By flavouring reggae with dashes of both country and soul, Gramps effortlessly blends the sounds of legendary artists like Ken Boothe, Toots Hibbert, Jimmy Buffett, and Kenny Chesney, creating a sonic recipe of his own to bring everyone to the metaphoric table. While his reggae roots are at the forefront with Positive Vibration, Gramps sees his music as genre-less…bursting with positive vibration.a soundtrack to celebrate both love and music. I want our music to transport all of us to the beach, sipping rum from a pineapple…an album dedicated to the 'Islander' in all of us." "I hope this album helps us celebrate the goodness that is possible when people from all walks of life stand together as one. "Johnny and I came together in solidarity to create a soundtrack of positive vibes for all the good people out there," Gramps shares. The album was produced by the Scottish-born, multi-platinum recording artist Johnny Reid, and recorded both in Nashville, at Soultrain Sound Studios (the former home of historic Scruggs Sound Studios), and in Canada at Toronto's Revolution Recording Studio. Gramps Morgan co-wrote 13 of the 15 tracks for the project. Water In My Whiskey (Johnny Reid / Morgan / Jodi Marr) 5. Shaggy (Johnny Reid / Morgan / Tyler Cain / Orville Burrell) 4. If You’re Looking For Me (Johnny Reid / Morry Trent / Morgan) 3. I hope that through this music, we can bring people together that wouldn't normally come together and spread more love along the way," Gramps says Positive Vibration (Johnny Reid / Tyler Cain / Gramps Morgan) 2. "Even though we have been physically distanced this past year due to Covid-19, we've seen people come together like never before. Morgan returns with a grand recording - Positive Vibrations, showcasing his rich baritone and songwriting skills. Morgan possesses one of the greatest singing voices of recent memory – a direct throwback to the soul power era of Wilson Pickett, Otis Redding, and Sam Moore of Sam and Dave. The musical camaraderie Grammy Award-winning artist Gramps Morgan, lead voice for reggae group Morgan Heritage, and Reid share is easy to understand. Reid's roots are firmly grounded in soul, rhythm, and blues – those Memphis Stax records sides found in his mom's record collection in his native Scotland. Canadian singer/songwriter/producer Johnny Reid has a broader take on his music style beyond being labelled a country singer.
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