Since coming onto the scene in 2006 with his smash hit “Handcart Bwoy”, Perfect Giddimani has released a host of albums and literally hundreds of singles showcasing his various musical influences and styles but such a diverse collection of his talent and versatility has never been featured on one work until the release of “Journey Of 1000 Miles”.
With a broad range of subject matter touching on everything from life and death to African repatriation, and recorded between Jamaica and Dynasty’s studio in Seattle, Perfect paints a vivid picture of the human experience and the journey we all must take. In his case, the journey so far has taken him around the world, performing at all the major international reggae festivals.
Perfect is an artist who can sing on any style of rhythm – roots reggae, dancehall, pop or hip hop. The 17-track album opens with the title track on a one drop riddim, then transitions to the tribal feel of “Mama Africa”. “Roots For Me” illuminates rasta culture before “My Chronic” extols organic gardening, leading naturally to eating a healthy “dinner, natty dreadlocks” in “Dinner Time”. “One Week” before the hypnotic “Sundays & Mondays”. “Real Life” brings on the R&B, featuring Dynasty Records label-mate Bobby Hustle. “Warriors” is a powerful piece followed by “What Comes Good” and his characteristic slashing vocals. The tongue-in-cheek “Roll With The Billionaires” provides light relief before the heartfelt “Hold On” and romantic “Should I”, all especially for the ladies. Dean Frasier’s piercing sax opens “Rain Fall”, followed by the jazz flavored lament “Sonny Boy”. The album closes on an up-tempo note with “Happy”, which could easily become a mainstream dance track.
All tracks were performed, arranged, mixed and mastered by Michael Gore and Dan Grosman of Dynasty Records. “Journey Of 1000 Miles” ranges across the musical spectrum. If you thought you had heard everything Perfect Giddimani had to offer, think again and let the Handcart Bwoy take you on his musical Journey of 1000 Miles!
Tracklisting:
01. Journey Of 1000 Miles
02. Mama Africa
03. Roots For Me
04. My Chronic
05. Dinner Time
06. One Week
07. Sundays & Mondays
08. Real Life feat. Bobby Hustle
09. Warriors
10. What Come Good
11. Roll With Billionaires
12. Hold On
13. Should I
14. Rain Fall
15. Sonny Boy
16. Happy
17. Coming Home
The album Perfect Giddimani “Journey Of 1000 Miles” (VP / Dynasty Records) has been released June 1, 2012.
