Always willing to push boundaries, Al Third reaches out to fans with different tastes on his latest songs which were released in July. “Mood Right Now” is for the dancehall heads, while “Only When Close” caters for lovers.
The singer produced both songs which he believes can favor in Jamaica, long considered an indiscriminate music market.
“Jamaica's musical landscape is quite diverse and there's a place for all types of music. Oftentimes we underestimate what Jamaicans tend to be drawn to. There's a place for the softer side, not just for the ladies but for the man to sing and dance with his woman when in that mood,” said Al Third. “We need balance, so we have raving songs and we have songs for the lovers.”
While he is into ‘raving’ songs, Al Third admits his bias for ballads with a pop feel. On several of his previous songs including “Lone Face”, “Live The Fun” and a cover of Sam Smith’s “I’m Not The Only One”, he shows that music out of Jamaica is not limited to dancehall and roots-reggae.
“Yes, ballads are my strength and my core as a soulful singer. It's the connection through the music and the words and emotions for me. I love love in its true, authentic form and that is where my lyrics are rooted,” he explained.
“Lone Face” and “Live The Fun” are from “Endless Possibilities”, his four-song EP which was released in 2017.
Born in Kingston, Al Third first came to prominence in 2006 as a member of the harmony trio, One Third. That year, they won the popular Digicel Rising Stars talent contest in Jamaica.
He went solo in 2013.
Written By Howard Campbell