One of the top conscious female reggae stars of the moment,
Queen Ifrica has released her second album (on cd and vinyl, although with a different tracklist) last month on VP records. Last years debut, called
Fyah Mumma was already a strong album, including the big hit
Below the Waist, and this new recording brings us more massive cultural reggae tunes. Born Ventrice Morgan (Daughter to Jamaican Legend Derrick Morgan), began her career in 1995 after shining at a local talent contest in her hometown of Montego Bay, Jamaica. This led to major stage performances in her country including the esteemed Reggae Sumfest as well as a union with Tony Rebel's Flames Crew in 1998. The new album,
Welcome to Montego Bay features 13 songs (14 on vinyl), mixing spiritually empowering anthems, lover's rock tunes and searing social commentaries. Including her tune about child molestation
Daddy (produced by Kemar McGregor) and
Don't Sign on the Movie Star riddim (produced by Donovan Germain). Check her Myspace
here for soundsamples. Now available in your local Plato Utrecht!
Tracklist01. T.T.P.N.C (cd only)
02. Montego Bay03. Coconut Shell04. Lioness On The Rise05. Yad To The East06. Far Away07. Don't Sign08. Daddy09. Keep It To Yourself10. Calling Africa11. In My Dreams12. Streets Are Bloody
13. Daddy (Spanish Version) (CD only)
14. Fyah Red ft Gentleman (LP only)
15. Vibes ft Shaggy (LP only)
16. Child Slavery (LP only)