Tarrus Riley

Not even ten chariots with horses can stop this new Reggae voice on the scene&hellip- no: its not a novelty act: but one that is destined for legendary status. A &lsquo-natural&rsquo- man of superb talent has risen like a Phoenix&hellip-some would say: its Jah will. Coming from the combination of a Nurse and a Singer: &ldquo-healing music&rdquo- is how he appropriately describes his music. Tarrus Riley has thrown his hat in the race: with a no-doubt approach that says: &ldquo-I&rsquo-m here to stay&rdquo-.The singer who gave us &ldquo-Larger than Life&rdquo- and &ldquo-Barber Chair&rdquo- on his first album Challenges on the Yaman Label: is back at it: and even better than before. His sophomore album Parables: is currently being distributed by VP records. Parables&hellip-&rsquo-a simple story illustrating a moral or religious lesson&rsquo-. The album is suitably titled: as each song is a lesson from the book of life. Boasting 14 original tracks out of 15: produced by the multi-faceted Dean Fraser: Parables is a respectable achievement for this young artiste.His mother: Lavern: has been a strong supporter of his music from day one. He was originally produced by his father: Singer Jimmy Riley: on his label &lsquo-Love &amp- Promotion&rsquo-. Tarrus also gained experience from Heavy Beat and Main Street: while teaching himself how to play the keyboard and percussion instruments&hellip-Kette: Congo and Bongo. He views his cooking similar to his music. He says every man seasons his pot different: and for him: each instrument that makes up a song: is the same as each seasoning that makes up the pot. No wonder Tarrus&rsquo- music is always a potpourri of musical progressions: melodies and not to mention the soulful voice that he has become known for.The Title track: Parables written by Tarrus on Max Romeo&rsquo-s Three Blind Mice rhythm: cautions us to &lsquo-read between the lines&rsquo-. Tarrus said its the first he has ever done a cover version of someone else&rsquo-s song: John Legend&rsquo-s: &ldquo-Stay With You&rdquo-. This song will prove to be one of the perpetual classics from Tarrus Riley. &ldquo-She&rsquo-s Royal&rdquo- is the kind of song that creeps up on you: with an excellent arrangement. The anthemic &ldquo-Lion Paw&rdquo- offers a stamp of approval: with rhythm. And then Della Manley helps to bring us home to &ldquo-Family&rdquo-: a real groove-finder capped off by a melodious chorus. Sold! Tarrus Riley: young: gifted and Bold!