AMERICAN reggae singer Bronte James said his association with the music genre and Rastafarian faith helped him to cope with his recent diagnosis of colon cancer.
The singer — who, along with his wife, Elisa, formed the duo Afro Omego — was diagnosed with the disease in June.
"I have been listening to a lot of roots-reggae music, and I pray and meditate a lot. I am doing pretty well as I try to heal and relax my body," the 37-year-old told the Jamaica Observer.
"I also spend my free time listening to tracks from Bob Marley, Jah Cure, Buju Banton, and Don Carlos," he added.
Despite his diagnosis, the Salt Lake City artiste managed to perform at the Utah Radio Fest in June. However, due to radiation treatment, he was forced to cancel his remaining summer gigs.
A website has been set up to raise money in assisting him in paying his medical expenses.
The singer said he's, however, back in the recording studio and working on the group's fourth studio album American Ital. The 11-track album will be released in January 2015. The set includes Fire to Burn, Cool Out My Mind and Rebel Girl.
According to James, breaking out as an African-American artiste in the United States comes with its challenges.
"Usually, it's the white guys and the Jamaicans who are successful in the United States as reggae acts. It's really hard for persons like myself, but we are determined to etch our names in the reggae annals," he said.
Afro Omega reggae band was formed in 2002. They released their first single Its On the People, two years later. Their debut album Pick up the Pieces was released in 2006. Love Emergency (2008) and Move Like Lightning (2012) followed.
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