Biography “While there is life there is music”--Sheldon Senior Sheldon Senior is a fresh dynamic artist who is certainly making his presence felt on the Reggae Music scene He will have an assured future in the global music industry. This extraordinary singer/songwriter is responsible for creating a number of deeply meaningful and thought-provoking songs that have truly captured the essence of a thriving artist, capable of achieving world-wide acclaim. Sheldon Anthony Senior was born from the parish of St. Catherine in Jamaica, he started singing at a very young age making his debut as the lead singer for his Primary School Choir. In this prolific and melodious environment of Roots -Rock -Reggae and Gospel, his musical roots were given the necessary substance to blossom. He was listening and attentively studying an array of musical forms: from Ska to Reggae, R&B, Jazz, Old Negro Spiritual, and of course ,Gospel Music. Sheldon focused his energy on taking inspiration from a rich mixture of artists that set the benchmark for others in the industry. Those who influenced Sheldon’s passion and unyielding commitment to create positive and uplifting music, were Beres Hammond, Marcia Griffiths and Bob Marley,Dennis Brown who revolutionized Reggae on an International scale. Christiana Secondary High School in Christiana, Manchester provided a further platform for Sheldon to demonstrate his determination to get noticed, his natural ability to perform ,and compete against strong talented individuals. He followed through with a great level of distinction in 1994 winning the regional JCDC gold medal for ‘Best Male Singer’ in Middlesex, Jamaica. This multi-talented being went on to win athletic competitions in his home region and had been encouraged to pursue a career in sports at an intense competition level. Many enticements were there but Sheldon did not permit anything to derail his deep-seated devotion to music. It was this highly driven mentality that he could smoothly evolve from sound systems to singing in live bands such as, the Step by Step Band from Mandeville and the popular Fab 5 Band. In 1996. His successful streak continued when he entered the Tasty Talent Contest and won ‘Best Original Song’ and ‘Best Dressed Artist’. He spent every given moment to perfecting his musical craft. Sheldon has found the time to accomplish a BA Degree in Teaching Mathematics (Middlesex University, London) and a Teaching Diploma in Fashion Designing (VTD I, Jamaica). He is now residing back in Jamaica after in England where he is preparing to make an impressive entry into the Reggae Music scene that will surely set new standards. His mission is to become a world-renowned singer/songwriter and producer, touring the world spreading his unique and magnetic brand of Reggae, Soul and Roots Music. Sheldon has worked with some off the must talented producers and musicians in Reggae music such as Danny Ray (Jet Star), Mafia and Fluxy, Tony Tuff (Jet Star). Sheldon extensively tours the Open Mic scene, delivering powerful, energetic and refreshingly ‘rootsy’ performances capable of generating large audiences from diverse backgrounds reflecting the transcendent effect. Sheldon’s authentic quality of lyrics and musical style . He has performed live at the Stratford Rex in London and different Reggae Festivals held in parks also situated in multi-cultural London. His soulful Irie Roots- Rock -Reggae vibe has been likened to that of Garnett Silk, Beres Hammond and Maxi Priest. Sheldon is now actively promoting his musical talents and has released his debut album. Instrumentation For all bookings please contact Sheldon Senior at +1876 276 2943 or email; [email protected], www.sheldonseniormusic.com will soon come...
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Rivah Jordan Bio Tradition is defined as the passing down of elements of a culture from generation to generation, especially by oral communication. Suprising then it is not, that a son may follow in the footsteps of his father, especially when the element of culture is one of vocal expression. All 3 of Jack Radics sons will readily display their talent for crafting lyrics and melodies to create a listening experience with both rehearsed pieces and off the cuff freestyles, the elder two of them teaming up to form the group Sound Killaz. The younger of that pair being Rivah Jordan, Soundkillaz vocalist, producer and beatmaker. Kingston has been his home since returning to Jamaica, the place where he grew up and can recall his earliest of childhood memories, in 2006. He lived in London England, the place he was born for 10 years before, and it was here that his musical journey began. Most of his life he has spent between the 2 places. Music was not always the focus for Rivah Jordan, who used to play basketball for England at under 16 level, and it was around the age of 16 music began to be the focus of his attention. First writing lyrics and then making rhythms, which led to engineering and mixing. The requirements of the modern day musician coupled with advances in technology since his fathers era of making music, gave way for the opportunity to begin building his own studio, something which in times gone by may have been near impossible. Since returning to