The Caribbean heat turns up with Project Reggaeologist, the explosive CD from Original Black Pantah—aka MC O.B.P.—a lyrical firestarter who lives at the crossroads of roots reggae, raw dancehall, and revolutionary consciousness.
A bold blend of classic reggae energy and dancehall attitude, Project Reggaeologist is a masterclass in musical versatility and message-driven music. From the jump, O.B.P. sets the tone with tracks like “B.I.B.L.E.” and “My Stage Name Is MC. O.B.P.”, staking his claim as a microphone prophet and lyrical scholar.
The album pulses with social commentary and streetwise wisdom. On “Mama Did Say,” he pays homage to maternal strength and guidance, while “We Need Love” drops a heartfelt plea for unity in a divided world. He warns of heartbreak on the roots-laced “Nuh Gamble With My Love,” and channels rebel spirit on “I’m a Buffalo Soldier,” a militant anthem given a fiery Latin twist in the reggaeton remix featuring Zecario and El Rubio.
Pantah’s delivery is raw and commanding on “Hackle Me” and “I Feel Raw,” while the infectious “Hey Blacks” and its remix version double as a cultural wake-up call. “Hey My Lady” softens the edges with a sweet serenade for the queens, before the album closes with “What Dem Do” featuring the Real VA Rude Boy, a rugged dancehall scorcher aimed straight at the oppressors.
Beyond the music, Original Black Pantah brings screen presence to match his vocal fire. He made cameo appearances in the Wesley Snipes action thriller Drop Zone and in the iconic Jamaican cult classic Shottas, cementing his status as a true cultural figure with roots in both music and film.
Whether you’re a reggae purist, a dancehall diehard, or a global bass head, Project Reggaeologist has something for your soul, your feet, and your third eye. O.B.P. isn’t just another voice on the riddim—he’s a reggaeologist in full command of the culture.
Project Reggaeologist is available now on CD and digital platforms.