One month after releasing his most spiritual work, Hopeton Lindo continues to show faith on ‘Praises’, a song produced by Steven “Lenky” Marsden.
‘Praises’ was released on September 18. It hears Lindo — one of contemporary reggae’s leading songwriters — partnering with Marsden, best known for the mega-selling ‘Diwali’ ‘riddim’.
According to Lindo, ‘Praises’ is “centred on faith, gratitude, and giving thanks to God.” It is available through VPAL Music and major digital streaming and download platforms.
Lindo and Marsden have been friends for over 20 years, having both collaborated with Sly and Robbie’s Taxi Gang.
‘Praises’ is the single follow-up to ‘A Miracle’, Lindo’s six-song EP. That project was inspired by personal circumstances; it includes songs like ‘Cover Me’ (done with his son, Lindo); ‘Testify’ and ‘Mental Health Awareness’, a song he did with Anthony Malvo.
Hopeton Lindo paid his dues on the sound system circuit in Kingston during the late 1980s. As a singer, his hit songs include ‘Territory’, while he wrote or co-wrote hit songs like ‘Red Rose for Gregory’ by Gregory Isaacs, ‘Temptress’ by Maxi Priest and ‘Mr. Loverman’ by Shabba Ranks.
The ‘Diwali’ is Marsden’s signature production. It yielded massive hit singles in Sean Paul’s ‘Get Busy’ and ‘No Letting Go’ by Wayne Wonder.