Jamaica with his studio, he has achieved his dream of recording artists such as his Father Jack Radics, Anthony Red Rose, Mykal Rose and many other artists including Prezident Brown, whose "Do Thy Work" Ep will be released on Sound Killaz Music. Kingston being what Rivah Jordan calls "The Mecca" of Reggae music, is the place where he has worked with producers like Reggae Legends Sly and Robbie, Fatta "Fat Eyes" Marshall, Fattis "X-Terminator" Burrell, "Computer" Paul Henton and Jack Scorpio amongst others. Rivah Jordan is still working with his brother as Sound Killaz making albums, as well as having done work in the Jamaican music video industry with Ras Tingle and his TD films, and the likes of Ras Kassa to name a few. Working on videos for artists such as Taurus Riley and many others. Working as SoundKillaz with his brother they been shooting and directing their own videos since around 2004 when they shot the "Ride On" video, which happened to be their first, Lonely and Farmer Joe from the Album "JA RYDAZ" followed an incredible 5 years later in 2009, although they were shot in 2007. Rivah Jordan puts this down to life's journeys and having to relocate the studio in 2008, also they have previously worked with the BBC. Now he is filming an editing music videos and footage for his most recent endeavour: Sound Killaz TV. The first music video was released in October 2011 and featured italian regaae icon Fido Guido, performing the single "A Tutte Vanne" from his latest album. All that as well as taking many pictures, some of which have already appeared on the front of Jamaican newspapers. In 2011 alone Rivah Jordan has performed in many countries, his most memorable performance in Jamaica being alongside his father at Rebel Salute, which he said was a very good start to the year and a sign of things to come. His collaboration with Prezident Brown has taken him from the shores of California, to Denver and many other states on the western coast of the U.S.A. and the summer brought on The Chiemsee Reggae Festival in Germany, as part of Prezident Brown and U Brown's European Summer Tour, which also visited Switzerland and other countries in Europe. Raffo Fest in Taranto saw Rivah Jordan perform in front of a crowd of over 10,000 alongside Fido Guido, who he did many other festivals and shows with in the southern part of Italy, to add to some solo appearances where booked to Headline as Rivah Jordan. In his words music is a mission and not a competition and he looks forward to carrying on the tradition that has been handed down to him as best he can, continuing to uphold the values his father taught him, which state that Music is supposed to inform, educate and entertain. Collaborations include : Sly and Robbie, Jack Radics, Anthony Red Rose, Mykal Rose, Governo Sombra, Foriegn Beggars, Fido Guido, Lotek Hifi, New Flesh, Part 2, Roots Manouvre, Dolby D, The 1 Shanti, Dum Dum Project, Henry P, Marcus I , Everton Chambers, G.S.D Krew and Prezident Brown to name a few. Rivah Jordan has performed in : Sheperd Bush Empire, the Jazz Cafe, The Forum and Cargo to name a few venues in London, also in Brighton, Oxford, Great Yarmouth, Bristol, Birmingham, Glasgow, California, Utah, Denver, Munich, Cologne, Oslo, Geneva, Rome, Bologna,Pescara, Taranto, Lecce, Porto, Amsterdam and Negril to name a few places... Performed alongside or opened up for : Jack Radics, Governo Sombra, Joseph Hill, Prezident Brown, Tony Rebel, Toots and the Maytals, Beres Hammond, Queen Ifrica, Fido Guido, Mama Marjas, Moddi, Lotek Hifi, New Flesh, Roots Manouvre, Mavado TY, Talib Kweli, Foriegn Beggars , Marcus I, Sanjay, Rootz Underground, Mutabaruka, Swallow, DubbleEdge, Skrein, SkinnyMan, Klashnekoff, Focused Few, Raymond Wright, Pure Love Sound, Zakalicious, TLD Krew and Mad Kid to name a few notable press: DJ magazine, IDJ magazine, Vibe magazine, Gargamel magazine, Future Music magazine, Pride magazine,Touch magazine, Hip Hop Connection and Search magazine as well as other magazines. Recieved airplay in the UK, U.S.A, Jamaica [Irie fm included], Italy, Australia and Portugal Appeared on tv in the UK, Holland and Jamaica Promotional Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEtPOxW8M3U Buy : Amazon - http://www.amazon.com/Jah-Works-Rivah-Jordan/dp/B00AIDNNEY I-tunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/jah-works/id583653460 Youtube Playlist : http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwQkCE1JGwZASItu-tJ5JVtPqTy3JKf8E Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/OfficialRivahJordan Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/rivah-jordan Ourstage - EPK : http://www.ourstage.com/RivahJordan/epk Reverbnation : https://www.reverbnation.com/rivahjordan
Artist in the Spotlight.... Clayton "Clay" Morrison With writing/production credits on the majors such as Sony, EMI, Atlantic Records, VP Records, Mercury Records and a list of people on his discography from Sean Paul, Keri Hilson, Beenie Man, Chipmunk, Daville, Collie Buddz, Vybz Kartel and the list goes on. Clay has decided to become an artist after years of his peers telling him that he would make a credible artist, he's finally decide to become that which is inevitable!
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