THE last album Caribbean Pulse released was Stand Up 10 years ago. After a self-imposed break, the Los Angeles band is back with a new single.

Blessed is the title of the song which was released November 1. It is from their pending album, Yesterday, which is expected to be out in early 2014.

Caribbean Pulse is built around founder and rhythm guitarist William Smith, his brother Jason Smith who plays bass and lead vocalist/percussionist Ezzy Judah. All are from Belize.

“Right now our focus is finishing up the Blessed video and we look to start doing shows in late January. We are in talks to do Rebel Salute and the Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival,” William Smith told Splash.

The band is an experienced unit with members from Belize, Jamaica and the United States. Caribbean Pulse also includes Jamaican drummer Carlton ‘Santa’ Davis (of Soul Syndicate Band fame), Michael Hyde (keyboards), Gil Smith (keyboards), and guitarist Steve Verhault.

Ten years ago, Caribbean Pulse made inroads with the minor hit songs Dry Your Eyes with Tony Rebel and Jah Is My Rock which featured Damian ‘Junior Gong’ Marley.

Those singles appealed to fans on the United States west coast, Canada, Belize and Australia. However, the busy schedules of band members on other projects prevented much touring.

Smith says that is about to change. In addition to pushing the Blessed video, Caribbean Pulse is looking to put in extensive road work to promote the song and Yesterday in the new year.

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