Jamelody: A New Reggae Sensation

Jamelody is one of the newest reggae artists to burst on the scene is from Port of Spain, Trinidad. Known formally as Michael Williams, is stage name is pronounced ja'melo'dy. He is signed to VP Records, a Caribbean music label based in New York. Jamelody ‘s first album, Be Prepared was released on April 2008.

People constantly make comments about Jamelody for being Trinidadian and singing reggae instead the genre of soca and calypso that his country is known for. But he is not only the non-Jamaican artist who chose to sing reggae. The late Lucky Dube, another famous reggae musician, was originally from South Africa.

Some of the songs on Be Prepared are:

• Ithiopia
• Give Thanks
• When the Saints Go to Worship
• Wanna Be There
• Since You've Been Away
• Joy
• All That I Prayed For
• Moving Away

The two songs that are known by most by the public are Love Crazy and Be Prepared. Love Crazy came in number six as the highest reggae radio debut. With positive, soulful and emotional lyrics like "You're so righteous and so pure... I love you, you're the inspiration of my life, the mother of my kids ... you spread your love and set me free, and sounds of the saxophone was what made me love the song.

If you have not heard Jamelody, you have to check him out. Be Prepared shows the range of his voice, covering straight reggae, R&B and spiritual vibes all on the one cd.