BIO Kareem has what it takes - looks, charisma, song writing abilities and a voice that slips with stylistic ease from Al Green - like textures to echoes of Curtis Mayfield, /Marvin Gaye. His music is forward looking, socially conscious, street smart soul, reggae, and dance. When it comes to music the Ryddim Kings are serious. They write their own lyrics and melodies without the benefit of formal musical training, but they know that songcraft is the name of the game. Kareem’s pedigree speaks for itself working with Nu Vizion, Mike Patto, and world renowned DJ/Producer Mauro Ferrucci, of Airplane Records, Kareem and Mauro linked up and got into the dance groove. Kareem had underground dance successes with Mauro ‘Free at Last’ and with Andrea T. Mendoza v S. Tibet ‘Seven Seconds’. Kareem then went on to feature on Italian celebrity TV presenter and DJ Tommy Vee’s and DJ/Producer Andrea T Mendoza’s 2007 smash hit ‘Lovely’. Kareem and Danny Losito of Double Dee fame then went on to create a writing partnership with Gianluca Mosole the jazz empresario (‘Train to Nowhere’) which lead to the fusion that became D’Other. With DJ/Producer Mauro Ferrucci they have produced some spectacular tracks as the band D’Other, such as ‘Reaching for the Stars’, ‘In My Life’ and ‘Men Cry Too’ which, according to Tommy Vee is a timeless soul classic. Kareem and Danny Losito went on to form ‘Bad Connection’ with their first single ‘Just Be Thankful’ being picked up by the musical entrepreneur Jamie Lewis of the prestigious Purple Music label. Kareem has worked with Alfred Azzetto at Rule Five and written and sung on some spectacular dance collaborations ‘I Love Mukiz’ with Walterino, ‘Watching You’ with DJ Bee and Mastercris, ‘Where's the Party?’ with DJ Fopp, and released ‘It's All About You, with the Fever Brothers and The Soul Creative. As the story goes; Kareem was recharging his batteries back home in Jamaica at Mommy's and by chance a good friend, Lego Douglas, was in Kingston at his world renowned Lego Studios so they linked up and there began an incredible journey. The planets must have been aligned that day because musicians such as Leroy ‘Horsemouth’ Wallace, Flabba Holt and Chinna Smith, to name but a few, were all available. They made an old school recording with all the musicians in the studio playing in real time and an album was made there and then! Kareem is now collaborating with the musical genius that is Derek Demondo of Twinkle Brothers fame and they are set to impose their new project on the British reggae scene with the first tune ‘Live It Again’ released May 2013 followed by ‘Wasting Time’ which both will appear on the Nu Lovers 2 Damsels and Crooners Volume 2 album. ‘So Much Love in the World’ is the first song from the eagerly awaited Ryddim Kings’ first album with the second song ‘Smile’ soon to be released. 2014 has been a very busy year for Kareem. Not only working on ‘Smile’ and the Ryddim Kings’ album he has also been working on new collaborations. ‘No Pain, No Gain’, riding on a Marley rhythm, with Philip Gadd at Gadd59 Studios is receiving widespread acclaim. Kareem has been writing and collaborating with the Producer Neville Noyan and will soon be releasing ‘Dirty Dancing’ an old school ‘rub off the wallpaper’ style song. He also manages to fit in weekly house music writing sessions with Danny Losito for Airplane Records a US/Italian dance label. Soon to be released a new track ‘Life Goes On’ with Tommy Vee featuring Danny Losito and Kareem Shabazz. Derek Demondo, Amaziah Rose and Kareem have created a new venture, the Boom Boom Rooms, which is an exclusive, monthly, industry event where those connected with the UK reggae scene can get together and have listening sessions to promote UK reggae music. This includes musicians, producers, DJs, management and PR. Kareem’s musical appreciation has flourished in all directions, in style, maturity and commercial viability. Kareem is doing what he does best; just getting in the groove. Email at : [email protected] THE BRITSH REGGAE SCENE IS ABOUT TO EXPLODE THE TIME IS NOW !!!
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Robert O'Brien
9/21/2014 09:10:38 pm
I would like to get a copy of kareem's new track "My War" wicked tune.How could I purchase his music and any other tracks,need to support the artist on his fine work.Thanks 12/10/2014 12:27:18 am
My War Will Be Released 15th of December (I Think) Leave a Reply. |