Love So Right by Sugar Black: A Reggae Gem That Packs a Punch
Alright, let’s get into it. Love So Right by Sugar Black isn’t just another reggae album from the ‘90s—it’s a raw, unfiltered blast of Jamaican vibes straight to your eardrums. Released in 1991 under Outernational Records, this record doesn’t mess around. Produced by C. Morgan, C. Rufus, and M. Morrison, it’s got that gritty authenticity you can only find when artists aren’t trying too hard to be perfect. And trust me, perfection is overrated.
First off, the title track, “Love So Right,” hits like a summer breeze with an edge. It’s smooth but not soft—there’s this groove that digs its heels into you and refuses to let go. The bassline? Insanely thick. Like, you feel it in your chest even if you’re listening on some cheap headphones. What makes this one stick in my head is how simple yet addictive it is. No fancy tricks, no autotune nonsense—just pure reggae magic. You hear it once, and suddenly you're humming it while stuck in traffic or waiting for your coffee order. Damn thing worms its way in.
Then there’s “Semi-Accapella Love.” Now, don’t let the name fool ya—it’s not fully acapella, but man, does it lean hard into vocal harmonies. This track feels like a late-night jam session where everyone decides to show off without making it obvious. The layered vocals have this hypnotic quality, almost like they’re daring you to stop nodding your head along. There’s something about the way Sugar Black blends melody with rhythm here—it’s playful but still packs a punch. Honestly, I’d put this on repeat during a lazy Sunday afternoon, but also at a party when things need spicing up. Versatility, baby.
The rest of the album holds its own too, keeping that classic reggae vibe alive throughout. But these two tracks? They’re the ones that slap hardest. If you’re looking for polished production, this ain’t it. But who cares? Sometimes music needs to be rough around the edges to hit right.
Here’s the kicker though—the more I listen to Love So Right, the more I realize how underrated albums like this are. In a world obsessed with streaming numbers and viral hits, records like this remind us why we fell in love with music in the first place. Raw talent, real emotion, zero pretense.
And hey, maybe that’s why it sticks with me. Or maybe it’s because I once got weirdly emotional dancing alone to “Love So Right” in my kitchen at 2 AM. Who knows? Music’s funny like that.
