With My Island, Eddie Witz and The Most High deliver far more than just a single – they offer a full-body, soul-nourishing experience. Fusing roots folk reggae, cinematic soundscapes, and chakra-aligning Solfeggio frequencies, this reimagined and remastered version of the track is both a sonic journey and a spiritual meditation.
Originally co-written with legendary songwriter Jeff Barry – whose name is tied to classics like Be My Baby and River Deep – Mountain High – My Island carries the warmth and joy of timeless songwriting while pushing it into new, transcendent territory. When Barry and Grammy-winning Jamaican producers Native Wayne and Brian Jobson passed the track to Eddie Witz, they entrusted him to bring a new vision to life. What he’s created is nothing less than a luminous ode to presence, healing, and human connection.
At its heart, My Island is part reggae meditation, part sonic pilgrimage. Witz guides listeners from Kingston to Byron Bay through a rich blend of island rhythms, soul, and deeply intentional sound frequencies. These Solfeggio tones – tuned to the body’s seven chakras – create layers that do more than please the ear. They invite the listener to drop into stillness, open up, and align from within. It’s a rare example of popular music crafted with such holistic purpose.
Musically, the track is lush and organic. Featuring legends like Sly Dunbar on drums, Robbie Lyn on keys, and Adam Topol on percussion, the rhythm section breathes with effortless groove. Over it all, Witz’s vocals glow with warmth and poetic presence. His delivery feels both grounded and ethereal, carrying the message with sincerity. The song builds a vivid atmosphere – sunlit, soulful, and alive with the feeling of waves, wind, and open skies.
Thematically, My Island is more than a destination. As Eddie himself explains: “It’s about disconnecting from the distractions of modern life and reconnecting to what’s really valuable… living in the moment, tuning in, and sharing love and life with your family and friends.” That clarity gives the track its power – it isn’t escapism, it’s a return to essence.
What makes the song even more compelling is the story behind it. Diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt Syndrome, which caused paralysis across his face and head, Witz faced silence where his voice once was. Through meditation, natural wellness, and inner work, he restored himself – not only physically, but creatively. That resilience pulses through My Island. Every note feels like both survival and celebration, a reminder that music can heal as much as it entertains.
The track’s re-release builds on its earlier success, when it first reached #3 on the U.S. and Canadian college radio charts and earned spins on Jamaica’s IRIE FM. But this definitive version is about more than chart positions. It’s about Eddie Witz sharing his hard-won vision of harmony with the world.
With his upcoming debut album I Am What I Am set for release, Eddie Witz is carving out a unique space – one where roots reggae meets spiritual depth, and where resilience transforms into radiant sound. My Island is the perfect introduction: a song that heals, grooves, and uplifts in equal measure.
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