Listen to just one of MaGowan's songs, you are certain
to be left craving for more. His music is akin to
a journey exploring life's varying pathways utilizing
a heartfelt sound of hope and inspiration along with
verses of reality- often bitter sweet.
A young man at first glance but an old soul once
listened to, his is a voice of no limit. MaGowan permeates
practically all genres (Reggae, R&B, Hip Hop to
name a few) partnered with the kind of delivery unsurpassed
in the industry today. Yet his core of humility and
appreciation for life's daily lessons are the driving
factors certain to ensure his success.
Standing in his company translates to a silent exchange
of emotion while listening to his music needs no translation.
The words are prophetic, straight forward yet bursting
with metaphor.
The first three singles for release are Reggae tracks,
Cold World, Condolence and Introspection all speaking
to the tumultuous times we are facing in Jamaica and
around the world. The pre-release CD offers a small
glimpse into MaGowan's upcoming album entitled The
Heart of Kingston.
Cold World opens the CD as the first of three, it
is on the Spiritual War rhythm, and is the same rhythm
that spawned Gyptian's Serious Times. Cold World is
an analysis of the world today and is not focused
solely on Jamaica. Instead the song contends that
Jamaica is not alone in her struggles, lyrically painting
an universal picture that connects us all.
The second track Condolence was recorded as a public
out cry sending essential words of comfort to the
mothers of the two girls raped and murdered earlier
this year in rural Jamaica. The song, however, stretches
way beyond the perimeters of rural Jamaica, makes
its way through the nation and then soars far beyond
our shores, applicable to mothers globally. Its refrain,
"oh woman no cry, oh woman no cry," is at
first reminiscent of Bob Marley's song, No Woman No
Cry, that association ends with the rhetorical question,
"but how can I tell you not to cry?" This
question seals the song's message of solemn tears
unable to be quelled by helpless bystanders.
MaGowan's third offering, Introspection, is also
an ode to a three month old baby that was killed a
couple weeks ago. He calls, in this song for the nation
to stand at attention while he takes a discerning
voyage into the hearts of the "youths."
Introspection assigns personal responsibility and
accountability while attempting to reason with those
participating in the senseless killing now rocking
the nation. Most profoundly, he opens a door to change
just by initiating the notion that "it's all
right, you can love."
Well rounded, passionate, in pursuit of his dreams,
this gifted young man is poised to open our eyes to
a world of music but begins with what is nearest and
dearest to his heart
.Reggae.