Bunny Rugs – the lead singer of Third World, one of the most successful international pop Reggae band since 1980s – unleashes his new studio album TIME, today, September 11th off his own label Raw Edge Productions distributed exclusively by VPAL.
Featuring Rugs’ infectious pop and rock Reggae vibes and top-notch live instrumentation and production, his new album will stand the test of TIME. in the ever-changing world, Bunny Rugs proves that some things remain constant and love conquers all.
Those familiar with the Third World band (“96 Degrees In The Shade”7 “Reggae Ambassador”) will undoubtedly recognize the inspirational vocal style that Rugs helped translate into an international pop sound. Songs on Bunny’s new solo album like “Don’t Give It Up” and “Never Gonna Give Up” boast the quintessential roots rock Reggae sound, while plaintive love ballads like “It’s Time,” “Just Deny,” “We’ve Got The Formula” and “Settling Down” will strike a chord among soul aficionados. Fans will also enjoy the soft Reggae rock heard on “Heaven Sent – Dat Feeling” and “Bed Of Roses” and the easy pop listening evoked on “What Kinda Man.”
The album’s first single “Land We Love” is a modern day praise anthem celebrating Jamaica’s 50th year of independence. The proceeds from the single will benefit their charity Jamaica Children’s Heart Fund / Chain of Hope. The accompanying video, directed by Ras Tingle, features cameos from Dean Fraser, bassist Taddy P, Cat Coore and Tony “Ruption” Williams of Third World.
BUNNY RUGS “Land We Love” REGGAE MUSIC 2012
TIME employs the same illustrious musical standards that has earned Third World numerous hits and countless awards over the past 39 years. Rugs’ top notch cast of producers and songwriters includes: the music mixing and mastering maestros Rohan Dwyer & Steven Stanley, aforementioned Mikie Bennett, Jamaica’s premiere drum & bass duo Sly & Robbie, saxophonist Dean Fraser, Augustus “Gussie” Clarke, Dean Pond of Rymshot, Delroy Pottinger, Sheldon “Young Veterans” Pennicott, Anthony “506” Blair, Elise Kelly of Irie FM and Richard “Bello” Bell, who co-wrote seven of the album’s fifteen tracks with Rugs.
Third World was formed in 1973 and has released over 20 albums and Rugs himself has released 5 solo albums. Bunny Rugs has been nominated 10 times for the prestigious Grammy Awards as a member of Third World.
Collectively, Third World has received numerous awards, including the New York City Ambassador Award in November 2009 at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, the 1986 United Nations Peace Medal and Jamaica Music Industry Awards for Best Show Band in 1992 and 1996 respectively. Bunny Rugs, along with his bandmates Cat Coore and Richard Daley, are the spokespersons for the Jamaica Children’s Heart Fund / Chain of Hope.
