Gearing Up for "Strictly Roots" Album & Tour, Morgan Heritage Takes Over International Radio and Television Airwaves
Gearing Up for “Strictly Roots” Album & Tour, Morgan Heritage Takes Over International Radio and Television Airwaves
Already Deemed a classic by music industry insiders, critically acclaimed reggae band Morgan Heritage highly anticipated “Strictly Roots” Album will be released on all major digital platforms April 20th, 2015 and the physical copy on the 21st via www.MorganHeritageMusic.com
This musical endeavor is the first project produced under their own imprint label CTBC Music (Cool To Be Conscious). The album features an array of 13 memorable tracks fusing both reggae and dancehall such as the hit single “Perform and Done, Child Of JAH” featuring Chronixx, “Put it On Me”, “Wanna Be Loved” featuring Eric Rachmany of Rebelution, “So Amazing” featuring J Boog, Jemere Morgan & award winning drummer Gil Sharone and “We Are Warriors” featuring Bobby Lee from the Grammy Nominated Pop Reggae band SOJA .
“This album is our most progressive album to date. We feel as if we’ve covered the full spectrum of Jamaican music and how it has influenced today’s global music industry. The root of these influences you hear come from Jamaica. Hence the title Strictly Roots.” states Mojo Morgan
In yet another unprecedented move, Morgan Heritage will premiere their new Song “So Amazing” With Yahoo! Music on Wednesday, March 25th, this is the second single from their highly anticipated from their “Strictly Roots” album. Regarding the song, Morgan Heritage states, “So Amazing is the type of song that puts you in a fun loving mood from the drum roll that starts the record. Because we were able to create a sound on this record with such universal appeal, J Boog, Jemere Morgan and Gil Sharone fit in perfectly.”
Produced by renowned BBC One/BBC 1Xtra’s Seani B and Don Chandler, “Perform and Done” became an instant success as it showcased a different side of Morgan Heritage who is renowned for their conscious and social musical commentaries. The reggae track “Perform and Done” infused with dancehall influences showcases the band’s celebrated versatility, deft vocals, clever songwriting and catchy hook. Filmed on location at the weekly Mojito Mondays event in Kingston, Jamaica, director William Richards, managed to capture the essence of the song with a storyline reminiscent of the popular “Dancehall Queen” movie. “Perform and Done” which debuted last week on billboard.com, will be added on rotation to MTV Jams and VH-1 Island Soul.
“Perform And Done is the music video that pushes the envelope for Morgan Heritage lyrically and visually. The goal is to captivate a whole new audience that would not typically watch a Morgan Heritage video. Our hope is that our existing and new fans appreciate our artistic expression.” – Morgan Heritage
Morgan Heritage Perform & Done” – Now Available on iTunes
Undoubtedly one of contemporary reggae’s most powerful forces on the global stage, the sensational roots reggae quintet, which comprises siblings Peetah Morgan (vocals), Una Morgan (keyboard/vocals), Gramps Morgan (keyboard/vocals), Lukes Morgan (rhythm guitar) and Mr. Mojo Morgan (percussion/vocals) will be kicking off the Strictly Roots tour in support of the band’s newest album on April 8th in Washington D.C. and wrapping up in Las Vegas, NV on April 27th. The tour also features third generation ambassador from the Morgan family, Jemere Morgan, as a special guest. Tickets are currently on sale and can be purchased here: http://morganheritagemusic.com/tourdates
Upcoming Shows:
Mar. 13 Flogging Molly Cruise Nassau, Bahamas*
Mar. 22 Jaco Beach Costa Rica*
Apr. 8 Howard Theatre Washington D.C.
Apr. 9 Highline Ballroom New York, NY
Apr. 12 Palais De La Culture Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Apr. 15 Cervantes Otherside Denver, CO
Apr. 17 Cactus Jacks Phoenix, AZ
Apr. 18 Los Globos Los Angeles, CA
Apr. 19 Belly Up Tavern Solana Beach, CA
Apr. 21 Boardwalk Sacramento, CA
Apr. 22 Moe’s Santa Cruz, CA
Apr. 23 Mystic Theatre Petaluma, CA
Apr. 24 B.L. Casino & Hotel Blue Lake, CA
Apr. 25 El Rey Chico, CA
Apr. 26 The New Parish Oakland, CA
Apr. 27 Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas, NV
May 9 Dwight York Stadium Scarborough, Trinidad And Tobago*
May 24 Bay Front Park Miami, FL*
Aug. 15 Festival Baia Das Gatas Praia, Cape Verde*
Nov. 30 Welcome To Jamrock Cruise Ocho Rios, Jamaica*
*Not Part of the “Strictly Roots” Tour
