Turbulence and Black Prophet at Alibi: Jamaican dancehall and reggae’s African roots

The second concert in the WrocLove Reggae Station series. Two stars of the world reggae scene, Turbulence and Black Prophet, will play at Wrocław's Alibi club. This will be their only concert in Poland as part of their joint European tour.

WrocLove Reggae Station’s organisers made reggae lovers wait almost half a year for another encounter with genre masters. It was worth it: February brings two exceptional performers! Jamaica’s Turbulence is among dancehall’s most interesting singers, distinctively incorporating R&B and hip-hop. Ghana’s talented Black Prophet combines reggae harmonies and African roots in unique compositions, creating an original stylistic mixture.

Turbulence’s singing style is often compared to Sizzla’s. His strength lies in the richness and dynamism of his voice, earning him the description of reggae’s most dynamic voice. He has developed a unique singing style combining the skills of a vocalist and a deejay. Turbulence’s talent was discovered by Philip “Fatis” Burrell, the founder and figurehead of Xterminator Records. He has already worked with the best, both on stage and in the recording studio, including Sly & Robbie, Sizzla, Luciano, Prince Malachi and LMS. His catalogue comprises more than 20 studio albums and countless singles that have conquered both Jamaican and European charts. Tracks such as “Universal Struggle”, “Notorious” and “Living in Sufferation” have become permanent fixtures in the dancehall canon.

Kennet Wilberforce Zonto Bossman, known as Black Prophet, began his journey into roots reggae while growing up on the streets of Accra in Ghana. Inspired by the revolutionary lyrics of local reggae pioneers, he chose music as a way to confront poverty and injustice. He soon became a producer, lyricist and composer. In 2007, his song “Doubting Me” was named Ghana’s best reggae track. A year later, he headlined Oland Roots Festival in Sweden, promoting his second album, “Legal Stranger”. In 2010, he began working with legendary saxophonist Dean Fraser, who produced his single “Good Feeling”. Black Prophet tours continually, travelling the world and sharing stages with major reggae artists including Rita Marley, Don Carlos, Yellowman, Steel Pulse, Alpha Blondy and Turbulence.

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