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Heavy D Reclaims His Birth Right

Posted Sep 19th 2008 12:30PM by Steve Baltin
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Rap veteran Heavy D came out of the New York scene in the mid-'80s, finding fame for such hits as 'Now That we Found Love' and 'Got me Waiting,' as well as rapping on Michael Jackson's 'Jam' and doing the theme to the hit show 'In Living Color.' But the MC was actually born in Jamaica, home of reggae. And now Heavy is embracing the music of his birth land.

"I have a brand new reggae album coming out Sept. 30 called 'Vibes.' And it's just me going back to my roots, my birthright," he tells the Boombox. "I went back into the '60s and '70s without a lot of the ska kind of feel and just [got] that rawness with the drums and the beautiful imperfections I like to call them, just where people get in a room and you have five dollars to make your album and that was it. I reached out to a lot of wonderful musicians and I think we came out with something extremely special."

Having concentrated on his acting in recent years, 'Vibes' marks his first new studio album in nearly a decade. Why return with this album now? "It's just something I've been working on for quite some time, four or five years at least," he says. "I felt I got it to a place where it wouldn't be any better than it is."

Given his pride in 'Vibes,' he is looking forward to sharing it live. "Yes you will [see me on the road], in a big way, with a band and everything," he says. "That's what I'm excited about, being able to perform with a band."

There are a lot of great reggae fests around the world, but if he got to do his own with this album, he tells the BoomBox, it'd be a pretty amazing lineup. "If I could open up for the dream gig it would be Sting, Sade, UB40, and myself, cause that's kind of what this album represents, that level of reggae," he says. "And god bless Bob Marley."

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helen

I hope everyone will remember this wonderful man with a BIG heart if we omly knew how angels enterain us we will miss you heavy.

November 09 2011 at 7:52 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

sclaw527

It is so sad. He personified decency and morals. No swear words, no raunchy sexual innuendos etc. He was part of the "New Jack Swing" era and to me it was the best era with the best music. Not like today which puts glam on stripping, and pimping and popping bottles. Rest in Peace Heavy D...you doing your own thing in heaven right now. Prayers to his family.

November 09 2011 at 1:10 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

dc1000

HEAVY D WAS THE MAN,

November 09 2011 at 12:46 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

youpleaseshutup

heavt dee was one of the best not only beacuse he had mad skills for sure he showed love to all of music as a hole to hevry dee you are still just coolin reat in peace

November 08 2011 at 11:10 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

aslyefox35

Tell me this is not a joke, but also not true. Damn, he will be missed by all who embraced him, his music, his message and his gift that he so shared with the world. Rest in Peace my friend.

A Bend in the Road

sometimes we come to life's crossroads and we view what we thing is the end, But God has a much wider vision and He knows it's only a bend. the road wil go on and get smoother, and after we've stopped for a rest, the path that lies hidden beyond us, is often the path that is best. So rest and relax and grow stronger, let God share your load, and have faith in a brighter tomorrow, you've just come to a bend in the road. For H.D. by : Helen Steiner Rice

November 08 2011 at 9:51 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

rockreggae29

rest in peace heavy d.thanks for the great songs n memories.jah know

November 08 2011 at 9:36 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

jamonsnanna

R.I.P. HEAVY D YOUR MUSIC WILL ALWAYS BE #1.

November 08 2011 at 6:40 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

angelahudgins5

Yeaaaaaa!!! I'm very happy to see Heavy D return. I love Reggae and I'm sure I will love his new cd. Welcome back Heavy D!!!!!

January 14 2010 at 5:39 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

ettezza

I am a huge Heavy D Fan (no pun intended). I've been waiting and wondering when he was going to re-surface unto the music scene. He is one of the most under-rated hip hop artists of our time and rarely gets recognized as being a contributor to the rap game. Even though he is going back to his roots and stepping into a new genre of music, I will definitely go out and buy his new album!

September 20 2008 at 5:33 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

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