Burning Spear just announced a new collaboration with Glen Washington called “Call On Me,” and the pairing alone is enough to get reggae heads paying attention.
Two veterans of the genre linking up on a single track is the kind of move that doesn’t need a lot of explanation the names carry the weight.
Burning Spear shared the news directly on Facebook, keeping it simple with just the title and Washington’s name.
No release date, no label details, no streaming links yet just the announcement, which honestly feels very on-brand for an artist who’s never been one for industry fanfare.
Glen Washington has built a loyal following over the years with his smooth, soulful delivery, and his voice sitting alongside Spear’s deep roots energy is an interesting combination to think about.
Whether this leans more toward Washington’s melodic style or Spear’s dense, spiritual roots sound is still an open question.
Fans in the comments are already reacting with excitement, and it’s easy to see why both artists have long, respected careers and don’t tend to drop collaborations casually. When either of them puts their name on something, their audience takes notice.
Burning Spear, born Winston Rodney, has been one of reggae’s most consistent and uncompromising voices since the early 1970s, with a catalog that spans decades and a reputation built entirely on artistic integrity. He rarely chases trends, which makes any new music from him feel like an event rather than a routine release.
Washington, for his part, has been a steady presence in the reggae world with a voice that’s earned him serious respect across the Caribbean and among diaspora communities globally.
The two artists occupy different sonic spaces in the genre, which could make “Call On Me” a genuinely interesting listen depending on how the production handles that contrast.
There’s no word yet on whether this is a standalone single, part of an album, or something tied to a larger project from either artist.
The lack of context is a little frustrating for fans who want more details, but it also keeps the anticipation alive in a way that a full press rollout sometimes doesn’t.
Right now, all anyone has is the title and the names and for a lot of reggae listeners, that’s more than enough to stay tuned.
