FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 1, 2021
TORONTO ON -- After teasing fans with the singles “Peace Gun” and “Workin” earlier this year, Toronto's leading Roots Reggae band The Human Rights is today releasing their highly anticipated new album Reggae Strong on all digital platforms and Bandcamp.
The band is also sharing a new video for the title track, with footage shot at the Reggae Strong block party in Toronto on Sept. 26.
When it comes to Reggae in Canada, few bands do it better—while remaining true to its founding principles—than The Human Rights. Since forming in 2007 around one of the scene’s true lions, Friendlyness (previously of Culture Shock, Truth And Rights and Big Sugar), The Human Rights have developed a modern, high energy sound that blends Roots Reggae with jazz, funk and R&B influences, courtesy of a blazing three-piece horn section and the soulful lead vocals of JUNO nominee Tréson.
On Reggae Strong, The Human Rights more than live up to its title following an extended break since releasing their 2016 self-titled album and the 2018 single “I Need You.” Recorded with JUNO Award-winning producer and former band member Patric McGroarty, and mixed and mastered by renowned Canadian reggae artist Dubmatix, Reggae Strong finds The Human Rights coming as close as they have yet to achieving a truly Canadian Reggae sound.
The Human Rights have performed at major Toronto venues including Roy Thomson Hall, the Sound Academy and Harbourfront Centre, as well as high-profile events across Canada such as the Calgary Reggae Festival. Further, their songs have become staples on Reggae radio shows everywhere, and on the CBC. Fans of the Trailer Park Boys will also know them for their version of the Trailer Park Boys theme song featured in the movie Don’t Legalize It.
With Reggae Strong, The Human Rights have created their finest album to date, while once again proving Reggae’s ability to unite and inspire everyone struggling to get through tough times.
Members of The Human Rights are available for interviews.
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