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Natural
Black represents an exciting approach to Reggae music. This resilient brother
has over the years demostrated his ability to get the attention of a wide
cross-section of music lovers to listen to his music.
He has instilled a new awareness among his peers, with songs such as 'Bad
Mind', 'Songs Of Feeling', 'Never Leave You Lonely' and more recently, 'Nice It
Nice', 'Far From Reality', and 'Never Hurt You', from his soon to be released
album, 'Far From Reality'. Mortimer 'Natural Black' Softley was born in
Georgetown, Guyana. He came to Jamaica in 1995. Coming to Jamaica was natural,
as he epitomizes the inherent culture of Reggae. Asked what attracted him to
Reggae music, Natural Black pointed out that Reggae music has a vibe that is
different from any other music.
He says, 'like life, Reggae music inspires, and gives the artiste an
opportunity to express one's self fully, regardless of the issues highlighted'.
His message is crystal clear, and his impassioned pleas for wrongs to be made
right and justice applied in the case of the poor and opressed, are indeed
relevant in these crucial times. His style and personality has made him a
favorite among some of the top record producers and show promoters in Jamaica,
and throughout the Caribbean.
As a result, he has toured extensively and has performed to sold out
audiences in Switzerland, Austria, France, Italy and Slovenia. He has also
performed on most of the major Reggae shows and festivals such as Sting, Reggae-Sumfest,
Rebel Salute, East Fest and others. P.G. Music's Marlon McCubbin, produced his
current album 'Far From Reality', and believes that the singer is capable of
taking his audience to subliminal levels, where only in the depth of one's
consciousness can one's mind create and conceive a true spiritual balance.
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