“I believe I was born to sing the Most Highs’ praises and inspire people through sound”. In a nutshell this sentence describes the kind of artist Asante Amen – born Gavin Walters – is.
As a singer/songwriter he has penned many songs and has added harmonies to numerous others during his time in the music business. As a performer he has graced the stages of some of the more prestigious events in reggae music such as; Rebel Salute (JA), Irie Jamboree (USA), St. Mary Mi Come From (JA) and The Woodstock Reggae Festival (USA) among others. He has performed in the United States of America, the Bahamas, Grenada and all across Jamaica; however this is just the beginning for Asante as he looks forward to his music carrying him to places and venues across the Caribbean, Europe, Asia and Africa. Asante Amen has had the privilege of collaborating on tracks with artists such as Lutan Fyah and Jah Thundah as well as a host of other local and international reggae artists. He has also performed alongside Reggae greats such as Luciano, Tony Rebel, L,U.S.T, Ken Boothe, Queen Ifrica and Beenie Man to name a few. For Asante, music speaks to him in a very special way and so far, by all accounts, his singles releases to date have been well received by reggae fans across the world. In 2011 Asante was in full swing as he enjoyed major rotation across the USA, the Netherlands, mainland Europe and many Isles across the Caribbean for the first half of the year with singles, WIPE YOUR TEARS (Nite Lite Prodns) and BEATING (High Priest Recs). He also enjoyed a one month stay on the KDVS 90.3 FM Reggae/African Top 25 album chart in California, USA at the beginning of the year for the EP release of his debut underground album OVER THE YEARS: The Underground Project. The upswing for his music and support from close persons around him inspired the self-release of the full album of the same title as the EP in July of 2011. A digital release, the album has and continues to receive rave reviews from various sources across the world and Asante Amen is more confident now than ever to push his music to the next level. While Asante still enjoys his album success, his new single for Macro Beats Records out of Italy, PRAISES, has been receiving a lot of love across Europe and Kenya, Africa. For this he is extremely grateful. More recently, Asante Amen’s record label (High Priest Records) inked a deal with the fast growing and innovative distribution company YoDeMi, out of Switzerland. Both entities will be kicking off their relationship by distributing the repackaged version of Asante’s successful debut album, which has been aptly titled, ‘Over The Years – The Europe Edition’. It features new tracks, previously unreleased and will certainly whet the appetites of true Reggae and music lovers all over the world looking for good Reggae music. To book Asante Amen for your events, interviews or for production work, please contact Mr. Norman Richards at (876) 876-6907, Mr. Kamau Janai at (876) 857-0903 or send an email to: [email protected].
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Born Umar Rajaee Plummer, singer, composer and producer "Jah Rain" is attempting to establish his place in the world of music through the journey of realising his true spiritual self. His deep and strong desire to share and promote his messages through his riddems have a profound and prolific meaning to each tune he represents. Jah Rain started showing an interest in music since very young, however did not start his professional career until 2006. His songs are more in the genre of Conscious Reggae and bring out his unique voice and lyrics which are now starting to gather a strong listening audience. Rain's conception is to reach the global community with his tunes bringing out a spiritual awakening in others, spreading his words about through music. He describes his music as an enlightenment towards the truth of waking up the souls, minds, energies and uplifting of the audience.He attempts to reach everyone by displaying all of his positive vibes to the world. Born Lenworth Gordon , I grew up in Clarendon ,Sandy Bay. I have had a love for music for as long as I can remember. I started when I was in third form of the Clarendon College high school by writing stories , and then i figured if i could write stories and was good at it ,why not try to write songs since I love music so much. I received no support from my parents , it was my uncle (STRATUS) who discovered me and listened some of my songs. He encouraged me to practice my talent and he also helped me to become a better song writer. I am currently unsigned and I along with my uncle believes I am destined for greatness......
