Many Moods Of Moses

Since debuting as a five year old prodigy, Beenie Man (aka Moses Davis) has quietly developed a reputation as a versatile performer whose pushes the boundaries of reggae. MANY MOODS OF MOSES finds Beenie Man applying his rapid-fire vocal style to duets with dancehall king Buju Banton ("Woman A Sample") and dancehall queen Lady Saw ("So Hot"). The opening cut, "Foundation", immediately indicates this isn't going to be a run-of-the-mill reggae album. Featuring cameos by Sly & Robbie and Dean Fraser, it has an African flavour to it that includes harmonising a la Ladysmith Black Mambazo and a few verses of the folkloric "Wimoweh" before swinging into a contemporary dancehall beat. Elsewhere, Beenie Man throws in dub elements ("Have You Ever"), a tribute to Bob Marley and Steven Biko ("Steve Biko") and a hidden cover of Bobby Brown's "My Prerogative". Most surprising is the inclusion of "Ain't Gonna Figure", a pure country song recorded in Nashville and overflowing with fiddle and pedal steel.|