On Darker Than Blue, Jamaican reggae artist Devon Russell dedicates the entire album to the songs of Curtis Mayfield. It is a consistent tribute to one of the most important songwriters in Black music.

Move On Up plays a central role. The song remains instantly recognizable, but is carefully translated into a calm, rootsy reggae setting. No gimmicks, no overproduction of the original. You can hear that Russell truly understood Mayfield’s music and approached it with respect.

Darker Than Blue is therefore more than just a cover album. It is a dialogue between Chicago soul and Jamaican roots. Keep an eye out for this rare reggae gem full of soul!