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Rocker T - More Luv
More Luv is the 3rd release from Conscious Dancehall artist Rocker T, and his second on the PSM label based out of San Francisco. The album starts off with Wherever you Go, Whatever you need, a 7 and a half minute song with with great percussion and doubled vocals. The next song is an upbeat song about leaving Babylon and going onto Zion called Rainbow country. It has a driving bassline, and a nice lead synth part, while denouncing corrupt leaders and praising Jah. the title track, is a song calling on the world to just have More Luv. It promotes positive living with one another, through fast paced lyrics over a slow, strong beat. Nevashame is a song of dedication to Haile Selassie and Empress Menen. Bad Wrong sign, one of my personal favorites on the album, is a warning to all the false prophets who mislead the youth. "Woe, be unto them who mislead the children" is a warning to those who the war-mongers, and those who spread negative messages to children. One Time Me Locks Me Head is a great roots track with a lead guitar part that is prominently featured. complete with the steady bass and drums, as well as Rocker's excellent mix of singing and chanting, creates the atmosphere for a very enjoyable track. Rise up and Stand is another quality roots track with a One Drop beat, nice background effects, and a sprinkling of vocal harmony in certain places, especially the chorus. "You think me put away me broom, me tek it out again, to clean the lot of them, de whole a dem heathen!" is the chanting chorus of the hardcore dancehall track Tek it Out Again. Jah the only one has a driving Horn part, with Rocker chanting "I come here to declare that Jah would be the only one, to enter into the temple of mi house Mt. Zion, too much wicked man in Babylon." You Don't have to worry is a laid back track with Rocker T both singing and deejaying about how Jah is coming soon. This is one of my favorite tracks on the album. Joyous Works is an enjoyable song, with relaxed layered instrumentation and highlighted vocals, which is one of my favorite parts. one thing I have to say about Rocker T, is that he is an extremely talented singer. My Empress is an ode to women, and has a wonderful, well sung feel with a driving beat. Kind Of Man weaves in a lot of Melodica, which almost always fits in well with reggae, and this track is a perfect example of how to implement a Melodica into the music, The closing track, Don't Give up on Me, has a well done steppers, probably the best example of vocal harmony on the album. The only downside to this album is the text on the artwork is hard to read, but after awhile it becomes easy to figure out. This album is a 10/10. Bay Area Reggae recommended. by, Ras James
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Rocker T - More Luv (PSM recordings)