His home parish of Warwick may be a far cry from the hustle and bustle of Kingston, Jamaica, reggae capital of the world.

But the latter’s fast pace suits Bermudian singer Magma just fine.

It’s been 12 years since the Rastafarian artist moved to Jamaica in search of greater recording opportunities. He has achieved that, doing songs for a number of producers and recording with acts like Fantan Mojah, Half Pint and famous session guitarist Earl “Chinna” Smith.

All those years of hard work have resulted in The Mission, Magma’s debut album which will launch today at Kingston’s Countryside Club.

“Wi feel really great about the sound, Chinna feel great about the sound … Is jus’ fi get the people response now,” said Magma in authentic Jamaican patois.

An 11-track set, The Mission is co-produced by Magma, Mr Smith and Donovan Joseph. It features original tracks such as Love Life, Walking Down Memory Lane as well as a reworking of Half Pint’s Level the Vibes. Mr Smith’s impressive resume includes sessions with Dennis Brown, Bob Marley, Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers, Lauryn Hill and Amy Winehouse. Bassist Errol “Flabba” Holt and the late drummer Lincoln “Style” Scott of the Roots Radics Band, held down the rhythm section.

Born Adam Mayo to a British father and Bermudian mother, Magma said he has always had a passion for Jamaican roots music.

In his youth, he was inspired by the cultural sounds of Bob Marley, Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer, Don Carlos and Culture.

Back then he was known as Mango Seed, a socially-aware youth who hung out and performed at venues in Hamilton and Somerset where reggae was played.

In Jamaica, he has made ripples with songs like Emanuel and a cover of the Paul Simon classic, Mother and Child Reunion. He plans to launch The Mission in Bermuda later this year.

“That’s a must, wi jus’ have to set a proper date. Wi jus’ have to it the right way,” he said.