O.C. Roberts finds gold in Chyna
They are artists from different eras, but singers O.C. Roberts and Chyna Nicole found common ground when recording "Having my Baby", a cover of the 1974 hit by Paul Anka and Odia Coates.
Their reggae version is from "O.C. Roberts And Friends", Roberts' seven-song EP released in April by his O.C. Roberts Music label and Tuff Gong International.
"Chyna Nicole has got a very beautiful and unique voice that the fans like, so I am sure when they hear this track it will draw them to O.C. Roberts," said Roberts, a longtime resident of Detroit.
He has been singing "Having my Baby" since the 1970's when he was resident singer at the Bohemia Club in his native Kingston, Jamaica.
Chyna Nicole was born in New York to Jamaican parents. She has been recording for over 10 years and has made a name in dancehall circles with songs like "Take me to The Moon" and "Let it be For Justice".
"O.C. Roberts And Friends" contains four songs by Roberts, including reggae interpretations of The Jacksons' "Never Can Say Goodbye" and Johnny Cash's "Ring of Fire".
Other featured artists on the mini set are Glen Washington, Carl Malcolm and Ansell Collins.
Written By Howard Campbell