Reggae crooner Natural Black says he has been living an unbalanced life and decided to cut his locks as a result.

The artiste said he needed a change because his life was not matching up to the Rastafarian beliefs.

“I needed a new page, mi have basic needs to fill. As a Rasta you have certain tings weh you haffi keep up and if you nah keep it up, it nuh make no sense, just live free. When you nah make it one way, you haffi attack it another way,” he said.

The singer, who is known for songs Just Like In The Movies and Far From Reality, says he is now focusing his attention on releasing hardcore dancehall songs.

To date, he has released a few songs titled Love Straight, Mi Get Pat and Play With You, which he says has been getting good feedback especially from college students.

“I wanted to do some hardcore dancehall music, music that have expletive language and is X-rated. So far mi a get good feedback especially from the college girls dem. It look like dem did a wait fi dem song ya. It a gwaan mad,” he said.

He says so far, fans have reacted with surprise and excitement.

“Some fans a say dem glad fi di change, nuff a dem accept it because dem know say a life,” he said. He also confessed that there were some Rastafarians who were not happy with his decision.

Natural Black was also confident that his fans who have been supporting him from day one would understand his decision to cut his hair.

“Dem a go understand man, as you grow you understand some tings more. Religion is kind of trappy enuh, if you nuh understand certain tings den you get trapped in a kind of way,” he said.

Although he has broken his Rastafarian covenant by cutting his locks, Natural Black says he will remain a vegetarian and will continue to keep some of the orders associated with being a Rasta.

The artiste was also confident that this will not affect his chances of being booked for shows and also urged his fans to learn from his mistakes.

“Dem need fi focus and learn from my mistakes. Instead of criticising me, dem need fi learn from my movement. Life is about one step at a time. Don’t get caught up in the wrong things,” he said.

This is the second time the artiste has cut his locks. He had previously cut his hair in 2005.

Club Ricochet, 3250 NE 1st Avenue, downtown Miami came alive as Alley Cat the Imperial took it over on Wednesday night. Rice and Peas, a monthly event held in Manhattan New York was staged in Miami for the first time by the Rice and Peas crew and to kick it off were Alley Cat and Mr Vegas.

The party goers  were treated to a great performance when Alley Cat hit the stage about 2am. The artiste was full of energy as he displayed raw talent and his ability to hold a crowd. With previous and new hits, the Imperial one had the crowd singing along his catchy and melodious chorus lines.

In speaking, the artiste said he is happy with the response he is getting from the patrons all over, because the crowds are a mixed, and the people are from different cultures, and it’s a joy to see them all enjoying the music he delivers.

Music was provided by New York Djs, Federation sound, Orijahnal vibez, Dj Maya, Dre Skull and Dj gravy, who flew down to Miami for the event.

Imperial just release a new video for his Hit single “The Hawk” which Is creating a lot of buzz in the dances both locally and  abroad. Dancehall Knowledge vol.2, his 3rd solo album is in stores now and also on itunes. Imperial also have another video to drop in a couple days for the single “Don’t Test”, produce by hip hop producer Hertz the Descendant.

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Many if not all Jamaican artiste  love it every time they get to perform back home in Jamaica. Since Alley Cat has been traveling the world and settling down in the United States, he tries to make this happen as often as possible.

Since returning home few weeks ago Alley Cat has been catching up with family, friends and just basking in the Jamaica Vibe / Culture that he has missed.

His visit home saw him making appearances over the island in Clubs, Schools, Fun Days etc, on Jamaica Day Alley Cat Imperial performed at St. Anne’s Primary School, located in Western Kingston and made an appearance at “Dutty Rock Fridays” hosted by Sean Paul & Leftside at Club Riddim in New Kingston.

He describes the experience as ” a wild frolic”. Alley Cat laments further saying ” Being in Jamaica has been good. The respect I’ve received is overwhelming. People are happy to see me in parties”.

Of course, he took advantage in doing collaborations with local artist, while still promoting his single with IKAYA featured on his Dancehall Knowledge Vol 2 Album.

While on the island he will be shooting Videos for two of his new singles title “Don’t Test” and “The Hawk”, with all his renewed inspiration, and the fresh air of his native home, Alley Cat says the videos will be better and hotter than ever and that he can’t wait to share with his fans!

The vagaries of the music business are such that, you have put the work in to make it big and be relevant not just for today but for the future. You have to constantly reinvent yourself and grow with your fans.

Imperial has managed to stay relevant over the years catering the growing and changing needs of the market and his fans. In 2011 Alley Cat released several projects which has been creating a buzz throughout North America, Canada, Europe and other areas.

His latest videos titled “Days like These” Song produced by Imperial Productions and video directed by Fabrikated Projex and Imperial and Nevaeh Directed by the I-Team has been circulating on various circuits. Imperial describes the video as ” Being on point and straight to the topic”.

Imperial laments further by say ” its about youths growing up in certain circumstances which force one into wrong doing but with the strong guidance of family members to do right and not get caught in wrong, everyone can become a better person in life”.

Imperial has also managed to worked with other well known acts such as Lutan Fyah, Tony Rebel, Queen Ifrica, Gentleman, Movado, Harry Toddler amongst others. His career having spanned the years, he has had the pleasure and opportunity to grace the stage with many artists that he admits being fans of himself.

Imperial has also completed three hit albums, 1st – Imperial Level, 2nd – Dancehall Knowledge volume 1 and 3rd – Dancehall Knowledge volume 2 and is expected to released another album in March titled “Blue Movie”.

An artist for all time.