Following up an incredible summer of touring alongside the legendary Third World Band, Kumar, the former lead singer of GRAMMY-nominated roots reggae band Raging Fyah, returns with a new album on CD & Vinyl and all streaming platforms on October 18th. Collaborating with Switzerland’s The 18th Parallel, Kumar is releasing, Tales of Reality, through a joint effort between Fruits Records and Easy Star Records. The album, which also features dub mixes by Zion I Kings members Tippy I-Grade and JAH David, offers both vocal and dub versions of each track.
Drawing inspiration from the golden age of reggae, Tales of Reality is filled with powerful roots rhythms and uplifting, positive messages.
Fans can listen to the first two singles, “World Wide Love” & “Salvation” and PREORDER the album here ➡️ http://moremusic.at/TalesOfReality.
There are also two brand new visualizers featuring Kumar in Jamaica. World Wide Love was shot and edited by Little Lion Sound & Gold Up and Salvation was shot by videographer Tizzy Tokyo and edited by Touch The Road. Alongside the album release, Kumar will feature a third music video for Never Give Up. Kumar says, “Never Give Up is a powerful anthem that embodies resilience, hope, and determination in the face of life’s challenges.” Be sure to subscribe to Kumar’s Youtube channel for the upcoming video release.
Kumar has been active on the reggae scene, contributing to high-profile projects like Jesse Royal’s GRAMMY-nominated ROYAL and Winta James’ Gratitude Riddim EP. The 18th Parallel, the house band for Fruits Records, has previously worked with reggae legends such as Max Romeo, Big Youth, and Lee “Scratch” Perry.
Kumar’s relationship with Fruits Records dates back to the label’s foundation in 2015, when he was connected through reggae elder I-Kong. Their first collaboration was on I Kong’s song “Pass It On” in 2016, leading to multiple projects and performances. Their work together has culminated in Tales of Reality, an album four years in the making, paying tribute to classic Jamaican roots reggae while offering a fresh, modern take.
Kumar’s solo journey began in 2018 after leaving Raging Fyah. He released a handful of singles and the album Kulture Walk in 2020 under his own imprint. His contributions to tribute albums for reggae legends Dennis Brown and Bob Andy further solidified his presence in the genre. In 2023, he was awarded Best Reggae Act at the Caribbean Afro Music Awards (CAMA) in the UK. That same year, he collaborated with JAria during their 2024 Reggae Month celebrations in Jamaica.
Despite his solo success, Kumar reunited with three of his founding Raging Fyah bandmates in 2023 to form Kumar & the Original Fyah. Together, they hosted the 2024 edition of the Wickie Wackie Music Festival in Bull Bay, Jamaica, in February. Additionally, Kumar tours with legendary reggae band Third World, opening their shows with his acoustic set.
Kumar will be featured on the October cover of the prestigious Echoes Magazine in the UK with featuring and interview with respected Reggae journalist, John Mausori.
Tales of Reality represents the next chapter in Kumar’s illustrious career, blending his roots in reggae with global collaborations, bringing together the best of traditional and contemporary reggae sounds.
Enjoy Kumar’s first two singles, “World Wide Love” & “Salvation”, and PREORDER the album on Vinyl or CD here: http://moremusic.at/TalesOfReality. You can also presave the release on all streaming platforms!
