The album expresses Gale's fondness for the beach and natural beauty of the Jamaican seaside village Negril, which became a popular destination for tourists.

It was released in Jamaica by Micron Music,[1] co-owned by executive producer Michael Johnston, and in the UK by Klik Records.

CTI's founder, Creed Taylor, approved of Gale's participation because the cover lists him "courtesy of C.T.I."

[2] The album incorrectly attributes session leader to drummer Sparrow Martin and songwriting to "Eric Gayle."

"[8] Author and music critic John Masouri called the album "a delightful hybrid of reggae, nyahbinghi, soul, and jazz, with just a touch of calypso added for good measure."

[8] Música Macando says that "Negril sits alongside Below The Bassline by Ernest Ranglin as a distinguished exploration into jazz guitar within reggae subgenres."