Jahlin - Roots Reality 12"
SKU: JAMWAXMAXI28
Description:
Jahlin, whose real name is Colin Pitter, was born in Clarendon,
Jamaica and moved to Canada in 1975 for his education. He graduated
from high school majoring in welding in 1979 and began working as a
welder in Toronto while pursuing his musical career.
In 1980, Jahlin joined the reggae band Joshua on the recommendation
of a fellow musician, Gregory Frank. Later, he recorded his first
single "Roots Reality" under his own label, Black Echo.
Jahlin's "Roots Reality" is a roots reggae song that was originally
released on the Roots Reality label in 1983.
Overall, "Roots Reality" is a powerful roots reggae song that
showcases Jahlin's talent as a singer and songwriter, as well as
his commitment to spreading messages through his music. Its
particularity is the addition of violin which is rarely heard in
roots reggae music.
Recorded at Confort studio (Toronto, Canada) in 1983
Format & package: 12"
Record label: Jam Wax
Year of release: 2023 (reissued from
1983)
Tracks:
A. Roots Reality
B. Version
| Specification | Description |
|---|---|
| Weight | 0,4 Kg |
