REGGAEXCLUSIVE SINGERS SPOTLIGHT
MIKEY GENERAL
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orn Michael Taylor on October 9, 1963 in London, England, Taylor spent his formative years commuting between London and Jamaica. Inspired by the established singers on the island, including Dennis Brown and Barrington Levy, he embarked on his own singing career. His vocal range was initially in the high tenor dancehall style
JAHMALI RETURNS
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nown for his hit song “El Shaddai” and a few others around the mid 90’s, Jahmali returns with his first full-length album in thirteen years. Here you will find an artist whose youthful promise is fulfilled, his message matured and refined: a unique and engaging artist in his prime. With a sound and style as unique in all of reggae as it was when he first came on the scene, Jahmali is poised to carry the torch of a long line of classic reggae artists from Bob
favoured by Pinchers, Sanchez and Pliers. He began his recording career during the mid-80s in the UK, recording with Studio One producer Jackie Mittoo. The recordings surfaced on Mikey’s own MGR label through Omega, and other notable recordings followed, including ‘Kuff N Dem’, ‘A Sound Gonna Die Tonight’, and the allegorical ‘Cowboy Life’. In combination, he found success with Richie Davis (‘Back to Life’ and ‘Suzy Wong’).
Inspirational Quotes” which entails many of her inspirational quotes and more. There have been numerous amounts of real fans who have expressed their testimonials to Empress Minott. She has received tremendous amounts of positive feedback from both adults and children who have read her book. Empress Minott says she embraces the love and it feels very heartwarming and encouraging to hear.
In 1992, Mikey returned to Jamaica, where he met Luciano during a recording session, the association led to his becoming part of the Firehouse Crew alongside DJ Sizzla and saxophonist Dean Fraser. In 1997, the Firehouse Crew shared top billing with Buju Banton and Bunny Wailer at the Essential Roots Day festival, and by this time, Mikey’s recording career was enjoying a renaissance. Philip ‘Fatis’ Burrell produced his Firehouse debut, Stronger Rastaman, while his combination with Sizzla, ‘Babylon a Listen/Unseen Blessings’, became a dancehall anthem. Lately, he has also started working with Indie Rootz Records out of Canada.
Her experiences have trained her to excel in leadership roles and she enjoys being a positive role model in her community as well as in many other countries around the world. 2014 started very well for Empress Minott, during self reflection she realized she has established new skills personally and professionally. She’s working very hard to put forth her second studio album which she will be taking with her on her tour to Africa. “Bless us” is the first single to be released from the Album. That “single” was produced by DJ records, it can be found on iTunes, CD Baby and other online distributors. For bookings, inquiries, contacts, music and merchandise please visit: empressminott.com. Stay in touch with her on Twitter @Empress Minott or facebook.com/empressminott.
EMPRESS MINOTT
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s an Artist and Writer, Empress Minott has continually strived for excellence in her life; she’s enthusiastic about moving even further into her career in the music industry. She’s passionate about her all her endeavors in life. Since the release of Empress Minott’s book, it has been a real positive journey. Empress Minott’s livication and synergy is just remarkable, her work ethics have been proven to be consistent in the community which ventures off into the rest of the world on a positive note. Her “Real Fans” as she calls Marley, and Dennis Brown, through them, have been supporting her his contemporary Garnett Silk, while new book that she recently bringing his own thoughtful and released “Empress Minott engaging perspective forward in this time. Jahmali has already released three singles entitled ‘Courageously’, ‘No Weapon’ and ‘Do it for Love’ from his upcoming album ‘We.I.Open’. This project presented by IsRoyal Records (Toronto, Canada) and produced by Reggaeland (Barcelona, Spain) is sure to captivate the spirit. We view Jahmali’s music as a missing element to Reggae in these times. IsRoyal Records is honored to present to you the revival of Jahmali and his great contribution to Reggae music. Be sure to look out for the album in spring 2014. We at IsRoyal Records are thankful for the continued support – One Love! For Bookings, Dubs and Jingles please contact: IsRoyalRecords@gmail.com. All other inquires contact Ital Management and Promotions Ltd at: ital.lion7@gmail.com.
NORVAL EDGEHILL
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orval Edgehill has been busy over the summer recording and performing. He has an upcoming album entitled “Real Reggae Vibes” soon to be released. He has performed in the Cayman Islands, in New York twice and also in New Jersey since last June and did not fail to
please his fans. Norval recently performed in New York October 2013 and at Voices of Thanksgiving in November 2013. Norval’s song “Mama’s Cry” is the title track to the EP Mama’s Cry Riddim recently released by Heart of Empress Productions. Another song released is ‘Ebony Eyes” on the HOEP Label and “Since You Been Away” which was produced by Indie Rootz Records out of Montreal, Quebec. Norval is also set to release his new single fesaturing I Brilliance entitled “Play That Reggae Music” produced by HOEP. He will be performing in and around Toronto for the Summer of 2014 and also has a few shows slated for USA and Jamaica. Presently in the studion finishing up some more songs, Norval is staying fresh and upt to the time. Stay tuned for more Norval Edgehill coming at you.
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