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Cali and JA Team Up On Reggae Duet
San Diego, California (MPR CONSULTING) - - As Plato once said “Music
gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the
imagination and life to everything”, and it is in keeping with those
sentiment, that Gonzo (Tribal Seeds) enlisted his colleague across the
ocean for the soulful reggae tune "Do You Feel Me?"
A producer and Billboard artist in his own right, Gonzo who is a band
member of San Diego, California, award-winning Reggae group Tribal Seeds
teamed up with Al Mighty, who is the lead vocalist and guitarist for
Roots Rock Reggae band EarthKry. "I saw EarthKry at a festival in
Lisbon Portugal while I was playing with my band Tribal Seeds; and
really thought their set was great. Al’s voice stood out to me amongst
the other bands and we hit it off back stage. When I was thinking of a
different feature, AL’s name came to mind. I thought of Al because of
his voice and because his band EarthKry was special. Jamaica has been
very dancehall influenced in the last decade. So to me it was refreshing
to see a reggae BAND coming from Jamaica." explained Gonzo
Al Mighty chimed in reflecting on their first encounter. "Our
friends from New Kingston reggae band brought us to a Tribal Seeds show
and that was the first time i saw Gonzo shredding guitar. I remember
going backstage after their performance and said bro that solo was epic.
He was kinda hard on himself 'cause he said something to the tune of "I
messed up". I don't quite remember his exact words. But I felt what he
felt because I'm the same way on stage. Passionate perfectionists I'd
say we are. I thought to myself after that encounter, yeah these are my
kind of people. Imagine the excitement when i was contacted for this
collaboration. It was fate."
As worldwide restrictions due to pandemic put halt to touring life, both
multi-talented musicians have spent their hiatus with family, and to
the delight of reggae fans, time in the studio to an already impressive
discography. "This song came from being on the road and being away from
home so much.. missing our family kids wives.. having to deal with the
struggle of them missing us while we are gone. I made my verse vague so
it speaks to more people. Do ya feel me? " - Gonzo
Yes it’s been so long
So long since I’ve seen ya
I’m hearing lots of talk
And little action
The time for change is now
And if you cry
I’ll dry up all your tears
And if you try
I’ll take away your your fears
You’ll never be lonely
Gonzo X Al Mighty of EarthKry "Do You Feel Me?" is available on all major streaming platforms and digital outlets
https://orcd.co/doyoufeelme
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About Gonzo
Known for his suave lyrical delivery expressing his love for women and
good ganja, Gonzo’s musical roots run deep into his childhood. Inspired
by his father to become a musician, Gonzo grew up listening to Motown,
Classic Rock, Oldies, Salsa, R&B and Soul, and notes of each can be
detected throughout his albums. At the age of fifteen, he began playing
guitar and soon linked up with high school friends to form his first
band, now widely known as Fortunate Youth. In 2011, Fortunate Youth
released their debut album, Irie State of Mind, with Gonzo as the lead
guitarist and one of two lead vocalists. After two national tours, Gonzo
parted ways with Fortunate Youth to embark on his solo career.
With Beyond I Sight as his backing band, Gonzo hit the road to promote
his debut solo effort. Soon after, San Diego’s Tribal Seeds recruited
him to be their lead guitarist and back up vocalist. After several
nationwide tours with Tribal Seeds, shows up and down the west coast
with Beyond I Sight, and a solo set at the 2014 California Roots Music
and Arts Festival, Gonzo released his second full-length album as an
independent artist.
Gonzo continues to tour around the nation with Tribal Seeds, while
simultaneously pursuing opportunities to showcase his solo talent.
About Al Mighty
Lead guitarist and vocalist for Roots Rock Reggae band EarthKry, Al
Mighty's musical journey is tale told by many, it all started in the
church. It is under that sacred roof that he developed his voice, and
taught himself the piano/keyboard.
Edna Manley College, and brief stints as backing band for established
artists honed his talent and led him to his musical home "EarthKry".
Alongside his band members keyboardist Phillip Mcfarlane, bassist
Kemardo Blake and Drummer Kieron Cunningham, the self-contained band has
been recording a successful debut EP “Hard Road”, an acclaimed,
worldwide top charting debut album “SURVIVAL”, a few singles and have
toured extensively on some of the biggest international stages proudly
striving to deliver authentic reggae in its mission to voice the
grievances of the downtrodden through the vibrations of their Legacy
music.
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