FREDDIE MCGREGORFreddie McGregor is one of Reggae's most durable and soulful singers, with an incredibly steady career that started all the way back in the '60s, when he was just seven years old. Since then, he's spanned nearly every stylistic shift in Jamaican music, from Ska and Rocksteady to Rastafarian Roots Reggae to Lovers Rock (his particular specialty) to dabblings in Dancehall, Ragga, and Dub. Not just a singer, he wrote some of his own material, and grew into an accomplished producer as well. McGregor's heyday was in the early '80s, when he released several high-quality albums and reached the peak of his popularity in Jamaica and England. However, he has remained a strong presence on the Reggae scene well into the new millennium.
After slowing his pace in the late '90s, McGregor returned in 2000 with the acclaimed Signature, which restored his typical balance of Roots Reggae and Lovers Rock with touches of Dancehall. He followed it up two years later with a similarly well-received album, the Grammy-nominated Anything for You. |
SANCHEZSanchez is one of the all time favorite singer/performers who has the ability to transform his audience into a mass choir at his live performances. He epitomizes elegance and style and is always splendidly attired in a formal suit, enhanced with gold chains and bracelets, giving fans the ultimate in appearance and presentation. His selection of songs range from soulful R&B to hardcore Dancehall, Reggae, balanced with religiously calming cuts that enhance the spiritual vibes of his act. Entertainment writer, Howard Hendricks, describes Sanchez’s voice as "a supernatural gift from a loving God that can out sing any Nightingale, and he possesses one of the sweetest male voices in popular music."
A man with a mission who loves cooking, fashion designing and music collection, Sanchez has a serene attitude towards life. |
TINGA STEWARTTinga Stewart is holding strong as a purveyor of Dancehall Reggae. He started recording in the late '60s; his first recording was "She's Gone" in 1969 but it was the release of "Hear That Train" with Ernest Wilson, who was a member of the Clarendonians, that really got the ball rolling. The pairing with Wilson was a spur of the moment thing as Stewart also leading a group (the Wildcats) that performed in Kingston's hotels and clubs. From that, he joined Byron Lee & the Dragonaires and gigged all over Jamaica with the popular group. Though Reggae-rooted, Stewart was popular with tourists because of his love for American pop hits, especially Soul Music. In 1973, he went solo with a local hit "Funny Feeling."
Stewart was voted the Most Popular Artist in Jamaica in 1981. That same year, his recording of "Nuh Weh Nuh Betta Dan Yard" won him acclaim outside of his homeland. He recorded his first album and underwent a style change by teaming with one of Jamaica's most popular DJs (Ninja Man) for one of the most known Dancehall hit song " Cover Me". Stewart's rendition of "Take Time to Know Her," soared to number one worldwide and kept the legend hopping. His Dancehall hits assault continued with Ninjaman; the pair recorded a slew of old Drifters' songs, and others, in Dancehall style. He got paid in 1994 with "Inside My Heart," written by his old friend Willie Lindo, and scored big again in 1998 with "Whiter Shade of Pale" and "After All Is Said and Done." Long from gigging only in Jamaica, Stewart spreads his love all over the world. He's in double digits as far as albums recorded and has an astonishing 200 singles to his credit. Yvonne Young, was Tinga's Manager/Publicist for several years. She was known for assiting and working with Tinga with producing 3 of his well known cds (Ninja & Tinga, Tinga from the Archieves, Ready to Groove and hit -single -"How Can You Mend A Broken Heart"-cover version of Al Green song. Tinga is known also as the older brother of the Late Roman Stewart who sang with internationally known reggae artist - Late Dennis Emmanuel Brown. Tinga is diabetic and while working with Ms. Young, he was inspired by her nutrition expertise how to control his diabetic status .While on tour, he was able to follow good eating habits and managed the struggles in the music industry fast lifestyle of "eating on the run and on the road." |
ED ROBINSONEd Robinson is a Jamaican born international Reggae superstar who has been entertaining us with his silky voice for many years with hits like Knockin' On Heaven’s Door. Ed recently received a VIP-Recognition Award from Vibes Radio in Detroit, MI and the Music Ambassador of The Year-Linkage Award for his contribution to the Reggae music industry. Ed’s passion for music goes way beyond entertaining, he is dedicated to inspiring and educating a new generation of Reggae artists in all aspects of the music industry through the Reggae A.M.P.P.S. organization, The Coalition To Preserve Reggae and as owner of E2Recordings, Inc., E2 Studios, E2Onair Radio and Le 2 Music Publishing.
