Singer Moses I grew up in the August Town region of Jamaica, which has one of the most Afro-conscious communities in the country, going back to the early 20th Century. It’s no surprise then, that he favors music with a spiritual feel.
However, for “Déjà Vu”, his latest song, the veteran roots artist sings for the ladies. Produced by Ansel Owen, the single is scheduled for release on July 9 by Crown International Records.
Moses I, who began recording in the 1980s, plans to highlight the song on July 30 during his performance at The Awakening, a show featuring Mikey Spice with Lady G also on the card. It takes place at Coral Springs Performing Arts Center.
“It’s important for me to perform as much as possible here (in South Florida), ‘cause is a long time di people don’t see I an’ I. it will be a great vibes an’ I an’ I looking forward to a great show,” he said.
The Rastafarian vocalist admired the work of Bob Marley and Jacob Miller as a youth in August Town, located near the university of the West Indies campus in Kingston, Jamaica’s capital. It’s where the influential prophet Alexander Bedward ran a thriving Afrocentric church in the early 20th Century; roots-reggae group Israel Vibration lived there during the 1970s.
Moses I kicked off his recording career in the late 1980s with producers Augustus Pablo and Philip “Fatis” Burrell. In 1998, he had a big hit alongside Capleton with “Crazy Look”.
He also toured Europe with Capleton.
Written By Howard Campbell