“Bringing reggae in a whole different style” is what Canada-based Guyanese Ahmad ‘Prince’ Ally hopes to do with an album he has put together with other artistes and has released on the local market.
Prince Ally grew up in Corriverton, Berbice and migrated to Canada where he had the opportunity of establishing his very own Ally’s Talent International production which has since worked with many famous Caribbean artistes in putting together their musical renditions.
In 1998 he had begun composing an album along with a few old Jamaican artistes including Mark White, Paula Labomba, Sandra Persaud, Little John and Japanese to bring a mix of Reggae, Calypso and Blues into what he called “strictly the best in a different style”.
Prince Ally told The Scene that he was able to finally put together the album, ‘Reggae Come Down’, in December last year and one of his very first endeavours was to launch it on the local market and then take it to the wider Caribbean. The album has already been launched in Canada, the United States and London.
“My music is a cross over from the hard core reggae, and I am leaning more to culture and a fusion type of reggae with a touch of soul, blues and a touch of Indian influence,” he said.
Prince Ally said his aim is to have people recognize him as an artiste. “I just want to introduce myself on the local music market and I think that Guyanese will like my music.”
Additionally, the DVD for this video with 18 tracks will also be available in local music stores.
Some of the tracks include Ally’s very own “Ethiopian Rock”, “Hold On Woman”, “We’re Only Lovers” and “Prescription Drugs”.
Prince Ally believes his music appeals to those persons over 40 years old or anyone who appreciates “nice laid back music”.
He is the first person of Indian descent to have won a Canadian Reggae Music Award in 1991 for his piece “People of the World”, which was dedicated to former South African president Nelson Mandela, which celebrated his release from prison in lyrics.
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