Bobby Hustle ” Proof of Concept ” Album now out!
Bobby Hustle album ” Proof of Concept ” is out and worth supporting. He is someone who sings what he lives and lives what he sings. I’ll be real with ya, I only heard his music last year, and as usual seemed late to the game, none the less, after seeing him live, and meeting him, I realized that he wasn’t a typical Cali-roots reggae sound.. far from it. His approach to the music is unique, and he shares the journey in way that embraces others while respecting each ones unique shared vision of Right. Brother is deep, and the tunes catchy. In keeping with the Lion Order, he celebrates positivity in a manner that embraces Rastafari Livity. Rather than being cliche he shares with you his challenges and overcomings. Bobby Hustle includes a host of guest artists which sheds light on who he is inspired by, while proudly exclaiming Jah Love is Taller than a mountain in harmony with Mikey General.
When planning out the cover for the album, it was important to really get to know Bobby, and make something that would speak to his voyage. The theme of water and boats are regular on this album, and Biblical references to boats felt like a good place to start. As someone on a ship, having his friends present was important in reality and in the painting, so we wanted to have a diversity of people, with a highlight on the guest artists and the sound system. Lutan Fyah, Mikey General, Koro Fyah, and Perfect Giddamani are all in the background, with a general feeling of ” Free Up” like the tune. From linking with Bobby Hustle, I noticed he seems to be introverted, though he is out going.. and this is why he is sitting alone, with a serious look. Much of Bobby’s voyage in life has been spent, thinking, waiting and being separated, for many reasons, including awaiting a verdict on a case which left him in limbo for years in Costa Rico. This stage of life, sequences of waiting for justice is in the water under Bobby in the painting. ” I had to hold my head up above the water, Won’t a lamb to slaughter, gotta keep that Lion Order always ” from the tune ” Rock my Boat”
The Purple Lion shirt, reflects how reggae and hip hop have covered Bobby since his youth and the “S” on his hat symbolizes Seattle, his home town. His appreciation and love for those who helped him on his journey is regularly expressed, ” Love me like you do ” directed to a woman, isn’t a sappy tune, it lends a hand to a love tune that is simply appreciative. There are tunes that party feeling, just like the painting, and the humor and clever lines that have countless Jamaican references give a smile that any Reggae lover can relate to. Enjoy your Soursop juice and your spliff, Bobby is.. “Right Now” and on his “Day Off”.
Thank you for more than the inclusion, thank you for the heartfelt communications that help everyone. Respect. Jah Bless.
Big Up Loud City for a great production and more, Big Up Steve Topple from Reggaeville, who has a superb review of the music, check it out. Here are the links to where you can get the PROOF OF CONCEPT album: https://hustle.smmlinkup.com/proofofconcept?fbclid=IwAR0NvKYGTG7zqjhOebWoimeGpXXpkRBhctdCWEUV_-tPObf-rv6kwLpIirI
Official Bobby Hustle website: BobbyHustle.com
Bobby Hustle and Ras Elijah Tafari at the Oregon Reggae Fest.
Tunes on the album:
Bobby with Original Piece.