Luciano THERE HAS been a major setback in the release of Luciano's long overdue album, New Day Has Come. The record which should have been released in June is now set for early next year, possibly February.
Copeland Forbes, who handles the artiste's affairs, told The Gleaner that the delay this time has been due to slow progress with studio work.
Producer of the album, Dean Fraser, said there had been hopes for an October release, but he has been advised by American-based reggae company VP Records, that the closest likely date would be February of 2001.
Luciano's last album was released two years ago and he has since toured extensively. He has had to put extra effort into his stage act because he has not had any new material in recent times.
"We are the first ones to recognise and accept that we need new material. But we have been doing well so far. One thing we can promise though is that when this album is released it will be a cracker. It is a very good product and people are certain to love it," said Fraser.
He said the production team is now in the studios mixing the final tracks as all have been recorded.
"We were just fixing a few things here and there and with all the changes done we are now mixing. The studio work has gone along a bit slowly so that is why we are behind," Fraser said.
The producer said the album will contain 14 tracks. The content will be strictly in keeping with Luciano's spiritual vein.
"We tried to put a nice mixture across the board. But the message is consistent with his attitude of giving thanks and asking the world for eternal peace. There will be a few live tracks, a couple hardcore to be played at dances, songs for the youth and for church people," said Fraser.
Andrew Clunis
