Jamaica no longer has the exclusive right to reggae. Ziggi and Beef come from the Netherlands, Germany has Seeed and Gentleman and the US has Collie Buddz. Or actually Bermuda, because that's where Buddz, who was born Colin Harper in New Orleans, grew up. It was the 'sound systems' of Bermuda that introduced him to reggae and dancehall and soon he became addicted to Jamaican music. His self-titled
… debut album is an attractive record with a variety of styles. With an authentic sounding 'patois' Buddz can easily go both the dancehall and the more roots-like direction. Strong songs like Come Around and Blind To You prove its potential, while a track like Mamacita has everything to become a hit. (IV)more
