it's the rollicking "Cry" that stands out as Cutta's best work yet and one of the strongest reggae tracks of the year. Harkening back to Johnny Osbourne's Truths and Rights era, "Cry" is propelled by Cutta's husky, singjay style and will have you singing along long after the record stops.... article from exclaim.ca
*Listen to the new track called "Fight You Down" from upcoming record "A Me Dis" mixed by Bobby “Digital” Dixon. Look forward To "A Me Dis" in early 2010!
* Has done 3 wildly successful, coast to coast Canadian tours since the release of What Gwan.
* Jah Cutta nominated for a Canadian Reggae Music Association award and a SOBA (Sounds Of Blackness Award).
* Wha Gwan was named one of the Top 3 Reggae Albums of 2007 by Galaxy Radio.
"Jah Cutta symbolizes stability, longevity and, of course, unspeakably brilliant musicianship" - The Star
"Canada's top reggae act" - Canadian Reggae Music Association
"...the effort payed off, with Wha Gwan proving to be a break-through record in Jamaica and Canada for Jah Cutta." - Vue Weekly
"...a collection of tunes that covers reggae’s spectrum, from bass- heavy roots to riddim-driven dancehall. Not only do Montreal’s dons of reggae provide a taste of everything, but fans will be impressed by the collaborations with saxophone king Dean “Cannon” Frazer, legendary producer Bobby “Digital” Dixon and reggae superstar Luciano." _ Montreal Mirror
"Jah Cutta est un ténor de la communauté reggae canadienne, infatigable depuis près de 20 ans. Sur Wha Gwan, le sage homme se pose encore des questions sur les raisons de la guerre, de la violence… Le propos contraste avec le fond musical, un néo-roots standard, léger, rigoureux, festif et joyeux." Nightlife Magazine
"His respect for the music and his reputation as a ferocious performer have earned him a place on stages before reggae royalty, like Peter Tosh, Gregory Isaacs, Buju Banton and, most recently, Toots and The Maytals." - World Beat Canada
Thanks To Everyone for making the last tour a huge success. Special thanks to Faction Skis and Sennheiser for their support.
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