Daily Reggae Artist Profile: Jimmy Cliff advises up-and-coming artists to ‘Give the best of yourself’
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Daily Reggae caught up with reggae icon, Jimmy Cliff, to learn about the creation of his incredible new album, “Refugees”, and to hear his advice for up-and-coming artists.
Jimmy, your new album, “Refugees” came out wonderful. What was unique about making this album?
It was a long journey, it took a few years.
Did you write the songs while playing the guitar, or did some of the lyrics and themes come to you at different times?
Playing guitar, at different times. Each song of this album did not happen at the same time.
You are a global reggae icon and you always push yourself to make new and creative music. From a creativity standpoint, how is “Refugees” different than your previous albums?
The lyrics and the melodies are different. However, all albums are different.
“Security” by Jimmy Cliff is the Daily Reggae Song of the Day.
