Otherwise, it’s not like I’m fighting for producers left, right, and center. Like now, with the new album we have a new single and I push it and dem a go push it. I don’t really push it like that in Jamaica right now because sometimes I don’t need it. RR- Has mainstream Jamaica, musically speaking, accepted you?Īlborosie- I’m part of the game (chuckles)…I’m here so people see me every day.Īlborosie- Well, it depends, like if I want to promote something. I’ve lived in Jamaica for 11 years now but the first time I visit was ’94. It was rough but, you know, we stand up now, so we good. When I came to Jamaica my situation was very bad. RR- Is it true you worked for food when you started out?Īlborosie- Yes. It helped me to be the person I am right now. Of course, I was really in touch with the culture because Geejam is in the rural area, the country of Jamaica, in Portland. How did that shape your success?Īlborosie- The experience at Geejam gave me the chance to actually find out about the culture, about myself…teaching me some studio business. RR- When you first came to Jamaica you worked at Geejam studios. Everything I’m doing now is because I did a good job back then. What did that teach you?Īlborosie- That is part of the journey. RR- Talk about your experience with the band Reggae National Tickets. What’s the name a this music?’ A friend a mine say ‘this is reggae music.’ Put some music on and I say ‘this music sound good. RR- What was it that drew you to reggae music?Īlborosie- Sometimes it’s just things happen like that…When you see a woman that you like you say ‘I like this girl and I don’t know why.’ Same thing with me and reggae. 'I thought he was Italian?' you might ask. Having just released his latest album '2 Times Revolution' this week, Alborosie chatted with us about music, life, and his North African roots.
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