Strength in sound: Bugle and Agent Sasco deliver ‘Upliftment’ with Derrick Sound. Reggae Tastemaker

STRENGTH IN SOUND: BUGLE AND AGENT SASCO DELIVER ‘UPLIFTMENT’ WITH DERRICK SOUND

In a Kingston studio alive with rhythm and intent, Bugle and Agent Sasco joined Derrick Sound to record Upliftment. What began as a session grew into a statement, turning hardship into momentum through grounded beats and sharp lyricism.

The track opens Derrick Sound’s latest album, also titled Upliftment, blending firm reggae roots with polished modern sound. Its pulse steadies the listener while its message lifts them forward. Bugle’s calm delivery contrasts Sasco’s assertive tone, giving the song balance and drive.

UPLIFTMENT CALLS US TO STAY FOCUSED WHEN LIFE TESTS OUR RESOLVE

Upliftment calls listeners to stay focused when life tests their resolve. It connects reggae’s foundation to its future, showing that the genre’s spirit still moves with purpose. Available on digital platforms and a limited 12-inch vinyl, it stands as a clear reminder of reggae’s enduring strength.

ABOUT BUGLE

Strength in sound: Bugle and Agent Sasco deliver ‘Upliftment’ with Derrick Sound. Reggae Tastemaker

Roy “Bugle” Thompson grew up amid the rolling hills and rivers of Portland, Jamaica, where music was as natural as the breeze. Friends nicknamed him Bugle for the way his voice could call people together. 

Over the years, his raspy tones and heartfelt lyrics have carried stories of struggle, triumph and hope, earning him global respect and a lasting place in reggae’s conscious tradition.

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ABOUT AGENT SASCO

Strength in sound: Bugle and Agent Sasco deliver ‘Upliftment’ with Derrick Sound. Reggae Tastemaker

Growing up in Kingston’s Kintyre, Jeffrey Campbell honed sharp lyrics amid the city’s rhythm and chaos. Rising as Assassin, he ruled local sound systems before becoming Agent Sasco, blending dancehall fire with reggae depth. 

Collaborations with Kanye West and Kendrick Lamar, along with albums like Hope River, have marked his journey from the streets to global stages, establishing him as a defining voice in contemporary Jamaican music.

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ABOUT DERRICK SOUND

Strength in sound: Bugle and Agent Sasco deliver ‘Upliftment’ with Derrick Sound. Reggae Tastemaker

Derrick Sound rose from Geneva’s underground, turning small clubs into electrifying spaces with deep reggae and dancehall grooves. They co-founded an international label, connecting European audiences with icons like Sizzla, Capleton, and Chronixx.

Tracks such as Best Daddy with Stonebwoy and Change We Want with Eesah showcase their fusion of classic rhythms and modern energy. Constantly touring and releasing music, Derrick Sound shapes contemporary reggae while honouring its roots, building a global legacy one beat at a time.

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