MIAMI GARDENS – A Reggae Tribute To Michael Jackson is the new 18 track compilation album from Jamaican born and Miami raised Kashief Lindo. Singing some of Michael Jackson’s most popular and meaningful songs, Kashief wails his alto over original arrangements adapted to rhythms that cover the spectrum of Jamaican popular music. From ska beats to rock steady, reggae to dancehall flavors, he portrays MJ’s signature vocals.
Starting with the first track, the popular sing-along, ‘Wanna Be Starting Something’ followed by ‘The Way You Make Me Feel’, both are done on addictive, upbeat ska rhythms, setting the pace for a joyful, sound-alike ride of Jackson favorites. The catchy selections include ‘Man In The Mirror’, ‘Will You Be There’ and ‘I’ll Be There’ the latter featuring sibling Nikesha Lindo. Moving on, he brings us the touching ‘Earth Song,’ which is truly striking, the infectious groove of ‘Butterfly’, which is delivered as beautifully as the name would imply, and the solemn rock steady ‘Man Of War. Continuing, ‘Don’t Stop till You Get Enough and ‘Liberian Girl’ are voiced on dancehall style rhythms. Not to be outshown is the lovers rock, ‘She Is Out Of my Life’, followed by the traditional reggae vibes of ‘Never Can Say Goodbye’
Produced by reggae’s legendary Willie Lindo, who also doubles as guitarist, the album shines with other top knotch musicians such as Robbie Shakespeare, Paul Douglas, Robbie Lyn, Computer Paul, Charles Farquharson and Kashief Lindo.A Tribute To Michael Jackson is the latest of the singer/producer’s –father/son’s remarkable collaboration of 11 prior albums and the result of a venture which started when Kashief was in grade school.
Kashief says, “I love what I do. The making of this album was an adventurous pursuit and a lot of work but I really enjoyed doing it”. He further explains “I grew up listening to Michael Jackson. I have always latched onto his music. He played a big role in my development. He, along with Beres Hammond, has greatly influenced me as a singer, and this is my tribute to him”
