THE 2024 EFFECT
By: Editor C. Harrison | June 2, 2024 | 2:01PM
New York, NY… Rasta Progrez, in 2024, is riding in his element and these days he seems to be everywhere. Haven’t lost his ethical spue and integrity, they’re seemly sustained to genuinely inspire, lending them to his humbling demeanor…in his promotional interviews and dealing with his fans. His humility his infectious.
The historical prominence of 2024, will be a witness to the visionary artist, has he grappled with an avalanche of newbie releases, including videos, which culminates community. Here inline, the interview inquiry with the artist, by this editor into the uptick about his music in 2024.
Our last interval regarded Rasta Progrez’s three released songs “Light UP” “24/7” and “The World Needs Love,” the pending song at the time was “Savior,” which is now released with a video in toe. A song the artist is enjoying, success with heavy rotations, promotions and manage to silence his critics with performances throughout December 2023 into 2024.
“I always wanted to do a gospel song. “Savior” came about when one of my cousin’s, wanted to do a dancehall song about a girl. Upon arriving at the studio to record the song, I just didn’t feel it. So, my engineer suggested we do the gospel song we always wanted to do. thus, “Savior” was born,” according to the prolific singer. “I have done promotions on it in Jamaica, England, here in the States and in Africa. I could do more promos on it, it is a well love song,” said the artist.
Riding the waves of his musical journey and more recognition by his peers, Rasta Progrez, performed at the Bronx Compound, with colleagues: Graig ‘Serani’ Marsh aka ‘Serani’ and Roy Thompson aka Bugle, Dec 8, 2023. Again, he was called to Brooklyn where he worked at the Belly Full Restaurant, alongside Anthony Martin aka ‘Lutan Fyah’, ‘Sha-neil,’ Andre Watson aka ‘Teflon’ Young King, Dec 11, 2023. Twice, he performed at the famed Amazura Night Club, Queene; where he shared the stage with Windel Beneto Edwards aka Gyptain, Greg Nasbeth, Richell Bonner aka Riche Spice, Norman ‘Notch’ Howell and Horce ‘Edley Shine’ Payne aka Yaadcore and Duane Stevenson.
Turning the kaleidoscope to the splash of moment, ‘Reggae Gold 18 Carot, Reggae Label,’ which release the above songs “Light Up”, “24/7” feathering the hit song “The World Needs Love,” written by Alex Taffe and Rasta Progrez, produced by Taffe, garnered explanation. Enthused, Rasta Progrez, confided that the hit song was created out of a situation.
“We had a situation where he (Taffe), was upset with me. I called and he wouldn’t answer. He was not answering none of my calls. Thereafter, we spoke, and I calmed him down and we did a dubplate for Super Force, who gave me the rhythm and I used that rhythm…which is a Jammy’s sound. Thus, the creation and birth of the song, envisioned out of a disagreement,” explained Rasta Progrez.
“Moreover, if, we did not put our differences aside the song wouldn’t have come to light. Singing about the world needing love, I was not trying to prove anything. It was released early January 2024. So far, everybody loves and gravitates to it. “I want to do some heavy rotations for it in Jamaica and in Africa, ” sprouted the singer. Which, of course he did recently. And is showcasing more videos for it around the U.S. tri-state areas… community unity.
“I work with two engineers and two producers, whom are producers in themselves… Merrick Shaw, Connecticut U.S. and Alex Taffe, in Jamaica. I mainly work with them. Other producers are random,” conceded the roots reggae singer.
In addition, Rasta Progrez further proclaimed that he will always be recording, ” I have a song on the back burner called “Hay.” “I have a few more songs but “hay” is significant,” he voiced.
I “I have come a long way. I am still learning and working harder. If, I had the chance to go back and advice myself, I would make sure that I tell myself to record on the proper production equipment and not use cheap stuff and furthermore make sure I also take music lessons and business lessons, so that I could do more by myself,” finished the versatile singer.
