From the 90s up to now, Ward 21 has been churning
out hit after hit and has blessed the ears of Dancehall fans worldwide with
great music. The trio recently wrapped a 16 show European tour dubbed “Still
Disturbed”, a tour like no other. Ward 21’s Kunley McCarthy gave a taste of
why Still Disturbed was so different from all others by highlighting the purpose was to bring attention to their newest
album, “Still Disturbed”. “Usually we tour as artistes giving a concert based on past hits and any new
material we have to offer which is usually always fun but because of the album’s
release, the fans seemed a lot more eager so the energy was at a fever pitch
right through to the end.”
The group
also took another act on the road with them for this tour, Marcy Chin – a young
Dancehall artiste who they say took every step as a learning experience and fit
right in just like “one of the guys”. Ward 21 has been doing great things since
they first stepped on the scene and now they are helping to grow Dancehall by
witnessing and aiding in the growth of other performers.
The name
“Still Disturbed” is an ode to Ward 21’s very first album which was entitled
'Mentally Disturbed’. It also speaks to the fact that even after 16 years in
the business as artistes and changes in musical style, they are still producing
great music and will never disappoint their fans.
The
'Still Disturbed' album will be launched in Jamaica and promoted in the region
by later this year which will keep them steady on their musical campaign to do their
part in returning the root sound of dancehall music. Kunley McCarthy says “Music evolves but we are seeing the identity
and quality fall because the original sound is slowly fading away to a point
where, without the heavy Jamaican accents of the artistes, it doesn’t even
sound Jamaican anymore. We will continue touring the world and flying Jamaica's
flag with AUTHENTIC dancehall and reggae music as long as we have life.”
Ward 21
and the “Still Disturbed” album will be promoting Jamaican sounding music and as
always, giving upcoming artistes a chance to seize their opportunity in the
music business.
