By The Associated Press Tue Aug 23, 4:34 PM ET
Selected music reviews:
I Wayne, "Lava Ground" (VP Records)
Many reggae artists are content to just make us dance and groove to their carefree music.
That does not apply to I Wayne. He brings reggae back to its essential roots riddims via tranquil vocals on "Lava Ground." The Jamaican uses the album's lead single, "Can't Satisfy Her" to pull listeners in. Then, once he has their attention, he opens up and discusses darker subjects affecting his island, such as crime and poverty.
"Can't Satisfy Her," has I Wayne begging listeners to scratch beneath the surface. As much as the track presents a singsong catchy flow, it narrates the full circle and harsh reality of life as a prostitute. "One man can't satisfy her, she need more wood for da fire. Sex price getting higher, ah more money she require," Wayne sings on the hook.
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