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Gentleman & The Evolution

15.12.2010   Münster • Skaters Palace
Tickets: www.eventim.de • Doors: 19.00

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“Diversity“ is the title of Gentleman’s latest and fifth studio album. This title, alluding

to the ‘diversity of the species’, hints at the fact that Germany’s most well-known
reggae musician has breached the boundaries of the genre with his choice of songs
and stylistic range and has yet created a marvellous work that is deeply rooted in
reggae. This feature can already be detected in the first single release, “It No Pretty“,
where reggae is rather felt than actually heard. A mid-tempo hymn in minor key, with
sweeping piano chords, gentle string arrangement and a blissful choir, has a melody
that is a true temptress for any charts. Gentleman’s inimitable voice ensnares one’s
emotions and yet cuts deep because he does some straight talking here. Seldom
before have we seen this artist voice his criticism of society so outspokenly. More than
ever before, the artist who moves incessantly between Cologne and Kingston calls for
tolerance, solidarity and mutual respect. He is an unrelenting idealist – and here he
is, burning again, passionate, ready to galvanise, enthral and carry away his audience.
Be the world cruel and threatening as it may, we must not forget to celebrate life. And
here is the soundtrack to go with it.
A celebration in every sense of the word, that is “Diversity“, Gentleman’s truly
felicitous debut with Universal. Familiar confidants (Jack Radics, Daddy Rings and
Luciano), renowned reggae luminaries (Tanya Stephens, Sugar Minott), shooting
stars from Jamaica (Christopher Martin) and Germany (Cassandra Steen), Patrice
(Germany), Million Stylez (Sweden), Sly Dunbar, producer Don Corleone, and many
more all contributed to give Gentleman’s kaleidoscope of ideas even more forms and
colours. A brilliant game of deception with the possibilities which reggae has to offer,
presenting Gentleman as master of ceremonies and tightrope act.