Addis Pablo says Jamaicans are still interested in dub music
Reggae musician Addis Pablo believes there’s still a place in Jamaica for dub and instrumental music, despite both genres enjoying a bigger market abroad.
“Music is always changing and evolving but the rockers [a particular form of roots reggae] will never die because it is interwoven in Jamaican culture and world music. Without a doubt there will always be a place for this kind of music in Jamaica,” he said.
Addis Pablo recently released a new album titled Melodies From The House Of Levi. The 12-track album features collaborations with Mutabaruka, Earl Sixteen, Exile Di Brave, Kenny, Smyth, George Palmer, Var and Ras Teo.
“It’s been a while since I released an album so my fans are very happy that I have a new album out now. The feedback I’m getting is tremendous. One of my fans recently told me that he’s going to use Narrow Roads which is one of the tracks on the album to introduce him and his bride at their upcoming wedding ceremony which will be held in the UK,” said Addis Pablo.
Produced by JahSolidRock Music, Melodies From The House Of Levi, was released on May 5. Addis Pablo is currently preparing to embark on a tour of Brazil this month in support of the album.
“While on tour I’ll be performing songs from this album and some of my previous albums. I will also pay tribute to my father, Jamaica’s legendary ‘Melodica King’ Augustus Pablo by performing some of his songs on the tour,” he said. Addis Pablo also plans to release remixes of some of his late father’s original productions including Stop Them Jah by Hugh Mundell and the HIM Book single with producer/ guitarist Leroy Pennicott later this year.
Addis Pablo, given name Addis Swaby, is a world- renowned instrumentalist, composer and producer who plays the melodica and the keyboards. Since his emergence in 2010, he has recorded and performed with several top music professionals including Sly and Robbie, Julian Marley, Chronixx, Protoje and Jah 9.