The Evermore Riddim, a compilation album produced by Rebel Soulz, was recently released by the band which is based in Japan and Jamaica.
It contains three vocal songs --- "Evermore" by Mason Di Emperor, "What Next" by Bugle and "Right Direction", done by Jahra.
Each has a dub version.
Bugle's song addresses the frightening crime culture that has engulfed Jamaica for over 20 years. Mason Di Emperor is more positive on "Evermore", which looks at the joys of love.
Jahra focuses on the troubling issue of domestic violence, while encouraging partners to embrace love instead of fighting.
Rebel Soulz' genesis can be traced to 1992 when Mason Di Emperor (real name Richard Mason) was stationed in Japan with the United States Navy.
He and multi-instrumentalist Rayon Webb, are official co-founders of Rebel Soulz.
Sandra Crosdale on bass, percussionist Sydney "Congo Billy" Watson, drummer Marlon Dixon and keyboardist Andrew O'Gilvie complete the band, which recorded a live EP at Tuff Gong studio in Kingston three years ago.
Written By Howard Campbell