Artist Profile

BEENIE MAN

Jammins — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 01:58:03 +0000

Beenie Man (aka Moses Davis) was born in the tough Waterhouse district of Kingston, Jamaica, on August 22, 1973. One of Jamaica's most crucial DJs, Beenie Man's recording career stretches back to 1981, although it was in the sound systems where he later made his mark. The witty toaster began his true ascent to stardom in the early '90s, and by 1994, his reputation couldn't be beat. With song like “king of dancehall” and “who am I” Beenie Man keeps….(read more) http://www.myspace.com/beenieman

MAVADO

Jammins — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 01:49:41 +0000

David Constantine Brooks (born December 25, 1981) better known by his stage name Mavado, aka Gully God, is a Jamaican dancehall artist. Mavado had two major influences in his life that made him want to pursue a career in music. His grandmother who raised him, brought him to church with her each Sunday, and this helped to ignite his love for music. What kept the flame burning was his second influence in his music; his idol, and current labelmate Bounty Killer. With hit songs "on the rock", "gully side"and "so special" he is making a big name for himself in the dancehall world. His new album Mr. Brooks....A Better Tomorrow hits stores March 2009….. read more www.myspace.com/realmavado

ELEPHANT MAN

Jammins — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 01:46:56 +0000

Elephant Man stormed through the doors of dancehall back in 1998 under the wing of Bounty Killa and the Scare Dem Crew. Elephant Man is the responsible mastermind behind reuniting dancehall music with fun, innocent, trouble free dancing, a vital element that’s been absent from the culture and most often replaced by a new wave of artistry who glorify a bad mon, bad mind persona in their records. His debut, Good 2 Go (VP), became a worldwide smash back in 2004 with the release of chart topping party tunes like current hit “Nuh Linga”, “Signal di Plane”and “Pon di River, Pon di Bank” … …..(read more) http://www.myspace.com/elephantmandj

BOUNTY KILLER

Jammins — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 01:45:23 +0000

Bounty Killer:

(born Rodney Basil Price) in Kingston, Jamaica is a Jamaican reggae and dancehall deejay. He is the founder of a dancehall collective, known as The Alliance. One of Bounty Killer's first tunes was the "Coppershot." Coppershot was heard by New York-based Johnny Wonder, a pivotal figure in North American Dancehall Reggae, who went crazy when he heard it, instantly recognising the potential of its hardcore appeal to the urban markets Stateside. The 1990s was also the decade in which Bounty Killer became known in USA and in Europe and ended up with several combinations with big artists like Busta Rhymes, Wyclef Jean, No Doubt, Swizz Beatz and AZ. In 2006, Bounty Killer signed with VP Records and the compilation album Nah No Mercy - The Warlord Scrolls …. ..read more www.myspace.com/therealbounty

CAPLETON

Jammins — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 01:33:49 +0000

CAPLETON:
A wise man once said that a prophet is never honored in his own country. And so it has been with Capleton. While the veteran DJ‚s words and works long ago earned him the title of “The Prophet”, the respect and honor that should rightfully be his have been a long time coming. Capleton is now at the height of his powers. 1999 and 2000 have brought a ceaseless string of sound system favorite and dancehall chart toppers like the anti-violence anthem “Jah Jah City”, “Tour”, Selassie I live every time” and “Good In Her Clothes,”…..read more
http://www.capletonmusic.com

KENDRA GRANVILLE

Jammins — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 01:30:30 +0000

BROWN RICE FAMILY

Jammins — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 01:27:41 +0000

Brown Rice Family: is today’s freshest world roots band that delivers the message of unity and diversity to the people. BRF shares rhythm driven music that makes everyone dance. Virtuosic horn solos will leave everyone all jazzed up. At Brown Rice Family event, you will surely experience many rhythms of the one world. There will be reggae, ska, rock, jazz, African/Jamaican traditional drums, Korean traditional drum, dancehall, and much more… BRF is deeply rooted in the ancient sounds of the world and thus they are the “world roots band. BRF musicians have gathered in New York City from different parts of the globe. However, it’s not their differences that make them different…..read more www.myspace.com/brownricefamily

TARRUS RILEY

Jammins — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 01:24:43 +0000

TARRUS RILEY:
Not even ten chariots with horses can stop this new Reggae voice on the scene… no, its not a novelty act, but one that is destined for legendary status. Coming from the combination of a Nurse and a Singer, “healing music” is how he appropriately describes his music. Tarrus Riley has thrown his hat in the race, with a no-doubt approach that says, “I’m here to stay”. The Title track, Parables written by Tarrus cautions us to ‘read between the lines’, “She’s Royal, and “Stay With You”, cover version of John Legend’s song.

BIG DADDY KANE

Jammins — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 01:17:10 +0000

BIG DADDY KANE:
Emerging during hip-hop's massive creative expansion of the late '80s, Big Daddy Kane was the ultimate lover man of rap's first decade, yet there was more to him than the

stylish wardrobe, gold jewelry, and sophisticated charisma. Kane possessed a prodigious rhyming technique honed from numerous B-boy battles. While he never scored much pop-crossover success, his best material ranks among the finest hip-hop of its era, and his sex-drenched persona was enormously influential on countless future would-be players….read more www.officialbigdaddykane.com

Serani

Jammins — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 16:57:59 +0000

Serani
Serani is a new Reggae artist that has taking Jamaica by a storm and is continuing to do so across the world. Serani born in the mean streets of Kingston Jamaica he decided at a young age that his two other best friends who also shared the same interest in music decided to put together DASECA productions in 2001. Serani is quite a new artist on the Reggae Scene but he is blowing up faster then Movado. Serani has co-produced the first two singles on Sean Paul’s new platinum album "Trinity," including ‘We Be Burning,’ which was the first released single. The ‘We be Burning’ track helped Trinity smash a Jamaican record of 107,000 copies sold in the first week. Serani continued and made the ‘Smash’ riddim which hosts the song ‘Dutty Wine’ by Tony Matterhorn. Dutty Wine is the number one song presently in Jamaica and England. Serani is also recording his own songs and promoting two new singles entitled "doh" featuring Bugle , "no games", "good over evil" and "she loves me", a groovy sensual song for the ladies.