“I don’t need to be on a mountaintop for inspiration.”
Taj Weekes Shares his Creative Process
CHRONIQUE : TAJ WEEKES – Pause
This new album tackles hot themes while poetry and sheds light on the artist’s vision of our world and its imbalances.
Reggae Argentina: Pause Album Review
His seventh album “Pause” is his first solo project since he parted ways with the band Adowa. The official launch took place on August 9, 2021. Although he is a formidable idealist, Taj Weekes maintains a sophisticated and unflinching view of the world. This balance between seeing what is and what should be clearly empowers his social activism. His songs are of a great pragmatic and non-judgmental optimism that is not merely unusual in reggae, but almost unique. So what makes Taj Weekes special can be summed up in three words: musician. poet, and Humanitarian. What makes him amazing is the easy and spontaneous harmony between all facets of his existence.
Talented Reggae Artist, Taj Weekes, Delivers Mighty Message on New Album ‘Pause’
aj poetically captured this stunning reality with a profound reflection of the times by writing deeply rooted emotional lyrics that comprise his new album, ‘PAUSE.’ Taj believes this could well be his most outstanding album to date.
La Grosse Radio Taj Weekes- Nouvel Album- 9/10
Si l’on s’intéresse à ses textes, sa carrière, ses projets, son implication humaine et personnelle, on se rend vite compte que Taj Weekes est bien plus qu’un chanteur de reggae. Activiste social, poète, humaniste, ses chansons sont le reflet de cette identité forte, douce et consciente. Armé de sa plume, Taj Weekes nous offre dans ses œuvres et ses textes incisifs, la véracité aussi dure qu’elle soit, un regard juste sur le monde d’aujourd’hui.
Central Reggae Review for “Pause” Album in English/Portuguese
Skank Productions “Pause” Album Review
Since 2005, he’s released six fantastic studio albums, plus one excellent live disc, all backed by his long-time band, Adowa.
“Pause” For a Cause
On February 17 the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs received a generous donation of Pharmaceuticals and Over the Counter drugs from the TOCO Foundation They Often Cry Outreach and the Integrated Clinics International (ICI). The donation, valued at over US$20,000 will be distributed between the Vieux Fort and Soufriere regions and will assist […]
“This album was written during the most important year of my life. The year the music stopped and about everything else in between”- Taj Weekes
Pause-Early ALBUM REVIEW
“But faithfulness to his roots in no way constrains him. He continues to expand reggae’s horizons, giving it renewed relevance and appeal.” TED BOOTHROYD Taj Weekes’ new album Pause is his first without the musical benefits of his backing band Adowa. But don’t expect an all-acoustic or subdued experience such as Clinton Fearon blessed us with on […]