TWIST IN MY SOBRIETY ft TANITA TIKARAM ON A SUNLIT KINGSTON SOUND
Kingston Sound System breathe fresh island air into Tanita Tikaram’s iconic Twist In My Sobriety for their inspired Classic Hits In A Reggae Groove album. The track swaps its synth-driven core for warm horns and soulful keys, wrapping around Tikaram’s breathy, brooding vocals.
This reimagining slows the original’s tempo, drawing out its haunting mood while infusing it with laid-back reggae sway. Tikaram’s newly recorded vocal adds emotional depth, giving the song a cinematic edge.
“Kingston Sound System have fun bringing their reggae vibes to classic tracks by artists including Blondie and The B-52’s. Now they’ve got their hands on ‘Twist’, I can’t wait for people to check it out!” Tikaram says.
KINGSTON SOUND SYSTEM BREATHE NEW LIFE INTO A TIMELESS CLASSIC
Recorded in Jamaica with a crew of reggae royalty, the album features veterans who have played with Ziggy Marley, Peter Tosh, Sly & Robbie and Wyclef Jean. Each track is approved and recorded with the original artists. No AI. No shortcuts.
Alongside Twist, the record includes Blondie’s Heart Of Glass, The B-52’s’ Love Shack, and Sophie B Hawkins’ As I Lay Me Down. The result is a collection that feels vibrant yet grounded in tradition.
Tikaram’s own career continues to evolve, with her upcoming album LIAR (Love Isn’t A Right) due in October via Cooking Vinyl, a spiritual sequel to her debut Ancient Heart.
Classic Hits In A Reggae Groove lands as a joyous, inventive tribute to timeless songs.
ABOUT KINGSTON SOUND SYSTEM
Kingston Sound System flip pop staples into deep reggae grooves, mixing timeless hits with fresh intensity. Their album Classic Hits in a Reggae Groove features legends like Devon Bradshaw and Ian “Beezy” Coleman alongside original vocalists.
They inject heavy bass and sharp guitar riffs, turning Blondie, Jimmy Somerville and Steve Winwood into pulsing, reggae-rooted anthems. Kingston Sound System own the sound of revival.
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ABOUT TANITA TIKARAM
Tanita Tikaram broke through in 1988 with her debut album Ancient Heart, blending mature songwriting with a distinctive contralto voice. She earned critical acclaim and Brit Award nods early on.
After exploring artistic independence and facing commercial shifts, Tikaram embraced a steady creative path, releasing music that reflects her evolving artistry beyond mainstream trends.
