Kingston,
Jamaica-Nov. 3-After
touring and recording with Grammy winning reggae/dancehall artist
Shaggy since 1998, acclaimed guitarist Robert “Dubwise”
Browne has
decided to leave the band to put all of his energies into pursuing
his solo career as an instrumentalist.
Browne’s
new project, “Groovy
Love Thing,”
is scheduled to be released independently in January of 2015. “Groovy
Love Thing”
will be distributed by Zojak Worldwide digitally, and Browne is
currently in discussions regarding distribution of physical copies of
the CD.
“Although
I've released two albums since working with Shaggy, I figured that
this was the necessary step I had to take now towards being committed
to my own music and career,” said
Browne. “Shaggy
& Valley Touring, Ltd, (his touring company) are disappointed
with my decision but they gave me their blessing and said if I should
ever want to return, my position as guitar player in his band will be
available.”
As
an essential part of his signature groove and crossover sound,
Browne recorded with Shaggy on his albums “Lucky
Day” (2002),
“Clothes
Drop”
(2005), “Summer
In Kingston” (nominated
for Grammy in 2012) and “Out
Of Many One Music” (2013).
About
Robert “Dubwise”
Browne’s
New Project
The
first single "Groovy Little Thing" will be released early
this month. The project is a compilation of popular Jamaican reggae
songs from the past decade and rearranged in what would be considered
smooth jazz format. Browne,
whose influences include Jimi Hendrix, Lee Ritenour and Joe Satriani,
released his first solo album, the critically acclaimed “Robert
Dubwise: Birth” in
2004.
“I
am happy with how the songs on “Groovy
Love Thing”
are turning out,” said
Browne. “It's
been a while since I've put this much focus and energy in a project -
my
previous release was in 2010 (“Electrifying
Grooves Of DiVersion”)
and I'm excited to get it out for everyone to hear what I've done
with these songs.”
About
Robert “Dubwise”
Browne’s
New Website:
With
the release of the single "Groovy Little Thing" Browne will
be launching his new website, which will feature information, photos,
and songs from all of albums that you can hear, and you can also
follow links to buy his products as well as links to his social
media sites. It will also include concert dates and will be updated
with new information periodically.
About
Robert “Dubwise”
Browne
Robert
“Dubwise”
Browne comes
by his talent honest—he
hails from one of Jamaica’s
most prestigious musical families. His father, renowned
bassist/producer Glen Browne, head of Island Treasure Records, has
worked with everyone from Ziggy Marley to jazz greats Monty Alexander
and Delfeayo Marsalis and is currently touring with Tarrus Riley. His
twin brother, bassist Richard “Shams”
Browne has
produced some of dancehall’s
hottest riddims. His uncle, producer Cleveland “Clevie”
Browne was a
member of the famed classic dancehall duo Steely and Clevie. Uncle
Dalton Browne has was influential in launching the Big Ship label
with reggae great Freddie McGregor.
Throughout
his illustrious career, Robert “Dubwise”
Browne has
had the opportunity to tour the world, including opening for the
Rolling Stones with Shaggy. He performed a solo set with his own band
at Reggae Sunsplash 2006 in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. He has also toured
and recorded with NBC’s
“The
Voice”
season five winner Tessanne Chin, Burning Spear, Jimmy Cliff, Toots
Hibbert, Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers, Morgan Heritage, Monty
Alexander, Damian "Jr Gong" Marley, Julian Marley, Heather
Headley, Beres Hammond, Tarrus Riley, Sly & Robbie and more. In
1998, Browne made history by playing on Lauryn Hill’s
iconic album, “The
Miseducation of Lauryn Hill,” which
went on to win several Grammy awards including Album of the Year.
Follow
Robert “Dubwise”
Browne, (aka
Dubz):
www.robertdubwise.com
http://instagram.com/robertdubwise
www.facebook.com/robertdubwise http://www.youtube.com/robertdubwise
http://instagram.com/robertdubwise
www.facebook.com/robertdubwise http://www.youtube.com/robertdubwise
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Rani Shelah Moody, 2014
