Cologne-born reggae large Gentleman has spent over twenty years transferring between European and Jamaican tradition, incomes gold and platinum albums and chart-topping singles with uncommon ease. Organically rootsy single Lion is the charged opening observe from his upcoming album Gratitude, born from a long-distance inventive spark.
The track took form round a dialog between Gentleman and Donovan Bennett, the revered Jamaican producer higher often known as Don Corleon, who has formed fashionable reggae and dancehall for the reason that early 2000s.
Gentleman says, “We begin motive on the telephone concerning the reward of life. About what a blessing it’s to be on this Earth.” He continues, “In a single night time, him ship me like, 10 totally different instrumentals. All killers. No fillers.” That is the track Lion.
THE GIFT OF LIFE. WHAT A BLESSING IT IS TO BE ON THIS EARTH.
Co-written with hit songwriter Matthew Keaveny (aka Mathew Keely) and produced completely by Don Corleon, who additionally performs bass, keyboards, guitar, and drums, Lion pulses with heat, weighty roots power. The lion stands as a logo of power and righteousness.
Lyrics equivalent to “What’s life with out objective / By no means slot in nuh be a part of circus / Discover your roots and know your fact” carry an genuine fact that provocatively hits dwelling.
Twenty years in, Gentleman sounds extra purposeful than ever, and forthcoming album Gratitude, due out in August, appears set to be his most interesting chapter but. If Lion units the tone, the wait might be value each second.
ABOUT GENTLEMAN
Gentleman has been bringing Jamaica’s spirit to phases worldwide for the reason that late Nineties. The German reggae icon strikes effortlessly between English and Patois, his move carrying roots and dancehall throughout continents.
Hits like Intoxication earned him worldwide acclaim, and collaborations with Ky-Mani Marley, Shaggy, and Aloe Blacc solely deepened his international attain. Twelve albums in, 4 gold and one platinum, his dedication to the music by no means wavers.
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