![]() ![]() ![]() Inside, we toured his living museum displaying the memorable awards, artifacts, posters, and photos of his storied career. As he gave a guided tour of his bright-blue castle, murals of biblical scenes in Africa and tropical settings adorned the outer walls. Ken welcomed Brady and Gravity into his home like old friends, introducing us to his large family gathered despite the rainy Sunday evening. His career spans the history of not just reggae music, but all contemporary forms, and his soulful voice still shimmers behind a mic despite the chronic physical ailments slowing him down after five decades of performing. Bob Marley sang his backing vocals, and his first singles were on Ken’s B-sides! Boothe was part of the first ensemble to sing internationally, flown to sing in front of the Queen of England, nevertheless. Any Google search will reveal the notoriety of Ken Boothe’s illustrious career. Unfortunately, this would be with Brady alone, as David was scheduled to jetset back to the embrace of his family in Silver Spring. Orange Street served to be a fertile place for connecting, as Gravity from Ibo’s Spice Portal also reached out to suggest a dubplate session with the legendary Ken Boothe. On a buzz, everyone left with handfuls of scallions from the Blue Mountains, and B ‘n G Wax ended the day on a relaxed beach near Bull Bay on the other side of town. The vibes were contagious and a solid connection was built to continue a future musical link with the Rockers crew. The studio session surpassed any preconceived expectations. ![]()
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