Two of the U.S. Virgin Islands’ most prominent reggae voices, Jahman and Ras Batch, have joined forces on a new single called “African Ancestors.” Released on November 22nd, 2024, the delightful afro-beat record was created by Grammy Award-winning producer Masai Harris, who was given the prestigious prize for his work on Kabaka Pyramid‘s Reggae Album of the Year, “The Kalling.”
When asked what inspired “African Ancestors,”Jahman said the following: “I was actually in the studio listening to the melodies of the song. Ras Batch had just arrived to pick me up, and I invited him inside. As he heard the melody, he sang out “African Ancestors” in such a beautiful melody, and the rest of the song is history.”
Both men, Ras Batch and Jahman, have been friends since the late 1990s, so this collaboration should not come as a surprise to their attentive fans and supporters. That said, “African Ancestors,” which is published on the Splatter House Records label, is now available on all streaming platforms.
MARIA JACKSON 27 MAGAZINE 