Ginjah happy for response to new album

Reggae star Ginjah is ecstatic that his latest album, Music Is Mine, is streaming well internationally, popping up on several ethnic and music streaming charts worldwide since its release in October.

"It's a great look. My album came out too late for Grammy consideration but there is always next year. I am pleased with the feedback so far. We made it to several charts in Switzerland, Seychelles, Germany, France, and the respected World Music charts, and the tracks from the album are performing well in Gambia and Nigeria," Ginjah said.

The singer's 19-track album includes popular singles such as Immigration for which there is an official video, as well as Bring Back The Love and the title track.

"This album is personal because the phrase 'music is mine' is how I feel throughout everything, knowing I never gave up with all the trials and tribulations that come with the industry, but those formative years made me who I am. Through it all I never lost my way," Ginjah said.

Derrol Frazer of Rapid Production, one of the album's main producers, is pleased with the compilation, his first major reggae project.

"It was great working with Ginjah. He has an amazing ability to deliver his thoughts articulately through song and emotion. It was a joy, he is a brilliant writer. He did this album in like two weeks," Frazer said.

Frazer has been in the business for years, having worked closely with artistes as a road manager with Ikaya, and KipRich.

In the meantime, Ginjah is seeking to conquer the world with his brand of feel-good reggae.

"As long as my music transcends mediums, that makes it accessible to those who need it, I'm content," he said.

Ginjah is gearing up to engage in a mini-tour that will include cities such as Detroit, Los Angeles and Dallas.