IN GAMBIA [Import Disc]

[Machine Translation] Sizzla's first work produced in Africa, the "Promised Land," the Republic of the Gambia in West Africa, where he visited on his 2010 Africa tour, is finally here! This is a powerful roots and culture work that brings Sizzla's soul to the land of his African roots! Produced by Sizzla! A work to watch out for! After surviving a motorcycle accident last year, Sizzla, a charismatic figure in the reggae scene, is back in mass production! In 2010, Sizzla visited Africa. In 2010, Sizzla visited Africa, visiting the Republic of The Gambia in West Africa, where he held a stadium show that drew tens of thousands of people. The show was attended by government officials, and Sizzla received an enthusiastic welcome and was treated like a guest of honor, just like Bob Marley and James Brown. During his stay in the Gambia, Sisula wanted to record locally, and he worked with his band, artist Jessie Jenda, who was touring with him, and local musicians. This is Sizzla's first African-produced album, "IN GAMBIA," a collaboration between Africans and Jamaicans of the African diaspora. It was produced by Sizzla himself and produced by his own label (Kalonji Records). The album features "Welcome To Africa," "Blackman Rise," and other songs based on his African roots, as well as "Woman Of Creation," "Feed The Children," "Gambian Girls," and other songs inspired by his homeland. Sizzla's roots and cultural spirit explodes on this album, and his vibrant voice comes out in full force. The artwork is by Nesta Garrick of Gambia. The artwork was created by Nesta Garrick of Gambia, and the images project the content of the work.

Note: This is an import edition (manufactured outside of Japan).

2010年のアフリカ・ツアーで訪れた西アフリカのガンビア共和国で制作されたシズラ初となる“約束の地”＝アフリカで制作された作品が遂に登場! 自らのルーツであるアフリカの大地でシズラの魂が躍動した激強力ルーツ&カルチャー作品! プロデュースもシズラ! 要注目作品! 昨年のバイク事故から生還したレゲエ・シーンのカリスマ、シズラが再び量産体勢に突入! 2010年にシズラはアフリカを訪問。その際に西アフリカのガンビア共和国を訪れ、数万人を動員したスタジアム・ショーを実施。ショーには政府関係者も訪れ、シズラはボブ・マーリーやジェームス・ブラウンと同様に熱烈な歓迎と、国賓のような扱いを受けました。そのガンビア滞在中にシズラは現地でレコーディングすることを希望し、自身のバンドとツアーに同行していたアーティストのジェシィ・ジェンダ、現地のミュージシャンと共に作品を制作。アフリカ人とアフリカから離散したディアスポラであるジャマイカ人が共同で制作した、シズラ初のアフリカ制作盤、それが本作『IN GAMBIA』となります。プロデュースはシズラ自身、制作レーベルもシズラが運営する〈カロンジ・レコード〉という本気作! 「Welcome To Africa 」「Blackman Rise」他、自らのルーツであるアフリカをテーマとした楽曲、「Woman Of Creation」「Feed The Children」「Gambian Girls」他、彼の地でインスパイアされた楽曲を中心とした作品で、シズラのルーツ&カルチャー・スピリットが大爆発、躍動した歌声が全開となった激強力内容。アートワークはガンビアのネスタ・ガリックが担当。作品の内容を投影したイメージに仕上げています。