{"id":10236,"date":"2025-02-21T12:29:40","date_gmt":"2025-02-21T12:29:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/?p=10236"},"modified":"2025-02-28T11:46:01","modified_gmt":"2025-02-28T11:46:01","slug":"steve-knight-drops-first-album-in-25-years","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/?p=10236","title":{"rendered":"Steve Knight Drops First Album in 25 Years"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Reggae artist Steve Knight is sending a powerful message with the release of his latest album, <strong>\u2018<em>Steve Knight Returns\u2019<\/em><\/strong> \u2014his first in 25 years.<\/p>\n<p>Drawing from a lifetime of experiences, growth, and an enduring passion for reggae music, the veteran singer believes the timing is perfect for his latest release.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMusic is in my soul\u2014it never leaves you,\u201d Knight expressed. \u201cAfter everything I\u2019ve been through, I knew it was time to share my journey through music once again.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Despite the long gap between albums, Knight\u2019s artistry has evolved significantly. He feels his music has matured alongside him, deepening in both sound and message.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMy sound is richer, my lyrics are more profound, and my perspective on life and love has expanded,\u201d he explained. With <em>Steve Knight Returns<\/em>, he aims to uplift, inspire, and remind the world that reggae remains a powerful voice for the people.<\/p>\n<p>Now calling Canada home, Knight credits the country\u2019s diverse culture for broadening his musical influences while keeping his reggae roots strong. His time away from the Jamaican music scene has only deepened his appreciation for the genre and its impact.<\/p>\n<p>Steve Knight believes this isn\u2019t just about releasing an album\u2014it\u2019s about reconnecting with his fans. With plans to tour and perform live, Knight is eager to bring his music to the stage once again.<\/p>\n<p>Knight\u2019s journey hasn\u2019t been all smooth, it was shaped by a life-altering event\u2014a near-death motorcycle accident that shifted his outlook on life.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt made me realize who my true friends and family are,\u201d he reflected. \u201cI also had to come to terms with the missed opportunities during my recovery\u2014opportunities that could have taken my career to the next level. Most of all, it was a wake-up call that tomorrow isn\u2019t promised, so I have to make every moment count.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>With decades in the industry, Knight is passionate about guiding new reggae artists. His advice? Stay true to the message.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRespect the foundation, put in the work, and never lose your authenticity,\u201d he urged.<\/p>\n<p>Looking ahead, Steve Knight remains committed to making timeless music, inspiring young artists, and taking reggae to every corner of the world.<\/p>\n<p><em>Steve Knight Returns<\/em> is now available on all major streaming platforms.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Reggae artist Steve Knight is sending a powerful message with the release of his latest album, \u2018Steve Knight Returns\u2019 \u2014his first in 25 years. Drawing from a lifetime of experiences, growth, and an enduring passion for reggae music, the veteran singer believes the timing is perfect for his latest release. \u201cMusic is in my soul\u2014it [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":10231,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[240,239],"tags":[82],"class_list":["post-10236","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-canadian-news","category-international-news","tag-featured"],"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10236","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=10236"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10236\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10237,"href":"https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10236\/revisions\/10237"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/10231"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=10236"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=10236"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=10236"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}