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***Chappa Jan***was born in a small rural community in Claremont , Saint Ann , Jamaica. Saint Ann is the birth place of many famous artist including Justin Hinds, Shabba Ranks, Burning Spear and Bob Marley. This is where you will find the Magestic Dunn River, the twist and turning Ferngully and the birthplace of the great thinker Marcus Garvey. Chappa Jan practicallly grew up around local sound systems. This enhanced his talent and love for music. He entered and won many local talent shows. It was the Roof talent show that was owned and managed by producer Courney Cole on James Ave. home of the legendary Jack Ruby that lifted the bar for Chappa Jan. Being a winner of the Roof talent show provided him the opportunity to begin his early recordings with producer Paul Vernon, Calvin Reid and Barry O'Hare. It was the Safe House Label with the chart topping song "Yardie" that blazed the air waves and boosted him to the hearts of main stream audiences and inspired patriotic Jamaicans to take pride in their country. Another hit "Work is the order of the day " is a song that speaks about the youths dreaming of a luxurious life ....without working to acheive it . Chappa performed in some of Jamaica's most prominent and stand-out shows such as: Reggae Sumfest, Fully Loaded , GT. Taylor Christmas Extravaganza show, Culture shock and Campfire. He has Shared the stage with Beres Hammond , Buju Banton, Damian Marley, Rihanna, Missy Elliott, Gentleman, Joseph Hill and Culture to name a few. His universal mind set allowed him to work with Phaffar Nesser from Denmark to produce the song " REAL LOVE" collaborated with the late Nastasja,"SOME OF US" with Chezidek.For all the females who know "yoh pretty when yoh wake up, yoh nah fi use no make up"the latest song title "NAME A CALL" on the MUSMEKIT/FOOD PALACE MUSIC label speak for you. .The single " JOURNEY & YES I KNOW" on the Good Look Label highlight his strength on the mission. Chappa believes in human improvement and always strives to use his music to lift up the human spirit in a positive way...Blessing to everyone, ONE LOVE. BIO
Chezidek the Herbalist! Rastafari roots and culture singer from St. Ann’s Bay, Jamaica. Chezidek emerged on the scene in 2002 with his first album “Harvest Time” ( Vp records), produced by Phillip “ Fattis” Burrell (exterminator rec.). Chezidek unique voice and melodies with cultural, spiritual and sometimes political topics earned him a place in the heart of Reggae fans in Jamaica and worldwide. In 2004 chezidek made his first hit song “Leave de Trees” a song he recorded for Hugh Miller ( Our Promotion Labe), Leave De Trees topped the Reggae Charts and made him a house –hold name in Jamaica, the Caribbean and everywhere reggae music plays. In 2007 he released his 3rd album “Inna de Road” (Green sleeves Records) produced by Bobby Konders of Massive B Records, with hits like “Inna De Road, Dem A Fight We and Call Pon Dem”. This album is one of the most loved in roots and culture music of today. Chezidek has performed for thousands of reggae fans in Jamaica, Caribbean USA and Europe and on most of the major Reggae Festivals. He has worked with popular producers such as Bobby Digital, Dan Carleon, Sly and Robbie, just to name a few, also with European based producer Jah Solid Rock, which released two albums “for Chezidek "Judgement Time” , and recently " The Order Of Melchezedik" wich was released April 16 2013 . Chezidek is one of the few roots singer who sticks to the conscious side of the music and never change. As a youth , coming from the home of the Honourable Marcus Garvey, Robert Nesta Marley and Burning Spear, Chezidek was influenced by the ancient Rastafarian tradition and his African roots. A man of righteousness inspired by the Most High Jah Rastafar I. Chezidek latest album “ FREEDOM FIGHTERS “ released August 6, 2013 , produced by One Drop records out of California is also another chapter from the book of the spiritual chanter, Chezidek the herbalist, the environmentalist, the Italist, the defender of the cannabis sharing his songs of redemption ,out and available for all reggae fans. Chezidek continues on his spiritual , musical journey with the message of righteousness and justice, through the powers of the Most High Jah Rastafari BIO
Jamaican sensation Lenny Kurlou has captivated audiences with his sultry, sexy voice. Born in Kingston, JA raised in Cockburn Pen, Lenny was immersed in reggae music. Several internationally known artists resided in his community such as were Super Cat, Admiral Bailey, Early B, Josie Wailes, Charlie Chaplin, U-Roy, Little Twitch. Along with his charismatic voice, Lenny can also add singer/songwriter/ producer/actor to his plethora of talents. He began singing early in life, starting his career on dancehall sound systems then later joining the Anthem Band, continuing onto Stryker’s Posse/ We N’ Dem and most recently the award winning S.T.O.R.M. Reggae Band. Lenny’s skills can be heard on the album “Eye of the S.T.O.R.M”. which was released late 2007. Several tracks “As-Salaam Alaikum, Hola Hola,” receive airplay on BBC Radio, Big Up Radio, Irie FM, and numerous stations worldwide. “Hola Hola!” which he co-produced, was also featured on the soundtrack for Nora’s Hair Salon II starring Tatiyana Ali, Mekhi Phifer, and Stacey Dash.Lenny is also one of the lead singer in the Archives band, based in Washington DC. Lenny has also released many tracks including “Testify, Homeless Man just to name a few. He has also received ‘ Singer of the Year’, "song writer of the year" at the DC Reggae Awards. Now solo Lenny expires to explore new beginnings. His new venture is Kurlou Reggae Allstars. While touring and performing he is currently working on his album. You can look forward to his album to be released later in the near future. BIO
Sheldon Senior is a fresh dynamic artist who is certainly making his presence felt on the Reggae Music scene with 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. BIO
