Clive Hunt excited about working on cover for ‘One Love’
Song being used by Paramount in Europe and Africa
JAMAICAN COMPOSER, arranger, producer and musician Clive Hunt is excited about one of recent ventures – co-producing and arranging a new cover of Bob Marley’s One Love with German reggae singer, songwriter and record producer Patrice.
The cover is currently being used by Paramount in Europe and Africa as part of its promotional tour for the Bob Marley: One Love biopic set to be released worldwide on February 14.
Speaking about how he got involved in the project, Hunt noted that he was in conversation with Patrice, who was deciding on the direction and flow he should take with the cover, when Patrice sent it to him. Hunt did his magic, working with other key players in the studio, and sent it back to Patrice. When Paramount listened to it, they loved the sound so much, they decided to use it as part of the movie’s promotional tour.
“I am excited. Working with Patrice has been good for me and I’m very happy to have played a part,” said Hunt, who previously did much of his production work at Tuff Gong studio working on projects with the Abyssinians, Tyrone Taylor, the I-Three, Yvad, Richie Spice, Garnett Silk, and many others.
Patrice, who has been busy in Europe on the promotional tour for the movie, was recently at the film’s premiere in London and Berlin.
“Doing this song is paying homage to Bob Marley, the greatest singer of all time who changed my life,” Patrice said, while declaring his pleasure at working with Hunt.
“Clive is a legend. He has been behind my tracks in the genre and he’s still very youthful and timeless in the music industry. To me, it’s a great privilege to work with him, as he commands a lot of respect.”
Born and raised in Linstead, St Catherine, Hunt’s musical journey began at an early age, learning the trumpet while at the Stony Hill Approved School. At 17 years old he joined the Jamaica Regiment Band of the Jamaica Defence Force and later attended college in England, studying classical music on a scholarship. He was later recruited by Byron Lee for his band, The Dragonaires.
Immersed in the vibrant sounds of reggae, ska, and jazz, he quickly developed a deep passion for music. His innate talent and dedication propelled him to the forefront of the music industry, where he has since become a revered figure, and even dubbed by the late great Dennis Brown as “the Jamaican Quincy Jones”.
Hunt’s contributions to music are vast and diverse. As a composer, his compositions reflect the rich tapestry of Jamaican culture. He has produced and done arrangements for Jimmy Cliff ’s I Can See Clearly Now; Beres Hammond’s Putting Up A Resistance; and the Steely and Clevie remake of You Don’t Love Me (No, No, No) for Dawn Penn.
He has worked on projects with Etana, Maxi Priest, Jah Cure, Richie Spice, Queen Ifrica, earning him widespread acclaim.
Hunt was also employed by veteran rockers The Rolling Stone and was signed by VP Records as a producer for the label.
A highly accomplished musician and singer in his own right, he has mastered the trumpet, keyboard, and percussion. As a singer, he goes by the moniker ‘Lizzard’ and recently released a new single, Now My Eyes Are Dry, available on Spotify, i Tunes and other streaming platforms.