Roots artist Prince Pankhi has never shied from hard work. An original member of Capleton’s David House, he records profusely and currently has two EPs on the market.
“Time is Now”, the latest release, is produced by Montego Records, a company owned by Jamaican Alphanso Henclewood who is based in New Mexico. It contains three songs --- the title song, “Nile Valley Empress” and “Jah is The Chapel”.
In May, Prince Pankhi released “King Pankhi”, which he produced for his I Entourage Recordings. That four-song project is a collaboration with deejay Jah Marcus.
Prince Pankhi, who lives in Providence, Rhode Island, has been recording for 30 years and has to date released six albums. “Time is Now” is his third EP.
“There have been a lot of obstacles an’ stumbling blocks in I an’ I way, but Jah work on getting it clearer an’ clearer an’ shine di light,” he said.
Since migrating to the United States 20 years ago, Prince Pankhi has recorded several albums for independent companies. Those albums include “Right Way” and “I Love Music”.
For the past four years, he has lived in The Ocean State, which he said has a laid-back atmosphere that suits him.
“It’s di perfect place for me. There’s a lot of natural environment where I can meditate.”
Written By Howard Campbell