Ras Shiloh

Ras Shiloh

Ras Shiloh - Only King Selassie - Greensleeves

Ras Shiloh as been on the point of breaking for many years - one of a

group of talented singer/songwriters clearly influenced by the late

and great Garnett Silk. He's came close to make a really great album a

few times - but this year with Bobby Digital at the controls he did it

- 'Coming Home' was more than just an a title - it meant a whole lot

more to Ras Shiloh. And it took the man into that mystical premier

league of top reggae artists. Now just a few months after that great

album comes another one. This time its King Jammys at the controls.

And its another great work. Full of cultural and reality lyrics - well

arranged harmonies and the best rhythms that the Firehouse Crew can

build. And when they are not present Jammy goes into the past and

pulls out some old classic rhythms which Ras Shiloh in magnificent

fashion makes his very own.

Ras Shiloh - Coming Home -VP

The vocal and lyrical style of Garnett

Silk, is the man's great legacy to reggae music. Its up there

alongside, the Horace Andy style, and the Dennis Brown style. After

Garnett's passing - a number of singers laid claim to the style,

Garnett's brother Aaron Silk - set 'Bless I Oh Jah' for Culture Shock

still ranks up there with Garnett, but little as been heard of him

recently which is a shame. Likewise with Avaran, and Terry Linen. Ras

Shiloh as trod on. His first couple of albums were good - but this

one!!!! Bobby Digital's production is superb - and the singing and

songwriter is magnificent. There are already some truly great albums

released this year but this one just about tops them all. The reason

for this could be Bobby's production's his works with Garnett were so

good - he really did know how to get the best out of him. So hearing

that voice and these kinda of lyrics again must have inspired him. Ras

Shiloh is now out there, by all accounts he wants to tour and carry on

this style, lets hope that this is true, because reggae music could do

with such a great talent as his at this time.