Queen Ifricas status as one of reggaes foremost listened-to and committed voices furthered by Climbs 15 hardhitting tracks. The album opens with the hip-hop tinged, authentic male/female dialogue heard on Truvosation featuring Damian Jr. Gong Marley (produced by Rickman Jamplified Warren). Warren also produced the title track where Queens beautifully sung lyrics encourage perseverance, especially during challenging times. On Ask Me Granny, Queen reveals two of her greatest motivational sources, her mother and grandmother, each overcoming many hardships to set a positive example for the younger generation. For the men in her life, especially her fans, Queen Ifrica offers a romantic voice on the sensual lovers rock tune Better Than Amazing, courtesy of ICore Productions. She begs forgiveness for infidelity on All That Im Asking, and reminds females to respect their unswerving male partners on Good Man, both produced by Tony Rebel. These songs come from my male fans asking me to do songs for them; as much oppression as women face, men face it too, so sometimes just a little acknowledgement to say honey I know you are there goes a long way, Queen explains. Rebel lends his production expertise to several tracks including Medical Marijuana, a crusade for the legalization of cannabis, which Rastafarians cite as a holy herb, and Thats How It Is Sometimes, a summation of Ifricas genuine approach to her life and music. I like to deal in reality, accepting life for what it is and when bad things happen and you dont know what to do, music can offer that glimmer of hope, she says. I am happy to be a voice that stands in the light and gives something that people can relate to and take from.
