After the success of his earlier releases, “World Broad Love” and “Salvation,” Kumar, the previous lead singer of GRAMMY-nominated roots reggae band Raging Fyah, returns with a brand new undertaking. Collaborating with Switzerland’s The 18th Parallel, Kumar has launched his newest album, Tales of Actuality, by means of a joint effort between Fruits Data and Straightforward Star Data.
Drawing inspiration from the golden age of reggae, Tales of Actuality is crammed with highly effective roots rhythms and uplifting, optimistic messages. Followers can hearken to the primary singles from the album right here: http://moremusic.at/TalesOfReality.
Kumar has been energetic on the reggae scene, contributing to high-profile tasks like Jesse Royal’s GRAMMY-nominated ROYAL and Winta James’ Gratitude Riddim EP. The 18th Parallel, the home band for Fruits Data, has beforehand labored with reggae legends comparable to Max Romeo, Huge Youth, and Lee “Scratch” Perry. The album, which additionally options dub mixes by Zion I Kings members Tippy I and JAH David, presents each vocal and dub variations of every observe.
Kumar’s relationship with Fruits Data dates again to the label’s basis in 2015, when he was related by means of reggae elder I Kong. Their first collaboration was on I Kong’s track “Cross It On” in 2016, resulting in a number of tasks and performances. Their work collectively has culminated in Tales of Actuality, an album 4 years within the making, paying tribute to traditional Jamaican roots reggae whereas providing a recent, trendy take.
Kumar’s solo journey started in 2018 after leaving Raging Fyah. He launched a handful of singles and the album Kulture Stroll in 2020 beneath his personal imprint. His contributions to tribute albums for reggae legends Dennis Brown and Bob Andy additional solidified his presence within the style. In 2023, he was awarded Greatest Reggae Act on the Caribbean Afro Music Awards (CAMA) within the UK. That very same 12 months, he collaborated with JAria throughout their 2024 Reggae Month celebrations in Jamaica.
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Regardless of his solo success, Kumar reunited with three of his founding Raging Fyah bandmates in 2023 to kind Kumar & the Unique Fyah. Collectively, they hosted the 2024 version of the Wickie Wackie Music Festival in Bull Bay, Jamaica, in February. Moreover, Kumar excursions with legendary reggae band Third World, opening their reveals together with his acoustic set.
Tales of Actuality represents the following chapter in Kumar’s illustrious profession, mixing his roots in reggae with international collaborations, bringing collectively the perfect of conventional and modern reggae sounds.
