With a name like “Papa Lova,†men stand at attention and ladies observe in anticipation. Born on August 10 in Baileyston, Jamaica, this Leo knows how to take charge of his “jungle,†musically and in other instances – as the proclaimed “girls dem Piña Colada on the beach in Jamaica.†Papa Lova’s country-based upbringing, under the loving care of his grandmother, taught him a sense of self, strength and sensitivity – and helped to form the foundation of his core being. This, in turn, forged Papa Lova’s sound principles of diligence, perseverance and creativity. Combined, these characteristics attribute much to Papa Lova’s emergence as a warm, considerate and caring individual.
Poised for global success as reggae/dancehall singer, songwriter and entertainer, Papa Lova is truly a clever lyricist - with expertise in matters pertaining to the “ladies.†As a talented singer, Papa Lova’s deep, sultry voice touches the soul as he expressively combines the dancehall DJing with singing to form a unique musical fusion called SingJing. A new day dawned when Papa Lova joined the New Creation Records family in 2006. He has been working steadfastly ever since to create his official debut album. Entitled, “Mr. Worki Worki,†the album is slated to be released in early 2008 on the New Creation Records label.
According to Papa Lova, his nickname “Mr. Worki Worki†was well-earned by the ladies through his “sexperiences.†“The girls dem inspired this album,†says Papa Lova, “all of the woman dem worldwide, from Gambia to Jamaica, me deh yah for the woman dem.†Though there is no special woman in his life, with a name like Papa Lova, the ladies are undoubtedly around. However, Papa Lova is saving room in his heart for one special lady. “Applications are being accepted,†exclaims a hopeful Papa Lova.
The “Mr. Worki Worki†album features 20 eclectic and hard-hitting songs, stemming from the reggae, roots/culture, dancehall and rap music genres. Papa Lova single-handedly wrote all of the songs on the album, except for one, “Mr. Slam Bam,†which was written by Desmond “Dez I†Boyd, another New Creation Records artist. In his songs, Papa Lova covers topics ranging from life’s struggles, and injustices, to love, relationships and “sexperiences,†both good and bad.
Papa Lova’s music is not only about entertaining the ladies, but also serves as the voice of people who are otherwise afraid to speak out against injustices. Whether it involves women, ghetto youths or, “how Babylon is treating the people dem,†Papa Lova creatively covers it all in the Mr. Worki Worki album.
As it pertains to his musical ministry, Papa Lova wants to remind everyone that life is not always a bed of roses, but when “Jah†chooses you to do His work; it should be the inspiration to fulfill our purpose while we’re here on earth, despite the challenges!
Papa Lova’s future goals involve building a naturopathic healing hospital and school in Gambia, an African country supportive of the African Diaspora, repatriation and economic development. Papa Lova also encourages people to repatriate, with a warning: “No matter what storm a gwan, you can still see Africa, which is the safest place to be. The main message since Bob Marley’s days is repatriation, we have to take heed before it’s too late.â€
For more details on the eclectic and eccentric Papa Lova, please visit www.newcreationrecords.com.
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