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An Addictive Splurt of Red Wine

‘Pop’ The Reggae Top Off A New Bottle of “Red Red Wine”

NEW YORK, NEW YORK (03/01/10) - It's not easy to find the perfect bottle of red wine. In fact, it's rare to discover one with Jamaican overtones and a distinct reggae aroma. However, that is exactly what happened in 2009 when Swedish-American artist Splurt teamed up with manager Donovan Thomas at Wyclef Jean's Platinum Sounds Studios in New York City. It was in that studio where Splurt's unique stylistic blend of reggae, hip hop and electro music caught the attention of the Fugees member Pras Michel. “Red Red Wine” was about to get a brand new bottle, and become more addicting than ever.

Splurt explains, “Pras heard me and freaked out. He asked me to do a track with his new group, The Axixs. We chose ‘Red Red Wine’ because it was a reggae classic that we felt needed an update.” In the end, the single has become much more than an update. Normally the older wine is the better wine. In this case, the brand new bottle is the better choice. It's an addictive Splurt of “Red Red Wine” that will 'pop' the reggae top off previous renditions.

The history of “Red Red Wine” doesn't originate with the UB40 hit. In actuality the song was initially written and recorded by Neil Diamond in 1968, and then first covered a year later by reggae artist Tony Tribe. Successfully covering a song is not an easy thing to do. However, Splurt has found a way to accomplish the task. Even before the single’s release to radio, Splurt's edition was already gleaning potent comments and reviews by industry pros. Pras Michel told Splurt directly, “I could have done this track, but there's nobody in your lane that can chat Jamaican like you.” Music business manager Bert Padell has even chimed in, “He took this classic track and made it sound authentically Caribbean…I blasted it all over my office. It is hard to take such a classic and do it justice, and that's what was done here"

The expected success of Splurt's new single won't be his first taste of musical achievement. He has spent time in Europe - previously signed to EMI/Finland. In addition, he scored a top-twenty hit and video award for "The Drum and The Bass.” Splurt quickly followed that feat with an impressive performance at the music video awards in Finland in 2001. Born in New Jersey to a Swedish mother, Splurt holds dual citizenship and is also fluent in Jamaican. A totally unique artist, he has made it easy to find the perfect blend of red wine. Don't leave the ‘cover’ on this cover. 'Pop' the Reggae top off a new bottle of Splurt’s “Red Red Wine.”

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