Song about addiction and mental struggles Written by Kyle and his dad on their way to a rehab. "If only for a minute I could be alright, take away my demons that haunt me tonight"

Kyle's Song (If Only For A Minute)

Island Head is the creation of drummer, singer, songwriter, producer Billy Messinetti. A passion for reggae and love for musicians interacting and jamming are why Island Head was created. 

While Island Head’s album “Punky Reggae Party” is an all instrumental album mostly covering songs written by Bob Marley, their new music are vocal tunes of original music. 

Their first vocal release is “Blue Butterfly” written by Billy dedicated to the memory of his son Kyle. Kyle died of fentanyl poisoning at the age of 26. In 2023, the Kyle T. Messinetti Foundation was created. You will hear more about it, very soon!

PUNKY REGGAE PARTY 
Billy put together an allstar band for the album, “Punky Reggae Party”. The two guitarists are legendary reggae players.
Andy Bassford, lead & rhythm guitar (Shaggy, Sting, Toots & The Maytals) 
Mikey ‘Mao’ Chung, guitar (Peter Tosh, Black Uhuru)
Neil Jason, bass (Billy Joel, John Lennon) 
David Frank, keyboards (Phil Collins, Chaka Khan, Prince)
Timmy Cappello, saxophone (Tina Turner, The Lost Boys movie)
Don Harris, trumpet (Allman Brothers, Tower of Power, Nile RodgersChic)

The album was recorded live and allows the musicians a chance to step out, yet it is very listenable. It was mixed by Grammy award winning engineer/producer Dave O’Donnell (James Taylor, John Mayer) at The Hit Factory/Germano Studios, NYC. 

SiriusXM radio program director Pat McKay said; “Island Head is an important project to reggae. It’s always gr8 to have substantive, high art. This work contributes to reggae’s growth. Reminds others of what it really is and what is still possible. I feel so especially blessed to share this brilliant work with our audience.” Dermot Hussey is a legendary radio host on SiriusXM's The Joint reggae channel. Dermot Hussey said; "Island Head musicians, tastefully demonstrate that a fresh perspective can still be brought to Bob Marley music".