When Ed is not on stage performing or in the studio producing great hits, he is involved in various charities like the Universal Music Benefit for Orphans, which is a global initiative. Ed had a major tour in Germany in April 2012 - May 2012. |
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JULIUS JUDAHTo know Julius is to know music. Born in the rural and out casted outskirts of Sea lots, Port-of-Spain, in Trinidad & Tobago, he allowed the challenges of his community to be his passport towards his true passion in life. At a very young age you would find him taking part in community activities, talent shows, and always the first person to showcase his talent amongst all his friends. In his first major performance at the tender age of 9, he performed for Prime Minister ANR Robinson at a Christmas ceremony, where he would later be tagged as the village's talent. In 1991, Julius was featured and performed on a track with David Rudder entitled, "The Future Belongs to Me", which instantly became an anthem for the youths of that era who were facing a drug crisis on the rise in the country. After the recording of that track, the song and video instantaneously became a record hit. The song gained international appeal and was recognized by Hillary R. Clinton, who would later use the song as a theme for her drug-free campaign in colleges and high schools throughout the United States. In later years, Rodney was highlighted in a group called Yard Men college, which also drew the attention of Machel Montano. Upon working on a number of songs alongside fellow musicians and cast members of the Xtatik/Mad bull crew family, Julius also shared the stage with many fellow Caribbean artists as well. He performed alongside international artists like Red Rat, Lord Nelson, Kevin Lyttle, Maximus Dan, the Mighty Sparrow, Walker, and Buccaneer, just to name a few. He’s also performed with Shaggy, with his mega hit “It Wasn’t Me” when Rik Rok wasn’t available for a performance in Trinidad. Machel was said to have suggested Rodney for the performance because of his, “milky melodious vocals.”
Julius gained recognition in his own rights for being a vivid and creative music maker, and his Caribbean band was the first to ever be featured in Baltimore's Artscape (America's biggest free music festival) and Baltimore Book Festival. Throughout his journeys and travels he gained experience and the props of fellow musicians - many saying that Julius is surely an imaginative lyricist and great performer. With the chapter of his life beginning and making ties to create good music along with his band, there's no doubt he will be around for years to come, but Julius stayed focused and optimistic that one day he will prove his ability will be seen by the world. Coming off a successful year in 2012 with a Soca Award Nominated video and single for "I Love Liquor" (don't drink and drive) alongside Vijay Arjun, Julius has more creation in the works and is legitimately a young veteran as some say....so stay tuned! |
TRISTON PALMERPalmer was born in 1962 and grew up in the Waltham Park area of Kingston, and decided from an early age that he wanted to be a singer. He began by singing to the accompaniment of Soul Syndicate guitarist Tony Chin. His first recording was "Love Is A Message" for producer Bunny Lee when he was eight years old, which was followed by "A-Class Girl" for the Black Solidarity label, which was co-run by Palmer and Ossie Thomas.
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STEVE KNIGHTJamaican-born reggae artist who first recorded on the 'Witty' label with "Bad Company" and "Girl I Love You". He then found fame on the Jamaican 'Channel One' label with the album "Orphan Child" that got him licensed to Sony and helped score two number one hits.
