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August 05, 2005
The Pressure Is On Stirring Excitement Among Reggae Fans
Tsuni Records
For Immediate Release
August 5, 2005
The Pressure Is On Reggae Fans
Conscious reggae music has a new rising star and his solo debut
cd is surprising and delighting listeners. The Pressure Is
On, the highly anticipated album by St. Thomas’ Pressure, was
released on June 18. The release coincided with Pressure’s
performance at the Sierra Nevada World Music Festival in
California.
Pressure, born Delyno Brown, rose to popularity in the Virgin
Islands and in regional and national reggae circles as a member
of the Star Lion Family reggae group. The members decided to
pursue solo careers and Pressure linked with the talented Dean
Pond and Eno Stafford of Studio 340, who produced The Pressure
Is On. Single releases from The Pressure Is On have already
been well received by awaiting fans in the Virgin Islands. But
it is track number 13, No Limitation that is creating a buzz
among reggae fans everywhere. On track number 6, famed lover’s
rock singer Glen Washington joins Pressure on When Dem Come.
"It’s really a blessing to bring forth this album, because I
really worked hard on it," Pressure says. "It’s really straight
from the heart. I’m excited to spread the message to the four
corners of the earth." Pressure says that the cd has tracks
that people from all walks of life will appreciate. The music,
beats and arrangements are top notch.
"The Pressure Is On" is also the first release from Tsuni
Records, owned and managed by Virgin Islander Tony Blacks.
"The V.I. has a distinct sound," says Tony Blacks. "Pressure is
combining consciousness with roots and dancehall style. All the
songs are very deep. To me every song is a hit," Tony Blacks
says of the cd. He laments on the state of mainstream reggae.
"There has been a stray away from conscious reggae," Tony
Blacks says. On a brighter note, "the V.I. is bringing back the
consciousness," he says.
"The Pressure Is On" is available on-line at www.viroots.com,
www.cdbaby.com/tsunirecords, www.ebreggae.com and
www.vprecords.com.
Posted by BIGBAER at August 5, 2005 10:53 AM
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