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THE ARTS (Music)
Everyting Set – Junior’s Story

The Intro

Junior shares with us why making this album in reggae was what he wanted to do and sets us up for what is to come.

Everyting Set – Junior’s Story

Mama Used To Say (Luciano)

Junior shares some memories about working with ‘The Messenger’, Luciano and the warmth and energy enjoyed during this collaboration.

Everyting Set – Junior’s Story

Change Is Gonna Come

The only track on the album that is not reggae. Junior shares with us why and his tribute to Sam Cooke.

Everyting Set – Junior’s Story

Comunication Breakdown

Junior talks about the eighties and why this tune was written to reflect the times we were experiencing.

Everyting Set – Junior’s Story

Do You Really Want My Love

Junior recalls trying to get the attention of Eddie Murphy, successfully. Which ultimately led to a Grammy.  

Everyting Set – Junior’s Story

Morning Will Come (Janet Kay)

A UK Soul Anthem, that had several reiterations and covers. Junior covers this track with his good friend, Janet Kay and shares stories from their past. 

Everyting Set – Junior’s Story

Stay

A chance to do something with his contemporaries was always on his agenda. Junior gives their ‘British Collective’ hit the reggae treatment and talks fondly about his peers.

Everyting Set – Junior’s Story

Too Late (Tabby Diamond)

From trench coat to working with Tabby Diamond of the ‘Mighty Diamonds’ on the remake…the story of Junior’s eighties hit ‘Too Late’ is really interesting.

Everyting Set – Junior’s Story

Stand Up And Glow (Caroll Thompson)

Junior talks fondly about this collaboration with Caroll Thompson and reflects on the impact of lovers rock as a formidable genre.

Everyting Set – Junior’s Story

Step Off (Paulette Tajah and Pinky Famous)

This original swing beat classic was first penned to address gang culture. This new version sees Junior team up with Paulette Tajah and Pinky Famous who lyrically look at girl gangs. 

Everyting Set – Junior’s Story

Oceans

Never give up on life;s challenges that’s Junior’s key message here. He asks you to reach in and be who you are supposed to be. 

Everyting Set – Junior’s Story

Mama Used To Say (Stephen Marley)

The chance to work with one of the members of the most iconic family in reggae history could not be turned down. Junior talks about the Marley’s and this collaboration..

Everyting Set – Junior’s Story

For You Jenique

Junior pays a heartfelt tribute to his beautiful daughter Jenique, who left this earth too early. She is the real reason this story is being told.