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FLOURGONMichael "Flourgon" May, was born in Kingston, Jamaica, West Indies. May began his career on the sound system circuit, performing with Stone Love, Small Axe, Rambo Mango and his own Sweet Love set. He often performed alongside his DJ sibling, Red Dragon, with whom he nurtured the careers of Buju Banton and Terry Ganzie. May released a succession of combination hits, including ‘How You So Hot’ with Brian And Tony Gold, ‘Girls Just Wanna Have Fun’ with Thriller U, ‘Go Sit Down’ with Clement Irie, ‘Dungle Lover’ and ‘Madly In Love’ with Sanchez, ‘Jump And Spread Out’ and ‘Turn And Stab’ with Daddy Lizard, alongside the favoured ‘Million And More’ and the chart-topping ‘Zig It Up’, both of which featured the enigmatic Ninjaman. Following May’s successful combination with the controversial DJ, Ninjaman curiously released the contemptuous ‘Last Of The Flourgon’. The latter, however, had little impact on Flourgon’s career and his distinctive gritty voice continued to grace a profusion of vinyl releases. He enjoyed a notable partnership with Mikey Bennett and Patrick Lindsay, primarily for his version of the ‘Oil Thing’ rhythm, ‘Bow Ting’. Other solo hits included ‘Tender Touch’, ‘Bounce’, ‘Fret And Worry’, ‘Trophy’, ‘Live Good’, ‘Bad Boy Tune’ and ‘Follow Me’.
In 1994 Jamaican producers, inspired by the dancehall trend of mixing various DJs over the same rhythm, began recording various artist singles that often featured Flourgon, including ‘Can’t Stop The Dance’, performed by the ‘Yardcore collective’, which incorporated the talents of General Degree, Tony Rebel, Papa San and Buju Banton, among others, while ‘Informer’ featured Snagga Puss, Anthony Malvo, Anthony Red Rose, Frankie Paul, Lizard and Flourgon’s brother Red Dragon. By the late 90s his output was lost in the flood of dancehall releases, although his combination with Freddie McGregor, ‘Bless My Soul’, enjoyed some success. Although his career has been overtaken by the young contenders, Flourgon is regarded as an influential DJ who inspired a wave of sonorous vocalists. |
MICHAEL PALMERBorn in the Maxfield Park area of Kingston in 1960, Palmer began his career performing with sound systems such as Stereophonic Sound with General Echo in the late 1970s, taking inspiration from the success of his neighbor Leroy Smart. He found success with "Smoke the Weed", recorded at Channel One, and with producer Jah Thomas on tracks such as "Ghetto Dance" and "Different Love". He went on to work with a variety of producers including George Phang, Sugar Minott, Prince Jammy, and Joseph Hoo Kim, and enjoyed a number one single in Jamaica in 1984 with the Phang-produced "Lick Shot". Palmer also performed at the Reggae Sunsplash festival that year. His recordings led to a series of mid-1980s albums, including split albums with Frankie Jones, Frankie Paul, Johnny Osbourne, and Kelly Ranks.Palmer moved into production, achieving success with Neville Brown's "Haul and Pull Up", and returned to recording himself in the early 1990s, with singles such as "Juggling" and "Everyone Makes Love".
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CARL MEEKS1962, Kingston, Jamaica, West Indies. As a schoolboy, Meeks emulated the singing styles of top Jamaican musicians, and, determined to pursue a career in the recording industry, he realized that he would have to develop his own original style. In the mid-80s he auditioned with George Lemon who released his debut, ‘No More Secrets’, which led to a series of singles. He also worked with other producers, including the prolific Hugh ‘Redman’ James. James was proving to be one of Jamaica’s top producers, releasing smash hits from Clement Irie, Thriller U and Meeks’ 1987 hits, ‘Weh Dem Fah’, ‘Haul And Pull Up Selector’ and ‘Rude Girl Sandra’. By 1988 Meeks performed alongside DJ Daddy Lilly for ‘Lean On Me’, and a classic tale of wasted emotions, ‘Heard About My Love’. As a soloist, Meeks continued to enjoy hits with the conscientious ‘Danger’ and ‘Tuff Scout’.
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ALFRAYAlberto Renaldo Fray born August 13, 1978, better known as "Alfray" is a Jamaican upcoming Reggae artist. He was born in the tough Olympic Way district of Kingston, Jamaica but grew up and spent most of his years at Westroad, also situated in the vicinity of Kingston.
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