GLASTONBURY-FRESH: SOPHIE B. HAWKINS’ 90s HIT GETS A REGGAE TWIST
Fresh from lighting up Glastonbury, Sophie B. Hawkins brings a sun-soaked surprise with Kingston Sound System’s Classic Hits In A Reggae Groove: a vibrant new take on her ’90s classic As I Lay Me Down. Reimagined with a shimmering reggae heartbeat, this version arrives as Hawkins marks 30 years since the song’s first release.
This fresh cut feels effortless yet powerful. Hawkins has re-recorded her vocals, sounding vibrant and soulful over a rich Jamaican backdrop. Skanking guitars, warm keys and bright horns wrap around her voice, turning the track into a breezy anthem perfect for festival fields or late-night beach parties.
Kingston Sound System’s bold project matches legendary singers with top-tier Jamaican musicians, crafting each track in Kingston with full artist involvement. No shortcuts, no digital trickery. These are real recordings, pulsing with life and authenticity. The band features reggae heavyweights who’ve played alongside icons like Ziggy Marley and Peter Tosh, bringing deep roots energy to every note.
SKANKING GUITARS AND BRIGHT HORNS TURN THIS ’90s ANTHEM INTO A BREEZY REGGAE GEM
Alongside As I Lay Me Down, the album showcases daring twists on Blondie’s Heart Of Glass, Steve Winwood’s Higher Love and The B-52’s Love Shack. Each tune gets a sun-soaked reggae makeover that feels both surprising and completely natural.
Sophie B. Hawkins, known for her global hits and tireless activism, offers a moving tribute to her father in this song. In reggae form, it shines even brighter. Classic Hits In A Reggae Groove is shaping up to be an irresistible celebration of rhythm, soul and timeless songwriting.
ABOUT KINGSTON SOUND SYSTEM
Kingston Sound System electrify the past and future in one sweep. Their album, Classic Hits in a Reggae Groove, transforms pop staples from Blondie, Jimmy Somerville, and Steve Winwood into dub-soaked treasures.
With reggae legends like Devon Bradshaw on bass and Ian “Beezy” Coleman on guitar, their lineup roars with authority. Original vocalists join in too, creating bold new versions that pulse with Kingston energy.
Kingston Sound System bridge worlds, shaping classics into vibrant, bass-driven celebrations.
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ABOUT SOPHIE B. HAWKINS
Sophie B. Hawkins blazes a fearless path through music and life. A multi-instrumentalist and platinum-selling artist, she writes and produces every note herself. From her breakout hit Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover to her moving ballad As I Lay Me Down, she fuses raw honesty with soaring melodies.
Her recent album Free Myself showcases her bold spirit and genre-spanning style. Sophie remains an unstoppable creative force, always connecting deeply with her devoted fans.
