by Howard Campbell
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Breaking new floor and reaching totally different markets have been large on Romain Virgo’s thoughts previous to manufacturing on his fourth album. That set, The Gentle Man, is scheduled for launch March 15 by VP Information.
It has 12 songs and could be the Jamaican singer’s finest work to this point. Sturdy on stay devices, Virgo additionally went for a broader sound on songs such because the Rhythm And Blues-inspired Been There Earlier than and the Foolish Walks-produced rocker, I Consider, which options Nigerian singer, Patoranking.
“I’m at all times taking a look at wider markets as that needs to be the intention of our business. It’s the one approach we are able to develop, I imagine. Whereas I’m making deliberate strikes to enhance my creativity, I’m nonetheless staying true to my sound and who I’m as an individual in each new journey musically,” Virgo defined.
That is his first album in six years. Lovesick, his earlier effort, was additionally launched by VP Information.
Virgo has established himself as a lovers rock singer since he started recording 14 years in the past. Songs like Love Physician, Can’t Sleep and Soul Supplier have made him one among Jamaican reggae’s prime balladeers.
Nevertheless, he’s decided to broaden his base just like Beres Hammond with whom he has toured. The Mild Man additionally options Masicka, one of many hottest deejays in Jamaica, Capleton and Jesse Royal.
Due to the lockdowns brought on by Covid-19, the 34 year-old artist had extra time to give attention to placing out his most rounded album to this point.
“We had extra time and artistic freedom with The Mild Man album compared to my earlier albums. The pandemic positively had an impact on the depth of the writing fashion in all areas, and so it’s completely totally different when it comes to the supply and variety on this album,” Virgo defined.
From rural St. Ann parish in northeastern Jamaica, Virgo received the Digicel Rising Stars expertise contest in 2007. Three years later got here Romain Virgo RV, his first album, launched by VP Information which additionally distributed his second, The System, in 20212.
Romain Virgo is scheduled to kick off his The Mild Man Tour with dates in Jamaica from March 8-10.
The Mild Man Tracklist
- Been There Earlier than (feat. Masicka)
Produced by Romeich Main, Rayon ‘Slyda’ Ricardo Curate, and Nicholas ‘Niko’ Browne - Swap You On
Produced by Donovan ‘Doncorleon’ Bennett - Good Lady
Produced by Nicholas ‘Niko’ Browne, DJ Densen x .MLND for Lifeline Music - I Consider (feat. Patoranking and Foolish Walks Discotheque)
Produced by Oliver Schrader, Joscha Hoffman, and Nicholas ‘Niko’ Browne - Need You Now
Produced by Maurice ‘Seani B’ Delauney - Crimson Gown
Produced by Rayon ‘Slyda’ Ricardo Curate, Romeich Main, and Nicholas ‘Niko’ Browne - Driver
Produced by Donovan ‘Don Corleon’ Bennett - No Curfew
Produced by Andre Stefan Corridor and Nicholas ‘Niko’ Browne - Take It Or Depart It
Produced by Sean Alaric Ricketts - Simply Like That
Produced by Phillip ‘Winta’ James - Bridges (feat. Jesse Royal)
Produced by Phillip ‘Winta’ James and Oliver ‘Cadenza’ Rodigan - You Should Pay (feat. Capleton)
Produced by Dayan ‘Pete’ Foster and Nicholas ‘Niko’ Browne
