Ricky Peela - Peela Productions, Tops US iTunes and Debuted #9 on US Billborad Reggae Chart With Xyclone’s New Album.

Friday, October 15, 2021
By LESLEY HAYLES

The album “The Sounds Of South America” by international Dancehall recording artiste, Xyclone,

debuted at number 1 on the US ITUNES REGGAE CHART on the day of its release, October 15th, 2021 and debuted No. 9 on the US BILLBOARD REGGAE CHART. Ricky Peela, the producer and

owner of Peela Productions was pleased about this news, as “Realness”, a track with Xyclone and

Amlak RedSquare is a production of his that was placed on the chart-topping album. The New York-

based producer had high hopes for the song and even anticipated the album’s success on the Reggae Charts.

Born Ricardo Grant in Kingston, Jamaica, Ricky Peela began producing in 2006. He has worked with

Luciano, Lukie D, Ras Charmer, Ras Myrhdak, Fyakin, Erup, Amlak RedSquare, Briggy Benz, Devonte, Wasp, Screechie Dan, Devin Di Dakta, Pastor Son, Star Cole, Kalado and more. His record

label, Peela Productions, is based in New York.

The link with Xyclone all started from 2012 when Peela met him in New York. Peela introduced himself to Xyclone as a producer who worked with various artistes. At that time, Xyclone was a young and promising artiste, while Peela was working on his third rhythm compilation. There was the need to

have Xyclone on the project and he never hesitated.

Originally, Peela had sent the “Realness” instrumental to Amlak RedSquare to record on, who came

up with the idea to collaborate with Xyclone as a main artiste on the track as well. Anyone who listens

to the song, knows that it speaks for itself. All age groups can listen to it and almost everyone can

relate to the lyrics. Personally, Peela thinks it’s one of the best songs he’s produced, if not the best.

When asked what was his reaction when he found out that his production will be on a charting artiste’s

album, Peela responded, “It’s a tremendous feeling in regards to this huge accomplishment, one that I

am truly grateful for. I knew that the song would have found a spot on Xyclone’s album, “The Sounds

Of South America”, because the song is worthy of its place.”

Knowing beforehand that the album is a potential number 1 success, Peela plans to secure his place

in the business. The meditation from day one shows that his place is already secured from the moment he decided to start producing music. Peela just needs to continue releasing music professionally, maintaining a good business plan, partnering with an excellent marketing team and live with the results to come. The world will decide. Basically, Peela is aiming to get people to notice hisproduction and to make it stand out on the album. The collaboration was a great opportunity to act on,knowing that Xyclone is widely known as a successful Dancehall artiste and Amlak RedSquare from the Reggae genre, having both of them on a unique Reggae beat equals magic. Peela hopes to gain from the success of Xyclone’s album. It is just the right opportunity to give other producers and musicians the motivation to never give up on chasing their musical dreams. “Where there is a will there is always a way and slow progress is better than no progress,” said the inspirational Peela.

Currently, much more projects are in the works and will be released in a timely manner. This is not the

first nor the second song Peela has done with Xyclone and he emphatically stated that it definitely

won’t be the last. The chemistry is there to stay.