‘Jamdown’, the latest album from lover’s rock kingpin Sanchez, will be released on March 17 by VPAL Music. Produced by Kenneth Thompson for Kenergi Music, it contains 10 songs including the title track.
Sanchez and Thompson co-wrote three of the songs — ‘Hot Girl’, ‘Disloyalty’ and ‘Jamdown’. Thompson wrote the remaining songs which includes ‘Clean Like a Whistle’ and ‘Desperate Man’.
On the title track, Sanchez bemoans the state of Jamaica while espousing its natural beauty and the prowess of its people. According to the singer, “I relate to the lyrics of ‘Jamdown’ deeply just because I am a true product of the place.”
In addition to Thompson, Sanchez worked with multi-instrumentalist Paul Gauntlett on ‘Jamdown’. Wayne Armond of Chalice handled arrangements and harmonies along with Tafina Wilson.
Born Kevin Jackson in Kingston, Sanchez is one of dancehall music’s elite artists. His catalog includes hit songs like ‘Loneliness’, ‘Never Dis di Man’, ‘I Can’t Wait’, ‘Pretty Girl’, ‘Old Friends’, ‘One in A Million’ and ‘Fall in Love’. He credits divine guidance for his 40-year career.
“God Almighty is the master of this universe. He has kept me thus far and staying true to Him allows me to be true to my music,” said Sanchez.
