The bubble pattern, where an instrument plays off the beat, is a key device in reggae music. While at first glance it appears to be a reggae track with some ska influences, scratch the surface and it’s far from this. Because it’s really difficult to pin down just what Blvk H3ro has created. But musically, it sums up the whole project. Lyrically it’s a fitting opening for the album. The track is about maintaining faith in what you believe in and holding firm on the path you’re treading. It opens with the almost introspective Feet Don’t Fail. Support us and go ad-free No fail in sight We discussed his influences, the system, his faith, Africa and of course the new album, The Immortal Steppa. So, I caught up with Blvk H3ro for the #ToppleUncaged podcast.
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But now he’s back with his first full album. He dropped his debut EP, THC: The Herb Connoisseur, in 2017 which propelled him firmly into the mainframe of the roots reggae/Revival movement. Then, in 2012, he started his journey as a recording artist, collaborating with other musicians and releasing several singles. By 13, he was singing in his local church choir and performing on stage at school.
His musical grounding began early on in his life. Blvk H3ro x #ToppleUncagedīlvk H3ro hails from Waterford, Jamaica. The end result is a triumph, with echoes of Prince at his finest. In doing so, this ‘hero’ has created one of the most musically experimental releases of the year. A Jamaican artist’s debut album has taken the rule book for the reggae genre and smashed it to bits.
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