Music Reviews

Chevelle Franklyn

Set Time

Twelve years after her last release, Chevelle Franklyn has returned with her new album, Set Time (NOW Records, 2017). On this album she introduces African (specifically Nigerian) influences which integrate well with the rich Jamaican reggae sound she is known for.

Franklyn refers to the fusion as “Naijamaican” and it includes tracks like “Have You Heard” which is a brilliant medley into which she creatively weaves Midnight Crew’s smash hit “Igwe”. Continuing the Nigerian flavour, she duets with Donnie McClurkin on “I Have A Father” which is another well put together medley of a number of popular Nigerian songs.

She flows in worship on  “Worthy Is The Lamb”, an excellent interpretation of the Hillsong anthem, and a reworking of “Peace”, made popular by South Africa’s Lionel Petersen, who also partners with her on the track. Her other guests on the album include Israel Houghton (“Good Shepherd”) and Nigeria’s Frank Edwards (“Fire”).

On the whole, this 18-track album delivers several beautiful songs and makes the 12-year wait worthwhile.

Franklyn refers to the fusion as “Naijamaican” and it includes tracks like “Have You Heard” which is a brilliant medley into which she creatively weaves Midnight Crew’s smash hit “Igwe”. Continuing the Nigerian flavour, she duets with Donnie McClurkin on “I Have A Father” which is another well put together medley of a number of popular Nigerian songs.

She flows in worship on  “Worthy Is The Lamb”, an excellent interpretation of the Hillsong anthem, and a reworking of “Peace”, made popular by South Africa’s Lionel Petersen, who also partners with her on the track. Her other guests on the album include Israel Houghton (“Good Shepherd”) and Nigeria’s Frank Edwards (“Fire”).

On the whole, this 18-track album delivers several beautiful songs and makes the 12-year wait worthwhile.

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