GUYANA-BORN roots singer Natural Black is slated to perform at the James R Hallford Stadium in Georgia on May 24.

The event will be hosted by Guyana Association of Georgia, Inc.

“It is always an honour to represent my birth country. I am proud to be regarded as a music ambassador,” said the 40-year-old Natural Black, who relocated to Jamaica 20 years ago.

Since then, he has recorded for several producers and released songs including Wanna Tell You I Love You, Don’t Play With my Heart and Far From Reality, his biggest hit to date.

Natural Black caused a stir in May 2012 when he cut his locks, saying he no longer lived a Rastafarian lifestyle.

“I am not my locks, therefore it cannot slow me down,” he said, when asked if his career was affected by that decision.

Born Mortimer Softly in the town of Linden, Natural Black has not lived up to expectations some in music circles had for him. But he is satisfied with his growth.

“I am happy with where I am because I have peace of mind, but of course there is always room for improvement. Whoever doesn’t think they can keep growing is egotistical,” he said.

This summer, Natural Black will embark on a series of shows in the United States to promote his album, No Prejudice, which was released last year.