A little more than three weeks after his expected reunion with the Chilean public, Israel Vibration He launched this Friday 28 February His new album, Reggae Music Never Dies, A job loaded with memory and meaning, what gathers Cecil's latest recordings “Skelly” Spence before his departure in August 2022.
This album, gestated in time of pandemic and recorded distance, It is much more than a collection of songs, It is a musical testament that honors Skelly's legacy and reaffirms the conscious message that has marked the history of the band.
The production, that started in 2021, He had multiple pauses for health restrictions and the complex health situation of Skelly, who lived in New York, While Lascelle “Wiss” Bulgin resided in Texas.
“We start with a song, Then we send it to the musicians, Then producer Rafael Costa, who took her to Aston Barrett Jr., And so little by little the album went. But it was not easy, Pandemia stopped us and at the same time Skelly's health began to decline”, Wiss said in an interview with Reggaeville, Remembering the difficult creation process.
Of the 10 clues that make up Reggae Music Never Dies, Skelly Participa and 4 of them: “Natty Farmer”, “Reggae Music Never Dies”, “Different Enemies” Y “After The Storm”, where he also left a registered message during the pandemic, calling people to take care and stand firm. His voice, fragile but powerful, It resonates as a reminder of the constant struggle that has defined the story of Israel Vibration.
The album, produced by Aston Barrett Jr., current leader of The Wailers, It is a bridge between the past and the present, maintaining the essence of classic roots that has made Israel Vibration a fundamental name of world reggae, But at the same time it sounds current, Ready to connect with new generations.
“We are inspired by people, in what they live, in what they face and in the decisions they make every day. We always seek people to become aware of their environment and activity, because that can make a difference”, Wiss reflected, reaffirming the spiritual and social root of the band.
Reggae Music Never Dies It is already available on digital platforms and promises to sound strong the next 23 March in the Metronome Room, When Israel Vibration and Roots Radics take the stage on their expected return to Chile, On one night that will be pure memory, root and resistance.
