There is refreshingly clean and pure new sound sweeping across the Caribbean. Emerging from the Virgin Island of St. Croix comes Dezarie: the roots artist whose hypnotic and tantalizing voice are featured on her critically acclaimed 2001 debut album FYA. This collaboration between I Grade Records and the Midnite band features 15 killer tracks that resonate with pure consciousness. Dezarie has a mesmerizing voice that is more reminiscent of music originating from Africa than reggae.After receiving Atlanta's Best New Female reggae Artist award in 2001: Dezarie returned to her native island of St. Croix. Since that time: she has been working closely with Midnite: the fruits of which can be heard on """Gracious Mama Africa"""". Released on the Afrikan Roots Lab label in 2003: this album further germinates the lyrical seeds planted on FYA.
Gracious Mama Africa transports the incredible voice of Dezarie to a whole new level - the highest heights. Midnite's trademark sound is fully displayed on this album: which was given Ireggae’s award for “Best Album of 2003â€. Momentous bass lines: classic one-drop drumming and the bubbling of Ron Benjamin on keyboards prevail throughout: accentuated by charismatic guitar playing. This will be the first time Dezarie sings for the people of St. Croix in over two years."""""""""
