Word Soun Ave Power (reggae Poetry) – Heartbeat Records

WORD SOUN AVE POWER (REGGAE POETRY) – HEARTBEAT RECORDS 1983

Word Soun Ave Power (reggae Poetry) – Heartbeat Records Overview

Fans have welcomed Word Soun Ave Power with excitement, adding its tracks to popular reggae playlists. The album’s mix of poetry and roots rhythms has caught the attention of both longtime reggae lovers and new listeners. Breeze brings strong energy with “Aid Travels With A Bomb” and “To Plant.” His spoken word style stands out, giving the tracks a thoughtful edge. Glenville Bryan’s “Blood Shout” adds power, using his voice to highlight struggles and hope. Malachi Smith delivers “Victim,” showing why he is respected in the reggae poetry scene. Smith is known for winning the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission’s (JCDC) poetry award multiple times, and his performance here is full of emotion. Mutabaruka, a legend in dub poetry, delivers two tracks: “Out Of Many One” and “Set De Prisoners Free.” Mutabaruka is famous for his album “Check It!” and for using poetry to address social issues. Navvie Nabbie’s “Mr. Bigness Man” brings a sharp message, adding to the album’s strong lineup. Heartbeat Records is behind this release, continuing its tradition of supporting roots reggae and dub poetry. The label is known for working with top reggae artists and selectors. The project’s roots selector helps keep the sound true to classic reggae style. Word Soun Ave Power is spreading reggae’s message of unity and resilience to a new generation, keeping the culture alive and strong.

Tracklist:

1. Breeze – Aid Travels With A Bomb
2. Breeze – To Plant
3. Glenville Bryan – Blood Shout
4. Malachi Smith – Victim
5. Mutabaruka – Out Of Many One
6. Mutabaruka – Set De Prisoners Free
7. Navvie Nabbie – Mr. Bigness Man
8. Oliver Smith – Signs Of The Times
9. Tomlin Ellis – Drop It