Monday August 14, 2023
Strap in for a rhythm-infused odyssey propelled by the dynamo known as Ras Banamungu. A maestro exhibiting a plethora of talents, his prominence reaches beyond the realm of a distinguished musician to encompass roles as a laughter therapy advocate, a dexterous performer, and a reggae virtuoso. In concert with his band, The Det-n-ators International, they unfurl their much-anticipated track, The Emperor Of The Dancehall, a luminous inclusion in their freshly minted self-titled EP.
This addition stakes its claim amid the extraordinary landscape of their internationally celebrated singles, Cheery Oh Queen and Shakalaka-Doo Experience—glittering gems unearthed from their transformative 2021 album, Revelation of Oneness, and its offspring, The Det-n-Ators Mission (2022). The Emperor Of The Dancehall seamlessly etches its space as a unique contribution to Ras’s perpetually expanding career cosmos.
This cosmos sparkles with laurels, including the 2020 Artistic Vision award, a tribute to his colossal talent, tradition-breaking originality, and wide-ranging artistic spectrum. Amplifying his radiant achievements is the 2020 X-POZE-ING Music Award for Best Reggae Music Video, a recognition of the track My Sunshine. Ras’s latest creative endeavour adroitly interlaces the gleaming strains of his signature contemporary world pop, culminating in a hypnotic synthesis of rhythm and pure pleasure.
The newly released track resonates as a love anthem, an honest echo of Ras’s commitment to cultivating potent, secure, and resonant musical experiences through his trailblazing, NDIS-approved initiative, Laughter Percussion. Concurrently with the premiere of this single, Ras unveils his enlightening self-help volume, Mental Health Self-Help.
This comprehensive manual delves into the myriad facets of mental health, proffering a robust array of approaches, including laughter and music therapies, mindfulness, physical activity, nutritious diet, cognitive-behavioural therapy, and beyond, each reinforced by scientific validation. Designed as an everyday reference guide, this handbook endeavours to strengthen those wrestling with mental health dilemmas or individuals aiming to uplift their overall wellness.
