Roots singer J Written will be in the United Kingdom this month to promote ‘Kaleidoscope’, his debut album which was released in June by Tafari Music. He will conduct listening sessions in Birmingham and London on October 23 and 24th, respectively.

Tafari Music is owned by Gary “Dr Dread” Himelfarb, founder of RAS Records, an American independent label that worked with major acts such as Culture, Israel Vibration and Gregory Isaacs during the 1980s and 1990s.

Himelfarb agreed to work with J Written after meeting him through music industry veteran Lloyd Evans.

Born in Kingston, Jamaica’s capital, J Written is from Payne Land, a tough working-class community that has inspired several of his songs.

In a recent interview with the Jamaica Observer newspaper, he said ‘Kaleidoscope’ is a reflection of his life in inner-city Jamaica.

“Every song I sing is a reflection of how I feel, what I see, and how I perceive the world in those moments. My journey led me to those opinions and my journey is ever-progressing, so I continue to learn and try my best to understand my actions, my words, my influence, my thoughts, and myself,” he explained.

Written By Howard Campbell