by Howard Campbell
SOUTH FLORIDA – When saxophonist Dean Fraser approached Shuga to be a part of VP Information’ Reggae Christmas Classics, she immediately jumped on board.
Shuga covers Mariah Carey’s All I Need For Christmas is You for the 11-song album which was launched November 24.
“I’ve all the time liked this tune, it brings such a joyful sound to the season and has a really potent message that places into perspective what really issues, as a result of on such a big day, of all of the issues on this planet that one may hope or want for, all I need for Christmas is you,” mentioned Shuga.
The unique was launched in 1994, on the peak of Carey’s run as a hitmaker. She co-wrote the tune which has develop into a contemporary Yuletide staple.
Shuga went all out to place her stamp on All I Want For Christmas is You.
“The producer gave it a pleasant dancehall spin and underneath the route of Dean Fraser who was my vocal producer, we delivered a model that’s club-friendly, dance-friendly and nonetheless full of that Christmas cheer,” she defined.
Fraser and Clive Hunt co-produced Reggae Christmas Classics which hears artists resembling Nadine Sutherland overlaying Stevie Surprise’s Sometime at Christmas and Christopher Martin doing a rendition of Donny Hathaway’s This Christmas.
Thriller U does Feliz Navidad whereas Lukie D and Nikki Burt duet on I’ll be House For Christmas.
Whereas some folks frown on the commercialism of Christmas, it’s nonetheless the happiest time of the 12 months for Shuga.
“Christmas is a time of 12 months that I’ve all the time regarded ahead to as a result of the season is full of a lot pleasure and pleasure, and from the eyes of a kid I used to want Christmas was each day,” she mentioned. “From the colourful lights and decorations, to spending significant time with household, buddies and family members, to getting caught in site visitors Grand Market night time in Jamaica. It’s simply the enjoyment that comes with season.”