Kurt Riley adds his touch to Beres' album

DJ/producer Kurt Riley is proud to be associated with the current No. 1 album on the Billboard Reggae album chart.

He produced the track My Kinda Girl, which is featured on Beres Hammond's chart-topping album Never Ending.

"To be a part of a No. 1 album by Beres Hammond is a great feeling. Tell the bartender to put all drinks on my tab. Once again, I am a part of history," said Riley in a media release.

He spoke about how the collaboration with Hammond came about.

"I took a chance and approached Beres with the assistance of a few people, plus, he was good friends with my dad, the late Winston Riley. When we spoke, he agreed over a few conversations and meetings with him and sometimes his manager Mervis Walsh. I didn't just want to be that person who just wanted a Beres record. I wanted to produce a track that he would feel proud of when he heard and realised what it was that I could do. Like a father, I wanted him to be proud of me," said Riley.

Riley had long been an admirer of Hammond's work. He shared his thoughts about the veteran crooner's extensive catalogue and body of work.

"Well, based on my experience, I admire his love, passion, simplicity, and humility towards his music. He has spoken to me about life through music and the way he chooses his words to sit well with every melody and frequency that his voice encounters. Conversations, opinions, question and answers are what you will hear in the song My Kinda Girl," he said.

Riley said the response to My Kinda Girl has been overwhelming, noting that some fans admitted that they didn't see him doing that type of production.

Earlier this year, Riley was featured on another Billboard no. 1 album. He produced the track Trouble, which is featured on Romain Virgo's Lovesick album.