While physical things can be refined and shaped into what we want, nothing can truly replace that which is ‘natural’ especially God given talent. Coming from a land rich with an abundance of resources, yet to be exploited, is raw yet refined talent in many forms.
Mortimer ‘Natural Black’ Softley, a reggae singer from Guyana, is so talented that even in his adopted home land, Jamaica he could not go undiscovered. As he puts it “a light cannot be hidden in the darkest of nights.” He however remains true to roots and is often on the local shores encouraging the development of talents in the budding music industry.
Natural is known for several hits internationally the likes of “Far From Reality,” ” Bad mind”, “Songs with feelings” and “Nice It Nice” that always gets a party started.
A widely acclaimed artist with an ever growing fan base in Guyana the Caribbean and European, Natural ‘s talent, style and personality has made him a favorite among some of the top record producers and show promoters in Jamaica, and throughout the Caribbean.
His ever growing and continuously celebrated repertoire has afforded him touring engagements in Switzerland, Austria, France, Italy and Slovenia as well as through out the Caribbean and many shows were sold out occasion. He’s also a name to look for among the best reggae artistes the world over, as he has performed at Reggae shows and festivals such as Sting, Reggae Sumfest, Rebel salute, East Fest among others.
Now just when you thought that hits come once and far, for this Plaisance kid the hits just keep coming naturally.
Bim, Bam, Boom! Whoever gave this kid the break made a wise decision …hey that’s the name of this album.
Boasting fourteen tracks even the most recent of reggae enthusiasts can easily be swayed by Natural Black’s eclectic style and musical conversations in this new album. His subject area covers tapping into the higher power through “prayer”, “Guardian Angel” and “calling on him”. Natural keeps it real by encouraging all to “open your eyes” as he “buss new riddim”. His depth of world issues are examined through “life’s journey” and begs the question “What are you looking for” while another of his track makes it clear that “we don’t play” and another stresses the importance of “preserve my name”. He continues with “life’s journey and being a natural man taps in to his spirituality through “reaching out”. Further through “Music” that touches on the “careless Ethiopian” and boldly speaks to the “Heads of Government”. Ending on a high he encourages all through one track to “count your blessings.”
Produced and arranged in Guyana at the Brutal Tacks recording studios and mastered at Joao Carvalho mastering studios, Canada this album smacks at positivity, straight forwardness and in his words “…all who wants spiritual food can listen to me.” he assures that the hits will continue along as he has life.