Papa San - Real & Personal

Published Thursday 26th October 2006
Papa San - Real & Personal

STYLE: Reggae
RATING 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8
OUR PRODUCT CODE: 16148-3946
DISTRIBUTION: GospoCentric 828767128023
FORMAT: CD Album
DISCS: 1
RELEASE DATE: 2006-02-28
PRICE: £9.97 RRP £14.99

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Reviewed by Paul Poulton

It's unbecoming to slather praise on a fellow member of the human race, but there are moments on this CD worthy of giving Papa a good slap (on the back, of course). Some followers of his previous work may not be altogether happy with the clinical construction of this album, which just happens to coincide with his move from Jamaica to Florida. Eddie "Trendsetta" Perez (who is now a Christian and formerly produced people like Ashanti and KRS-1) helped record and write it. "Good To Me" is such an excellent song, with its tense synthesized figure running throughout, and Papa's fun but real lyrics, how often do we say that God has been "nice to me"? Not very, but it's true, maybe we should say it more often. Most agreeable are the dulcet female vocals which carry the melody of the songs around which Papa's dancehall style vocals weave. A flirtation with reggaeton, the Spanish hip-hop vibe, can be heard on "Stand Strong". Papa's work before he became a Christian was pivotal in helping reggae move forward, and his work after his supernatural conversion continues to mine the rich seam of reggae's history whilst also digging deeper.


Sample Track Listing:
1. More Life [mp3] [ogg] 
2. For You Lord [mp3] [ogg] 
3. Good To Me [mp3] [ogg] 
4. Oh Zion [mp3] [ogg] 
5. Jus' Seh Di Word [mp3] [ogg] 
6. He's Coming [mp3] [ogg] 
7. Tell Me Why [mp3] [ogg] 
8. Come Out A Di Building [mp3] [ogg] 
9. It's All About You [mp3] [ogg] 
10. Cornerstone [mp3] [ogg] 
11. Stand Strong [mp3] [ogg] 

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Reader Comments

Posted by emmanuel nkeramihigo in Kampala-Uganda @ 20:04 on Jun 18 2006

papa san may not be aware but he is one great contributor to the kingdom of God.l long for atime he will come to share with Ugandans his lifestory and the need to abstain so as to fight AIDS.visit us at prime time edu-tainment rallies at makerere university in kampala.say hello to mama abigail.



Posted by minister rosa in brooklyn new york @ 08:36 on Dec 25 2006

Papa San is by far my favorite reggae gospel artist. I respect and admire him because of his thought-provoking lyrics and his ability to ride the rhythms like a jockey. I saw him minister live through music at a church concert in Brooklyn, New York, and I was on cloud nine. He even stayed afterward to sign autographs....he was so humble. May God bless Papa San as he continues to prove that the pen is mightier than the sword. His art transcends generations...I listen to his tracks with my teenagers and my little ones as well.



Posted by Nkeramihigo emmanuel in Kampala Uganda @ 18:42 on Feb 25 2008

You 2006 visit to kampala changed my life. I belived that God has the most talented and life changing entertainersbecause of your honourable and pure music and message
Long live Papa San. I am waiting for you again to come to Uganda



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