Described as one of today's top female modern roots reggae vocalists, this roots daughter brings her soaring and engaging voice along with her years of experience as a professional musician backing internationally known reggae artists in this her fourth release. BLACK SHEEP was recorded in Kingston with many of Jamaica's finest including Yabby You (technical advisor), Horsemouth (drums, background vocals), Danny Thompson (bass), Obeah (keyboards), Zacky (keyboards), Dalton Browne (guitar, background vocals), Likkle D (guitar), Skully (percussion), Dean Frazer (sax), David Madden (trumpet), Calvin Cameron (trombone) Everton Gayle (sax) and mixed by Soljie and Sylvan Morris (Bob Marley).

Zema's music has been described as "healing music for the 21st century." She again showcases her talents as singer, songwriter, arranger and producer as well as her deep spirituality which are reflected in these 13 cuts of potent conscious roots reggae and dub. One track, "Freedom Dub," includes speech excerpts from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., an important voice seldom recognized in reggae.

Initial response to BLACK SHEEP has been overwhelmingly positive. "Zema's BLACK SHEEP I truly believe is one of this year's top releases. Been spinning it a lot the past week, and my listeners have spoken via Live365's `Power Track' ratings with a resounding roar of approval." DJ Bahilman, Creation Steppin' Radio.

• One of this year's best releases is Zema's fourth album, "Black Sheep." Anyone who's listened to her three prior albums, particularly "Look at the Heart" is aware of what a fine voice she has, but on this album the subtle things come together in a complete package. While this may have something to do with recording at Anchor Studio inna Jamaica and having Yabby You on board as "technical advisor," Zema's hands are all over this project- songwriting, arrangements and production. I find this to be her songest set of lyrics yet, and the melodies, while not overpowering, are more catchy than on prior efforts. "Black Sheep," Free at Last," "Joy in the Morning" and "Still Not" are all excellent songs, and the rest of the album is at least solid, and usually much better. Oftentimes one hears an artist and thinks, "if only......this would be great." Well, the onlies have come together for Zema on this one, and it's especially rewarding to see a sistren who contributes so much to the reggae community achieve the deserving success that this breakthrough album will attain. Highly recommended.
  
  - DJ Bahilman

A portion of the proceeds from this album will go to support the Jamaica National Children's Home Tegwyn Special Unit in Kingston for children with special needs.






 by Quatty, ReggaeTrain.com
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