Sanchez releases new album Jamdown
Veteran lovers’ rock singer Sanchez has dropped a new album title Jamdown.
The 10-track set — out today, April 11, via VPAL Music — features original songs co-written with producer Kenneth Thompson with contributions from Paul Gauntlett, Wayne Armond, and Tafina Wilson.
The artiste describes Jamdown as “extremely intimate and something almost everyone can relate to”.
He and producer Kenneth Thompson co-wrote three tracks on the album — Hot Girl, Disloyalty, and the title number.
Thompson is the sole writer of the remaining songs, which include Clean Like A Whistle and Desperate Man.
On the title track, Sanchez reflects on the state of his homeland, Jamaica, while also highlighting its natural beauty and the strength of its people. “I relate to the lyrics of Jamdown deeply just because I am a true product of the place,” he said.
In addition to Thompson, Sanchez worked with multi-instrumentalist Paul Gauntlett. Arrangements and harmonies were handled by Wayne Armond of Chalice, along with Tafina Wilson.
Production credits also go to Thompson for Kenergi Music.
Best known for dancehall standards like Never Dis di Man and Loneliness, Sanchez was born Kevin Jackson in Kingston, Jamaica.
He career has grown to him being regarded as dancehall royalty.
His extensive catalogue includes hit songs like I Can’t Wait, Pretty Girl, Old Friends, One In A Million, and Fall In Love.
He credits divine guidance for his four-decade-long career.
“God Almighty is the master of this universe. He has kept me thus far, and staying true to Him allows me to be true to my music,” said Sanchez.