Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry, a reggae icon, an’ producer Bob Riddim bring Kabaka Pyramid on board fi dem new track, Black. Dis tune, a part a di fresh album Destiny, a real blend a generations, ya know? It a carry a powerful message ’bout black pride. Kabaka, him smooth wid di lyrics, an’ Scratch, him deep wid di reflections, both a dem a join forces inna dis Afro-futurist vibe.
Dem a explore di rich an’ vibrant history a black music an’ culture, speaking out ‘gainst colonialism, them who doubt, an’ skin bleaching. It’s all ’bout remembering weh yuh come from. Black a di latest hit off Lee an’ Bob Riddim’s Destiny album. Recorded in Scratch’s last year, it a get top ratings all over. Trust mi, Destiny a something new an’ different from Lee Perry, a real game-changer.
Kabaka Pyramid, a crucial part of this project, made his mark by winning the 2023 Reggae Grammy Award for his album, The Kalling. Scratch himself grabbed the same award two decades before with his Jamaican E.T. album. Adding to the accolades, Bob Riddim was in the runnings for the 2023 Grammy Global Music Performance award with Neva Bow Down, a collaboration with Rocky Dawuni and Blvk H3ro – the latter also contributing to the Destiny album. This collection of talent and recognition just underlines the caliber of artistry present on Destiny.
Destiny, a nine-track masterpiece, showcases Bob Riddim’s musical genius, as him play nearly every instrument, blending modern reggae with Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry’s unique, vibrant vision. This album is a bold statement by the Upsetter, mixing contemporary reggae with the genres he pioneered. Bob Riddim’s solid production anchors the album, while Perry’s imaginative and wide-ranging poetry dives into deep, existential themes, a testament to his lifelong dedication to music.