Get ready to take a fresh new trip down to the ‘Love Shack’! This is the new release from the upcoming album Classic Hits In A Reggae Groove, a bold project that pairs original vocalists with a collection of Jamaica’s finest musicians to reimagine massive hits in true reggae style.
https://open.spotify.com/track/4C3o23IbJYlpRqQMaZIeDy?si=845a2acfe49f467eThe band behind the project, Kingston Sound System, have created this new-imagining of The B-52's classic track ‘Love Shack’ using the original vocal takes combined with a live Jamaican reggae band. The unmistakable vocals from Fred Schneider and Kate Pierson sound at home inside of a wall of skanking guitars and pulsating horns, creating a sun-drenched version of a track named by Rolling Stone as one of the greatest of all time.
https://open.spotify.com/track/4C3o23IbJYlpRqQMaZIeDy?si=845a2acfe49f467eEvery track featured on Classic Hits In A Reggae Groove has been recorded with the involvement and the blessing of the featured artists. No AI, no recording tricks, this is the real deal. Recorded in Jamaica, the album boasts a band of reggae royalty—veterans who’ve played with Ziggy Marley, Peter Tosh, Sly & Robbie, and Wyclef Jean. The album delivers hits infused with a reggae twist that feel timeless, vibrant and beautifully grounded in tradition.
Originally released on their 1989 album Cosmic Thing, ‘Love Shack’ was an immediate hit, reaching Number Three on the Billboard Hot 100, and topping the charts across the world. The track became the most-successful of The B-52s’ nearly 50-year career, with ‘Love Shack’ still standing up as a joyous and upbeat dance floor-filler. Now, Kingston Sound System present a sun-soaked reggae version, moving the good times from the dance floor to the beach side.