Culture Brown goes for authentic reggae on ‘Go Deh’

Reggae artiste Culture Brown recently released his seventh full-length studio album, Go Deh.

The 11-track project, which features songs, such as Why-Wah Mek, Tribute To Lee Scratch Perry, Good Health and Move Up, was released on his Akeel Records imprint in August.

“This is my fourth independent, full-length project. It took a total of 11 months to produce and I am pleased with the final product. It’s a magnificent album with authentic reggae music for the people. All the songs carry positive, uplifting and thought-provoking messages that will resonate with even the most discerning music lovers worldwide,” Culture Brown in quoted in a press release.

The Westmoreland-born singjay, who is an ambassador for people with disabilities worldwide, is currently on a one-month tour of South Africa. Since his arrival there he has performed on a series of shows, including the Humanitarian Festival, an event which was promoted in Strandfontein in Cape Town by the Deen Louw Foundation and Ganjj Entertainment. He has other event lined up for the coming weeks.

“I’m also happy to announce that I’ve been invited to become an ambassador for the Deen Louw Foundation. This is a charitable organisation which focuses on feeding the needy, providing stationery for students and supporting the elderly in South Africa. It’s a great honour to be involved in this organisation.”

Culture Brown, who started his career with the Black Star Sound System, is known for his energising stage presence, and is recognised for his authentic style. Recognising his need to get ahead, he invested in his own studio, Culture Brown Recording Studio, in Westmoreland and also started up his own independent label, Akeel Records. His musical journey has taken him as far as St. Lucia, Canada, England, Austria, Switzerland and France.

He has recorded tracks with artistes, such as Yami Bolo, Dennis Brown, JC Lodge, Junior Reid, Leroy Smart, Kongo Bones, Carl Dawkins, Delroy Wilson, Gundy Killa, Sizzla, and Ibo. Most notable is his collaboration with Grammy-nominated singer, Beres Hammond, titled Militancy, the title track for his first full-length album.

His bio states that “as a roots and culture dancehall artiste, Culture Brown’s lyrical content often sheds light on today’s world issues and gives hope for a better tomorrow”.

Speaking about his most recent album, he stated, “We’re living in serious times, and now more than ever, the people need music that will heal their hearts and lift their minds. That’s what Go Deh is all about. Like all my previous albums, a lot of thought and planning went into the creation of this project. I have to thank all the people who helped me to bring this album into the world. I also have to thank all the fans and the DJs around the world who are supporting my music.”