The name Bryan Art describes a witty songwriter, meticulous producer, renowned guitarist and multifaceted artist specializing in music with a positive message. A graduate of the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts where he majored in guitar (Caribbean Latin American & Jazz Studies), Bryan first came to prominence as a guitarist and touring member of the Legendary Fire House Band. With Firehouse, Bryan gained immeasurable experience, supporting top flight Artistes including Luciano, Mikey General and Sizzla for several years and later with Bushman as band leader and guitarist of his Grass Roots Band. The multi-dimensional Bryan Art, who in his college years, balanced guitar duties with photography and graphic art, also spent invaluable time teaching music in Jamaican Schools. He took the bold decision to add a further dimension as recording Artiste and in 2001, released his first single titled Soon Come Back, produced by himself and Courtney Morrison for FIWI Music Label. He would later go on to record and release several hits including Rock And Come In in 2004 and Get It in 2005 that would go a far way in making Bryan Art a household name. Since becoming more devoted to a career as a recording artiste, he has been named Best New Artiste for the year 2002 by ER (Entertainment Report) on TVJ and has given outstanding performances on several local and international shows including Jamaica. Jazz and Blues, Rebel Salute, ATI, Fully Loaded, St. Mary Mi Come From ,Unity Splash, and several Reggae Month events, among others. His international appearances include extensive tours of the Caribbean, the United States, Canada and Europe. As a prolific and witty songwriter he has penned songs for Artistes such as Etana, George Nooks, Singing Melody, Bushman, and Luciano, and has also been the creator of numerous instrumental tracks receiving local and international penetration. In 2012, Bryan Art registered his record label, Junction Files Muzik, his first major step to creating an independent organizational structure. Later in 2013 he decided to seek a new management team in order to execute his re energized vision . He has assembled a group of young , skilled and talented local musicians who are now known as the File 13 Band which , as a unit has been supporting Bryan Art's live performances and winning over the hearts of local and international music lovers. He also released his self-titled album in April 2013, making it an overall productive year. Born in St. Ann, Jamaica, Bryan Grant, recalls playing the guitar before the tender age of eight. His keen interest in music was ignited by his eldest brother, but it was his mother who taught him his first three primary chords on which he learned to improvise and build for years to come. His major sources of inspiration continue to be, Dennis Brown, Beres Hammond, Toots Hibbert as well as Stevie Wonder and Al Green.Today Bryan Art continues to bring a fresh voice, image and attitude to the industry gaining him thousands of fans as well as the respect of the music fraternity. BIO
Being born into the Twelve Tribes of Israel, Micah Shemaiah is held to a different standard. His name may not ring a bell yet but it will. You may not have heard his songs yet but you will. Micah Shemaiah will become a staple in reggae music; a standard bearer in the hearts and minds of reggae lovers. His upbringing in RastafarI has laid the foundation for humble yet militant expressions of truth. With a required stipulation to ‘read a chapter a day’ from the bible, Micah Shemaiah is the man who learnt from early to chart and control his own destiny. Micah had no choice but to be grounded. From Dread Heights in Gordon town to Clifton Road off Chisolm Ave, Micah has experienced the influence of other musical greats who also trod in Rastafari. He is most influence, however by co members of the Twelve Tribes of Israel like Dennis Brown and Bob Marley along with his parents who taught him through their teachings that Rastafari is real and that the world was ready to receive the message of RastafarI. Micah Shemaiah literally means ‘one who fears the Almighty’ and ‘one who loves the Almighty’ and he lives this fact in his meditations and his music. Contrastingly, Micah Shemaiah’s musical path took him to the field of a paralegal for seven years at Patrick Bailey & Company at the urging of his mother who wanted him to ‘lay off the music thing for a while’ and get a 9 to 5. Micah submitted to his mother’s wishes but as it usually does, the passion and love for music came calling again. Music for Micah is the only way he can express the kind of words and meditation he has and as such music is more empowering to him as it courses through his veins inevitably. Micah Shemaiah is a Reggae/ Soul Singer & Songwriter. As a budding promise of reggae talent, Micah Shemaiah is a motivated performer who encourages the empowerment of youths and disadvantaged people worldwide. His writing style embraces and combines several genres of music, thus, delivering unique sounds that will appeal to any ear. Coupled with his awesome vocal strength, He also plays the guitar and is actively involved in the overall production of his music. Performing Live Acoustic music is Micah Shemaiah's first love. He enjoys the freedom and passion with which he is able to deliver his messages. Raw and soulful. Micah Shemaiah released his self produced debut album 'RASTAMAN MEDITATION" in 2009. The first album is a stepping stone for Micah Shemaiah on the road to realizing his talent as a musician. RASTAMAN MEDITATION is available on all major digital download sites. Also in 2009 he shared stage with Legendary Jazz musician Monty Alexander at the Lincoln Center, New York City on his request. Plus, he has performed, extensively in the United States and on local live stages such as, East Fest and Prime Ministers Youth Award in his homeland Jamaica. Recently he returned from his first tour of the Motherland when he travelled with Ancient Vibrations of RastafarI under the patronage of The University of Philidephia in United States to South Africa (Cape town and Johannesburg) with stop over performances in United Kingdom (UK). This move highlighted the atrocities of Rastafarians in Jamaica via the "Bad Friday'documentary produced by Junior Wedderburn, Deborah Thomas and John L Jackson. In May, 2013 he released his hit tune Dread at the Control produced by E.D.B Entertainment/MicahAbrahams and features Tj, Hempress Sativa, Infinite and Jahkime on 7inch Vinyl as a Limited Edition press . All copies were sold. It is currently sold on all major Digital download sites including Itunes. |