Groundation Groups Up with Mykal Rose & Alpha Blondy for The Youth.

After ‘Vitality’ Groundation is again with a strong new single titled “The Youth”, the second launch from their upcoming album Candle Burning (Might 23, 2025). And this one brings critical weight — that includes Mykal Rose of Black Uhuru and the African reggae icon Alpha Blondy, alongside Harrison Stafford himself.

The monitor is a mirrored image — a message to the youthful era, but in addition a second of wanting again. It speaks to that interval in life when vitality is excessive and all the pieces feels doable. However it additionally carries the quiet reality that point strikes quick, and youth doesn’t final without end. As elders, we are able to supply steerage, however we all know the sensation can solely be totally understood when it’s already behind you.

Musically, “The Youth” is constructed on a deep, regular groove laid down by Zach Morillo (drums) and Isaiah Palmer(bass). The monitor flows by means of key adjustments, layered with wealthy horns and considerate piano melodies — basic Groundation in full kind.

The accompanying video offers a glimpse behind the scenes, exhibiting studio classes at ICP Studios in Brussels, with further footage of Mykal Rose in Miami, Alpha Blondy in Africa, and Harrison Stafford in Jamaica. Intercut with visuals of youngsters from totally different components of the world, the video brings the message full circle — connecting the voices of expertise with the faces of the longer term.

Directed and mastered by Alex Brown (BACO Information)

As a result of the youth might not hear now — however the message nonetheless issues.