“Sweet Reggae Music” dropped down in the beginning of August, 2011 and the minute it hit the ground it left a fiyah trail behind it on a global scale. This is Ricky Grant’s newest compilation after a bit of a hiatus from the music scene. It seems however that a little time off didn’t hurt his style at all. But Mr. Grant assures everyone that he has been writing and recording all along, yet with a family to feed and the need to survive, his musical career was secondary to his career as a Special Ed. Instructor in the New York school system.
So what has brought him back to stepping up and stepping out ? It was the endless messages and requests from a very loyal fan following. “This is something they were waiting on for a very long time...” says Mr. Grant. The messages came from all ages and all over the world. They were relentless, so Ricky Grant conceded defeat and headed to the studio to lay down tracks. The original plan was for the CD to have been dropped in 2010, but performances in Europe delayed the process. Sales are firing up with hard copy Cd’s, 12” vinyls, as well as online (rgrantsweetreggaemusic.blogspot.com)
The CD has a life saving effect as well... Yes you heard it right! And no we are not talking about the socially conscious and ethically driven vibes well known as Ricky Grant’s style. As the CD was dropping he was introduced to an organization called “ImGonnaBeYourFriend.org” dedicated towards the relief efforts of drought victims in the Horn of Africa. There are many artists who are backing this organization’s efforts and Ricky Grant can be counted in as one. If you buy one or more of his download songs online then $.99 will automatically be dedicated towards the relief effort. This is truly a win/win for everyone and a very Rastafarian way of doing things, typically Ricky Grant.
