Dancehall Salentina
by Papa Leu, MAD A ROAD
"Dancehall Salentina" is the fifth official song in the "Happy Dancehall Riddim" collection, produced by Morello Selecta for Yah Man Records. Vocally supporting the Mad a Road production team this time is Papa Leu, a veteran singer, deejay, and producer of the Salento and international reggae scene. Founder of Adriatic Sound, deejay and guitarist of Sud Sound System, producer and member of the Italian-Jamaican ensemble Richie Stephens & the Ska Nation Band, Papa Leu is a complete artist, a voice that over the years has given rise to countless hits as a soloist and in the historic duo Rankin Lele & Papa Leu. He has often addressed social issues and the reality of Southern Italy with authority and determination, demonstrating a strong attachment to his land and the culture that distinguishes it. With the new single "Dancehall Salentina", Papa Leu takes us into the world he has traveled for years, a protagonist of fiery nights just a stone's throw from the sea, where it all began: in Salento. The positive energy of reggae music and the message of peace and mutual respect emerge intensely in the lyrics, which strongly recall the celebratory style of the Salento and Jamaican singing tradition. The hope of a life free of malice and a future full of good intentions in every part of the world, accompanied by a powerful sound system and a hot microphone, are undoubtedly the trademark of this artist, ready to give us new vibrations! Available on all digital platforms from February 18, 2025.