Stream Strictly Roots on HitFix, here: bit.ly/1DF8IHs
Purchase Strictly Roots on iTunes, here: apple.co/1zzk8II
Pre-Sale #2 On iTunes Reggae Album Charts
Stream "So Amazing" feat. J Boog, Jemere Morgan and Gil Sharone With Yahoo! Music: yhoo.it/1D22SCW
Catch Morgan Heritage on The "Strictly Roots" North American Tour This Spring with Special Guest Jemere Morgan
Tickets available at morganheritagemusic.com/tourdates
New York City/Jamaica - April 21st, 2015 - The Royal Family of Reggae, Morgan Heritage, have released their newest album, Strictly Roots, today. Stream it now on HitFix, here: bit.ly/1DF8IHs. The album, which has been available for pre-order since March 10th, 2015, has reached #2 on the iTunes Reggae Chart, and the first single, "Perform And Done" has received substantial rotation on commercial radio. The album is available in retail stores nationwide including Best Buy, Target, Walmart, and Barnes and Noble. Purchase Strictly Roots on iTunes, here: apple.co/1zzk8II or on Amazon, here: amzn.to/1OyYCe8. For more information, please visit: MorganHeritageMusic.com.
The sensational roots reggae quintet, which comprises siblings Peetah Morgan (vocals), Una Morgan (keyboard/vocals), Gramps Morgan (keyboard/vocals), Lukes Morgan (rhythm guitar) and Mr. Mojo Morgan (percussion/vocals), is undoubtedly one of contemporary reggae's most powerful forces on the global stage. Guided by sheer acumen and a passionate desire to make their already rich musical legacy even more impactful, Morgan Heritage, after much deliberation and contemplation, triumphantly delivers their latest album exclusively on their very own label CTBC (Cool To Be Conscious) Music Group.
Strictly Roots features a wide variety of guest performers including platinum selling pop/dancehall phenomenon, Shaggy; American reggae and R&B vocalist, J Boog; third generation ambassadors from the Morgan and Marley families, Jemere Morgan and Jo Mersa Marley; reggae sensation, Chronixx; lead singer Eric Rachmany from rock, world and reggae band, Rebelution; and Bobby Lee from the American Grammy-nominated pop reggae band, SOJA.
Morgan Heritage recently premiered "Wanna Be Loved" (ft. Eric Rachmany of Rebelution) with ThePier.org. On working with Morgan Heritage, Eric Rachmany of Rebelution told ThePier.org, "It's an honor to collaborate with Morgan Heritage. In my eyes they are one of the best Reggae bands of all time. Their style is like no other out there and their story is remarkable. They sent me 'Wanna Be Loved' and I immediately connected with the concept that each and every one simply wants to be loved for who they are." In addition, Morgan Heritage previously partnered with Billboard.com to premiere the video for their first single, "Perform And Done," as well as working with Yahoo! Music to premiere "So Amazing," the second single off the album.
Regarding the album, Una Morgan states, "We are thankful that the first album we've released as an independent label has been received so well. We hope our independent efforts will be an additional example for others to continue follow."
Morgan Heritage, which has established themselves as the premiere live group on the reggae circuit, is currently on tour in support of Strictly Roots. The tour also features third generation ambassador from the Morgan family, Jemere Morgan, as a special guest. In addition, Oxfam America, a global organization working to right the wrongs of poverty, hunger, and injustice, will be on site for select shows on the Strictly Roots tour. Regarding the partnership, Oxfam America's Outreach Project Manager, Bob Ferguson, added, "Oxfam America is pleased to be joining forces with Morgan Heritage and their fans to help right the wrongs of poverty and injustice. Oxfam America believes that music can change the world, and we look forward to working with The Royal Family of Reggae to help make some positive and real social change." For more information, please visit oxfamamerica.org.
The band also recently announced the release of their official fan community app, powered by TopFan. Available on all Apple iOS and Android devices, Morgan Heritage's official mobile community enables fans to listen to their music, watch music videos, read their latest news, enter contests, buy tickets to their upcoming tour, and much more. Download the app here: bit.ly/1DZNVS7.
Throughout 2015, Morgan Heritage will be touring in support of Strictly Roots, which was released on April 21st, 2015. Purchase Strictly Roots on iTunes, here: apple.co/1zzk8II.
Upcoming Shows:Apr. 21 Dimple Records In-Store Appearance Sacramento, CA
Apr. 21 Boardwalk Sacramento, CA
Apr. 22 Streetlight Records In-Store Appearance Santa Cruz, CA
Apr. 22 Moe's Santa Cruz, CA
Apr. 23 Mystic Theatre Petaluma, CA
Apr. 24 The Works In-Store Appearance Blue Lake, CA
Apr. 24 B.L. Casino & Hotel Blue Lake, CA
Apr. 25 El Rey Chico, CA
Apr. 26 Rasputin Music In-Store Appearance Oakland, CA
Apr. 26 The New Parish Oakland, CA
Apr. 27 Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas, NV
May 9 Dwight York Stadium Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago*
May 24 Bay Front Park Miami, FL*
Jun. 24 The Empire State Plaza w/ Maxi Priest Albany, NY*
Jun. 26 Pufferbellies Entertainment Complex Hyannis, MA*
Jun. 27 Old Port of Montreal (Ile Bonsecours) Montreal, QC*
Jun. 28 Groovin' In The Park, Roy Wilkens Park Queens, NY*
Jul. 2 Commodore Ballroom Vancouver, B.C.*
Jul. 3 Ska Festival/ Ship Point Victoria, B.C.*
Aug. 15 Festival Baia Das Gatas Praia, Cape Verde*
Nov. 30 Welcome To Jamrock Cruise Ocho Rios, Jamaica*
*Not Part of the "Strictly Roots" Tour
For more information, please visit:
Website: morganheritagemusic.com
Facebook: facebook.com/morgaheritage
Twitter: @morganheritage
Instagram: instagram.com/morganheritage
