International reggae artiste Tarrus Riley has always been supportive of live music whether on records or via live concerts.

The artiste who rocketed to international attention a few years ago with a string of hits, including She's Royal, Good Girl Gone Bad, Never Leave I Jah Jah, Lion Paw, Shaka Zulu Pickney and others, says he has never compromised on the quality of his work.

''I'm pleased to see what's going on with my peers and proud that other youths are doing well," he said in a recent interview.

The singer made the comments against the background of talk in local music circles about a revival in live music.

"I'm all for live music and totally supportive of the movement. I have been and continue to do the works," he added.

Riley's current hit single Gimmie Likkle One Drop (which is charting on most reggae charts locally, in the United Kingdom and the United States) speaks volumes about the need for live reggae music to be heard.

"We advocate all forms of our Jamaican music, whether its dancehall, ska, reggae, and rocksteady," Riley pointed out.

His annual live music showcase 'Let Music Live', is held each year at the Emancipation Park in New Kingston for the past five years. The event, which has grown considerably, attracts a large turnout of patrons and gets support from corporate Jamaica, including companies such as Wisynco.

"A lot of artistes turn up out of respect and give their time and efforts to perform for the people. This is a band concert and the fans just come out to be musically enriched. This is our way of giving back to the fans each year," Riley explained.