Roache channels old-school vibe on new rhythm

Renowned music producer Richard Roache is at it again with another impressive rhythm, this one titled 'Santa Jamaica'.

The 16-track project was produced by his Digital One Music label and officially released on September 26. A high-energy fusion of dancehall, mento, and Afrobeat, the project was inspired by Sly and Robbie's 'Fever Pitch' and features a host of talented artistes, including Tifa, Elephant Man, Lukie D, Singer J, RDX, Delly Ranx, Singer J, and Yahsha Elishua.

"I'm a lover of old-school sounds from the '80's and the '90's, so this project reflects that. Being born in the late '70's, I grew up on the original drum and bass then transitioned into the digital era," Roache highlighted. "With people saying the modern sound has shifted, I wanted to dabble in a mix of modern with futuristic sounds, dipping into the old-school sound."

No stranger to hits, Roache is appreciative of the response to the rhythm so far, with the first single Can't Cancel Me by Tifa skyrocketing to number one on the iTunes Reggae charts in the US. It has also been added to iHeart Radio stations as well as added to international radio station rotations in the US, the Caribbean, London, and Europe.

"Digital One is always one to fuse sounds but never to take away the authentic sound of what Jamaican music is. We're looking forward to nothing but growth and delivering what fans deserve to hear in reggae and dancehall spaces," Roache said. The rhythm was completed in just a few days, and Roache was quick to praise the Digital One team for its work.

"I'm never one to keep all the glory without praising my entire team, so I'm extremely grateful," Roache stated. Tifa, who has been working closely with Roache, is very upbeat about the project.

"I can say easily that this is one solid body of work," Tifa said. Plans are in place for the release of a part two of the rhythm.