In the year 2000, DJ Junior Kelly burst onto the reggae charts and into public consciousness with the impossibly catchy love song, "Love So Nice." More hits followed, including the cultural anthem, "Rise." However, on his debut disc, RISE, "Love So Nice" is missing; Jetstar had placed it on another label's compilation album, thus losing the rights for Kelly's own album. They followed that gaffe with another--using photos of the dashing DJ looking like an ex-con.
But Kelly--brother of the late DJ Jim Kelly--shows every indication of rising above any obstacles. He "sing-jays" Sizzla style, but also sings well. A gifted songwriter, he seems determined to explore his talents, writing hard tunes like "Purified," witty pop songs like "My Heart," and even Delta blues like "Weep." That versatility initially confused many fans--is he a lover's rock or roots artist? Such distinctions notwithstanding, Kelly is a breath of fresh air on the reggae scene, and his eclectic, poetic approach is exciting.
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