By Jonathan Mbiriyamveka
Morgan Heritage, the Grammy-award winning reggae group, released their new studio album — The Homeland — which is as diverse as the artistes featured from the Caribbean to African continent.
And it is easy to why The Homeland has great appeal across continents and cultures as there is a great deal of diverse influences and mixture of musical greats.
The album is both relatable and empowering, inspiring listeners to take pride in their cultures and escape toxic situations.
With its alluring beats and memorable hooks, Morgan Heritage are sure to dominate the charts for a long time to come.
Zimbabwe’s very own music superstar Jah Prayzah who has for long been an ardent fan of reggae is featured on the track Maria. The lanky singer laces his vocals over an addictive beat making the track all the more enjoyable.
In more ways than on, Morgan Heritage have given more artists a platform to shine including Jah Prayzah who is one of the most celebrated musicians in Zimbabwe.
According to Grammy Museum they described the album as: “Felt all the rhythm and vibes… fuse various sounds and melodies from around the world.”
While Brookly Vegan said: “Infectiously upbeat.”
The Homeland debuted #1 US iTunes World Music Albums chart.
With the aim of bridging their parents’ home of Jamaica to their ancestral homeland of
Africa, Morgan Heritage brought together the biggest names across Caribbean and African
music, including: Shaggy, Beenie Man, Popcaan, Shatta Wale, Ice Queen Cleo, Youssou
N’Dour, Mádé Kuti, Alpha Blondy, Otile Brown, Eddy Kenzo, Busy Signal, Capleton and more.
The Homeland is a project of rebirth for the Morgan brothers, built upon a lineage that has
lasted decades and one that will continue to forge forward.
About the group, Morgan Heritage –– currently composed of the Trinity: Peetah Morgan, Gramps Morgan, and Mr. Mojo Morgan, all the children of late reggae great and Father of A Nation, the Hon. Ras Denroy Morgan.
The Homeland Tracklisting:
1. Bambulele ft. Brothers & Sisters Art Organization
2. Can U Feel It ft. Gentleman & Rophnan
3. I’ll Be There ft. Busy Signal * Mádé Kuti
4. U Got To (See the World) ft. S’Villa & Eddy Kenzo
5. Diamond Love ft. Popcaan & Mr Killa
6. The Homeland ft. Youssou N’Dour
7. Positive ft. Shaggy & Beenie Man
8. Direct Contact ft. Floda Graé
9. Just A Number
10. Ready ft. Shatta Wale, J Chameleon & RJ the DJ
11. Heaven ft. Krissy Yamagucci & Fayross
12. Who Deh Like U ft. Bounty Killer, Cham, & Stonebwoy
13. Headline Fi Front Page ft. Jahshii, Rytikal, & I-Octane
14. Wacha Nikupende ft. Otile Brown
15. Maria ft. Jah Prayzah
16. Levels ft. Macky 2 & Ice Queen Cleo
17. They Gonna Be Alright
18. Remember ft. Alpha Blondy & Capleton
19. Afreeca The Future ft. Lord Alajiman & Rocky Dawuni
20. I Will Never Forget ft. Raiah, Esh Morgan & Jemere Morgan
21. Long To Be Home ft. Eddy Kenzo
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