The B-52's Classic 'Love Shack' Gets A Reggae Refresh!
Get ready to take a fresh new trip down to the 'Love Shack'! This is the new release from the upcoming album CLASSIC HITS IN A REGGAE GROOVE, a bold project that pairs original vocalists with Kingston Sound System, a collection of Jamaica's finest musicians, to reimagine massive hits in true reggae style.
The band behind the project, Kingston Sound System, have created this new imagining of The B-52s classic track 'Love Shack' using the original vocal takes combined with a live Jamaican reggae band. The unmistakable vocals from Fred Schneider and Kate Pierson sound at home inside of a wall of skanking guitars and pulsating horns, creating a sun-drenched version of a track named by Rolling Stone as one of the greatest of all time.
Every track featured on CLASSIC HITS IN A REGGAE GROOVE, has been recorded with the involvement and the blessing of the featured artists. No AI, no recording tricks, this is the real deal. Recorded in Jamaica, the album boasts a band of reggae royalty - veterans who've played with Ziggy Marley, Peter Tosh, Sly & Robbie, and Wyclef Jean. The album delivers hits infused with a reggae twist that feel timeless, vibrant and beautifully grounded in tradition.
Originally released on their 1989 album COSMIC THING, 'Love Shack' was an immediate hit, reaching Number Three on the Billboard Hot 100, and topping the charts across the world. The track became the most successful of The B-52s' nearly 50-year career, with 'Love Shack' still standing up as a joyous and upbeat dance floor-filler. Now, Kingston Sound System present a sun-soaked reggae version, moving the good times from the dance floor to the beachside.
'Love Shack' is the latest release from CLASSIC HITS IN A REGGAE GROOVE, following on from Steve Winwood's 'Higher Love,' Blondie's 'Heart of Glass' and Jimmy Somerville/Bronski Beat's 'Smalltown Boy'. Each track delivers a reggae twist that's innovative and irresistible.
The Full Album Project:
CLASSIC HITS IN A REGGAE GROOVE by the Kingston Sound System is a project that re-imagines a range of massive international hits, working with the original vocalists and the Kingston Sound System to recreate the songs in an authentic reggae style.
The album features the original vocals of the artists, with all-new recordings coming straight out of the vibrant musical metropolis of Kingston, Jamaica. The authentic reggae sound is captured by a band that includes musicians who have played with the likes of Ziggy Marley, Peter Tosh, Sly & Robbie, Wyclef Jean and other reggae legends.
The forthcoming album features classics such as Steve Winwood - 'Higher Love', Blondie - 'Heart Of Glass', The B-52s - 'Love Shack', Pretenders - 'Don't Get Me Wrong', Sophie B Hawkins - 'As I Lay Me Down', Bronski Beat - 'Smalltown Boy', Tanita Tikaram - 'Twist In My Sobriety', Cyndi Lauper's 'Time After Time' featuring Gary 'Nesta' Pine and more.
About Kingston Sound System:
Kingston Sound System is a collective known for its electrifying fusion of reggae with a wide range of musical genres. With a focus on rhythm, energy, and innovation, Kingston Sound System has earned a reputation for reimagining music in new and exciting ways, while honouring the rich traditions of reggae.
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Get ready to take a fresh new trip down to the 'Love Shack'! This is the new release from the upcoming album CLASSIC HITS IN A REGGAE GROOVE, a bold project that pairs original vocalists with Kingston Sound System, a collection of Jamaica's finest musicians, to reimagine massive hits in true reggae style. The band behind the project, Kingston Sound System, have created this new imagining of The B-52s classic track 'Love Shack' using the original vocal takes combined with a live Jamaican reggae band. The unmistakable vocals from Fred Schneider and Kate Pierson sound at home inside of a wall of skanking guitars and pulsating horns, creating a sun-drenched version of a track named by Rolling Stone as one of the greatest of all time. Every track featured on CLASSIC HITS IN A REGGAE GROOVE, has been recorded with the involvement and the blessing of the featured artists. No AI, no recording tricks, this is the real deal. Recorded in Jamaica, the album boasts a band of reggae royalty - veterans who've played with Ziggy Marley, Peter Tosh, Sly & Robbie, and Wyclef Jean. The album delivers hits infused with a reggae twist that feel timeless, vibrant and beautifully grounded in tradition. Originally released on their 1989 album COSMIC THING, 'Love Shack' was an immediate hit, reaching Number Three on the Billboard Hot 100, and topping the charts across the world. The track became the most successful of The B-52s' nearly 50-year career, with 'Love Shack' still standing up as a joyous and upbeat dance floor-filler. Now, Kingston Sound System present a sun-soaked reggae version, moving the good times from the dance floor to the beachside. 'Love Shack' is the latest release from CLASSIC HITS IN A REGGAE GROOVE, following on from Steve Winwood's 'Higher Love,' Blondie's 'Heart of Glass' and Jimmy Somerville/Bronski Beat's 'Smalltown Boy'. Each track delivers a reggae twist that's innovative and irresistible. The Full Album Project: CLASSIC HITS IN A REGGAE GROOVE by the Kingston Sound System is a project that re-imagines a range of massive international hits, working with the original vocalists and the Kingston Sound System to recreate the songs in an authentic reggae style. The album features the original vocals of the artists, with all-new recordings coming straight out of the vibrant musical metropolis of Kingston, Jamaica. The authentic reggae sound is captured by a band that includes musicians who have played with the likes of Ziggy Marley, Peter Tosh, Sly & Robbie, Wyclef Jean and other reggae legends. The forthcoming album features classics such as Steve Winwood - 'Higher Love', Blondie - 'Heart Of Glass', The B-52s - 'Love Shack', Pretenders - 'Don't Get Me Wrong', Sophie B Hawkins - 'As I Lay Me Down', Bronski Beat - 'Smalltown Boy', Tanita Tikaram - 'Twist In My Sobriety', Cyndi Lauper's 'Time After Time' featuring Gary 'Nesta' Pine and more. About Kingston Sound System: Kingston Sound System is a collective known for its electrifying fusion of reggae with a wide range of musical genres. With a focus on rhythm, energy, and innovation, Kingston Sound System has earned a reputation for reimagining music in new and exciting ways, while honouring the rich traditions of reggae.
