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November 21, 2006
Fantan Mojah - Hail The King to be Re-Released in Jamaica
Fantan to re-release 'Hail the King' in Jamaica, even though plans for his second album for Greensleeves has hit a major stumbling block since his fallout with Downsound Records.
"Hail the Man did well in Europe but it was never really released on a widescale in Jamaica, so that's what I am looking to do now," he said, adding that negotiations between himself and Downsound were continuing regarding his contractual obligations to indie label, Greensleeves Records.
"Mi ah ah leave the island this week fi perform ah Suriname, and mi ah go do a couple of college shows inna the US. Songs like 'World Peace' and 'Jah Time' big pon the college market right now. I am focussing on songs of upliftment for my black people. No gunshot inna head songs from Fantan Mojah, yu nah go see that, righteousness and peace me a defend," he said.
Other Fantan songs which are reportedly doing well are the roots rock influenced 'When Am I Going to See You Again' and 'Heart Cries Out'. The dancehall song, 'Watch It Mek We Dun Dem' on the Breath of Fire rhythm was also a radio favourite. When it was released last December, the 'Hail the King' album sold well and even occupied the #1 position on the local album charts for a few weeks.