Swaying Between Heartache and Hope: Stevie One & Costa Rebel “Feigning” Rekindles the Spirit of Classic Lovers Rock and Roots Rock Reggae.

Costa Rebel
Sep 26
2 min read

Artists: Stevie One & Costa Rebel

Track Title: Feigning

Release Date: September 19th, 2025

Genre: Modern Reggae (Lovers Rock / Roots Rock Reggae)

With “Feigning”, rising roots reggae artist Stevie One, lead singer of German Roots Reggae Band Rootical Movement delivers a smooth unhurried dose of Roots Lovers Rock that feels like a quiet revolution. He has performed with such top European Artists as Million Stylez, Anthony Johnson, Jamaram and Total Hip Replacement. Set against a backdrop of silky rhythm guitar, deep basslines, and vintage dub textures, the track taps into the timeless ache of longing — but never loses its sense of strength.

Hailing from London, England by way of Tampa Bay Florida, the now German based artist’s voice floats somewhere between vulnerability and resilience. He doesn’t overpower the riddim — he moves with it, riding each phrase like a tide. The track, produced by veteran producer “Costa Rebel” stays true to its roots with analog richness and live instrumentation, yet it feels distinctly current in its emotional honesty and contemporary digital production techniques.

Fans of Janet Kay, Carroll Thompson, or early Maxi Priest will find familiar comfort here — but “Feigning” is more than a throwback. It’s a reminder that Roots Lovers Rock isn’t just about love songs; it’s about survival through softness.

In a world that often shouts, Stevie One whispers — and it cuts deeper.

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