Sixteen years is long enough for the world to move on. Capleton makes sure it doesn’t have to.

“Heights Of Fire” arrives as his first full-length since 2010. Sixteen tracks under Evidence Music, built alongside the firepower collaborator such as: Damian Marley, Stephen Marley, Derrick Sound, Little Lion Sound, Eesah, Mista Savona, Mixing Finga, and L’Entourloop.

The album rides on thick basslines and drums that match their weight — drawing a roots line sturdy enough to step over the nostalgia trap. The hip-hop sensibility woven through parts of the record reads as an argument: reggae has room to stretch, and when it does, it pulls something special along with it. Capleton keeps his social consciousness intact throughout — spirituality and resistance running through the lyrics, delivered with an authority that needs no audition.

For someone who already holds a permanent seat in a lot of hearts, this album is his manifesto. “Heights Of Fire” is a statement from Capleton worth hearing — because we still need to hear it.

(Text:Keyko, Editor & Translation:Sam)