Until now, we'd only come across Irie Love as a guest vocalist on tracks by Inna Vision, but her musical breakthrough actually came back in 1999, when she became one of the finalists in Honolulu's Brown Bags To Stardom talent contest and was offered a deal by John Iervolino of Quiet Storm Records.

In 2008, she released her first EP, 'Ehiku' (Hawaiian for "seven"), featuring seven tracks, followed a year later by the Japan-only album 'The Life Of Love'. After moving back and forth between Los Angeles and Jamaica, where she teamed up with Morgan Heritage, she released 'This Is Irie Love' in 2012.

Yet Irie Love herself apparently considers 'Reflections' her first proper full-length: "I decided to create an entire album, something I've actually never done before. I'm in the world of singles and reggae riddims. As humans, we are deeply influenced by our environment and to journey to a different country where I did not speak the language to work with a producer I had never met in person, some may say was a big risk, but the change of scenery influenced my artistry in a way that was so expansive. Matthieu was so kind, easy to work with and such a multitalented producer, not just in the sounds of reggae. I had a magical time in Paris! Finally fulfilling my dream of creating a full body of work, and I'm so excited to share this new music with the world!"

'Reflections' opens with the lovers rock of 'Sugah', followed by 'Organic Woman', Irie Love's reinterpretation of Judy Mowatt's 'Black Woman' and an immediate highlight in the track list. Another personal favourite is the soulful 'Gold'.

The track list also features three combination tunes. 'Boundaries' sees her team up with Jah Lil, while American vocal group Beautiful Chorus appear on the interlude 'Rainbow Bridge'. We were more taken, however, with the dancehall flavoured 'In Another Life' featuring Jamaican Nyle Banks aka Fyakin, presented here in an Afrobeat Remix. Be sure to check out the original as well, although unfortunately it doesn't feature on 'Reflections'.

We could have done without the interludes, but 'Reflections' offers more than enough enjoyable tracks to keep your attention. We'll certainly be keeping an eye on Irie Love from now on!