I love this song! Listen to this very sweet song produced by the very talented Kerwin Dubois. The vocals on the track feature the voices of Machel Montano HD, Kerwin Dubois and the world renowned male choral group from South Africa, Ladysmith Black Mambazo.
The harmonic expressions are moving and the blending of vocal styles should fuel an enduring love for the art-form. There is hope simply because of this song; a song that is brilliantly executed by Kerwin and Machel with the great Ladysmith Black Mambazo. Let me add that this is a 'feel good song' that should bring redemption for anyone in need of it (wink).
I expect a new desire, from those living abroad, for the music we love and know as Soca. I have a good feeling that when this song spreads across all territorial and musical borders people will want to hear more of this musical genre - Soca for everyone! The desire for the music should expand tremendously because of this collaboration of talent from the African Continent and the Caribbean Region (especially Trinidad & Tobago). Machel and Kerwin have done us proud with this one and it is a keeper - I love this song!
Possessed The Video
Production Notes:
Title: Possessed
Performed By: Machel Montano & Kerwin Dubois W. Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Written by: Kerwin Du Bois, Machel Montano
Produced by: Kerwin Du Bois
Background Vocals: Kerwin Du Bois, Shelley Edwards and Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Recorded at: KNS Studios, Red Dawg Kennel Recording Studio and The Audio Suite Studio
Recorded by: Kerwin Du Bois, Scott Galt and Dale Wardell
Mixed at/by: Studio Express by Kerwin Du Bois, Machel Montano and Jabari "Short Boss" Winchester
Mastered by: Sterling Sound, New York
Please be advised that the music is presented here for your listening pleasure and for promotional purposes only ("Fair Use" Musical Content Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976). Lend me your ears... Enjoy!
Please press the play button (below) to listen (small triangle in circle).
Possessed - Machel Montano & Kerwin Dubois W. Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Possessed - Machel Montano & Kerwin Dubois W. Ladysmith Black Mambazo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHQ4jOAwiOM
The timing of the 1990 album was uncanny. Mandela was released form prison in February 1990. I recall watching it live on TV. Those powerful images, combined with Rudder's powerful lyrics made an indelible impression on a young mind.
If you don't have that album in your collection, add it now.