Hezron goes deep on third album

Acclaimed reggae artiste Hezron is hoping that fans will gain a deeper understanding of who he is with his latest body of work titled M.O.A.M. (Man On A Mission), which was released last Friday.

The 17-track set is largely self-produced, with credits being given to Tads Records on a single titled The Rising Sun. It addresses the troubling issue of abuse among Jamaican children. Additional credits are given to Devon Bradshaw, Leroy Roman, Rohan Dwyer and Triple L for their contributions.

"I'm hoping that with this project, they [listeners] will realise who Hezron is -- who really Hezron is, musically. I think even though they are fans of the music, there are still fans who really don't understand the depth. They probably look at it from a surface. So with this project, I hope they take away the level and the width of Hezron. It's deeper than the surface. And I hope they realise that I want to evolve and take this thing to another level," he said.

Recorded in Kingston, the album features some of Jamaica's greatest musicians including Dean Fraser (saxophone), Kirk 'Kirkle Dove' Bennett (drums), and Robbie Lyn (keyboards). On a lyrical front, the album embodies feel-good vibes with motivational and inspirational concepts that encourage patience and resilience.

Noting that this is his third album, Hezron said more attention was paid to its production and there was greater experimentation with international genres.

Following the album's release, Hezron has a few other stints lined up, including a release party at Sky Beach Negril on August 27.