In 2005, I Wayne made his debut on VP Records with the album, Lava Ground. His powerful, distinct voice and conscious lyrics scored him three hit singles, "Can't Satisfy Her," "Living In Love," and the huge hit and title track "Lava Ground," (the melody later became the backing on the 'Lava Splash Riddim'). The album starts off emphasizing his sweet, high-pitched voice over just a guitar on the track "Life Seeds." "Rastafari Liveth," features wailing rock guitars and warns about the dangers of technology, while "More Life," talks about the superiority of living naturally. It picks up with the more roots-oriented, "Don't Worry," and "Mama And Papa," two of my favorite songs. "Nah Draw Nil" is another roots tune and "Bleacher," off the 'Black Shade Riddim,' is a good listen as well. Amongst those tunes are the three big hits "Lava Ground," off the 'Lava Splash Riddim,' "Can't Satisfy Her," off the 'Father Jungle Rock Riddim,' and "Living In Love," off the 'Hard Times Riddim.' Although his high pitched style can be tiresome at times, this album is a well balanced new-age roots album.
-KT
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