DAN I (ITALIA)
Imperial Sound Army is the Name given unto the inspiration InI received from His Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie I. It was born from a will to spread His teachings among peoples of every nation, chanting in His Hola Name. By this, InI proclaim that HE Iternally reigneth, covered with Glory, sitting on the Throne of Judgment in Mount Zion. InI chant and praise to share a deep meditative experience through the powers of music and by virtue of its mystical energy. InI chant to mash down and finally overwhelm rumours and prejudices concerning RastafarI music's true roots and aims. InI chant to reunite all brethrens and sistrens under the protective flag of the Lion, and to ultimately eradicate those racial prejudices still used as a pretext to disseminate ignorance among the peoples of the earth.
InI desire is to hand down what InI Fathers have taught us, as well as to transmit what Holy Scriptures revealed unto InI allowing unto InI hearts to take rest and rejoice. Through the musical language, InI aim to manifest the love, the goodness and the greatness of His works, even knowing that this is actually difficult to explain and which InI words may perhaps be not able to fully express. Music possesses the power to penetrate within your whole being even when your ears could not be willing to heed and care about. Musical vibration hits your body to the point to enter your heart straightly, communicating through the Spirit and reviving your meditation. Taking a time to meditate gives man an occasion to escape the frenetic condition he is nowadays forced to live within. InI persuasion is that the power of music is not confined to offer moments of emotional well-being. Even more, it is able to awake people and to stimulate their intellectual faculties.
This is Dan I, the greatest rastafari artist!
NAFFI-I (REINO UNIDO-UK)
Born in November in the early 60's to a Family where music was the food for every feeling you had , Her parents gave Naffi a piano to jam , Experiment and build that same love they had for music. Growing up with brothers and sisters and enjoying different styles of music, gave her inspiration. Listening to artist like Ken boot, Bob Marley, Dennis Brown, James Brown Elvis Presley Jim Reev and the list goes on. She started writing and rehearsing her songs really feeling dis music vibes, she joined a band called Oceans where she was backing vocalist. who performed and done a variety of live shows then she left the band to do other things.
She went into nursery nursing and enjoyed working with the young ones but my real aim was to work with the youth ,Teenagers etc. So she Trained and trained and became a youth worker helping the youth, teaching them life skills, Cooking, health and hygiene, drama, art , Music , Organizing trips and setting up events helping to guide them in there chosen path and also a listening ear. Whilst doing her jobs she never never forgot about her music it's a part of her thats just there. She have a passion for working with the youth she feel strong about alot of the issues on the surface today involving our youths and feel it's her duty to strive for unity in this society The youth are the future some need more time then other. She love drawing and enjoy doing portraits , Still life and sketching. The Father, the Creator, the ruler and Conqueror is guiding Naffi-I and helping Naffi-I deliver a message. She currently working on her Album. which did release on 2009. "The young lions and lioness that the Father blessed me with. I Give thanks. I have to Hail H.I.M Daily for life when it's good days and bad days the mood must change. RASTAFARI". She did also record on Dub foundation Riddim.
Stay Strong Peaceful & Powerful Oneness
MC SOOM T (GLASGOW/ESCÓCIA)
From 1997 to 2000 Soom T became a regular vocal resident at underground raves, soundsystems and clubnights throughout Scotland with her own brand of political poetry and musical activism. As demand for her unique vocals grew, Soom T joined several bands, ensuring that each crew supported her different style from rap and reggae toasting to techno robotic and gospel. Soom t wanted to do it all and use her voice as a variable instrument with one goal in mind. To Relay a real message via as many different genres as possible while making listeners dance.
From 2000 to 2006 Soom Ts politically motivated, soul driven, unique and powerful rap toasting and song vocals appeared on over 50 commercial and independent releases on compilations, mixtapes, albums, singles and videos released worldwide on over 20 major and indie labels including Mute (USA/Worldwide), Universal (USA, Worldwide), Ghostly International (Detroit, USA), ~Scape (Germany), Cooking Vinyl (USA, Worldwide), Sanctuary (UK, Worldwide), Jazz Echo (Germany), Kitty Yo (Germany), Resist (UK), MG77 (Switzerland), Meteosound (Germany), Sinedin (Spain), PIAS (Belgium), Boutique - Universal Jazz (Germany), Virgin 2 (USA, Worldwide), Marginal (Japan), Unity Trax (Belgium) and various others. She has over 500 songs in her back catalogue and has collaborated with The Orb, T.Raumschmiere, Senser, Asian Dub Foundation, The Bug, Miss Kitten, Bus, Bruno Bellumini, Hagos, Paris of Detroit Grand Pubahs, Jamie Lidell, DJ Maxximus, Jahcoozi, Puppetmastaz, Rufus G Pointdexter, Monkeytribe, Mungo@s Hi fi, Stefan Rogall, Tigerstyle, Trans world Orchestra, Fatjon of Five Deez and many others. She has performed at Europes most respected festivals such as Sonar in Barcelona, Roskilde in Denmark, Marsatac France, Popkomm Germany, Arhous and Gent in Belgium amongst many others.
In 2005 she won a BBC Fame Academy Music Bursary for her groundbreaking music work and was also awarded the UK wide PRS Fopp Award with her homegrown dance hiphop crew Monketyribe. In Novemeber 2006 she was nominated for and awarded a PRS Atom Award. Soom T has supported Aphex Twin, Basement Jaxx, Ty, Miss Kitten, and many other international artists. She has recorded live sessions for BBC and European equivalent Radio including a John Peel session and several live sessions.
Her singles continue to sell worldwide and demand for her recognisable voice grows by the day. Soom has sold over 100,000 records and achieved all of this without ever being exclusively signed leaving her to forge her own path on the worlds musical underground. Soom T's cuts on Dub Foundation Riddim Called Skank Riddim.
KENNY KNOTS ( REINO UNIDO - UK)
Kenny Knots is one of the most prolific and successful recording artists and live performers on the Reggae scene in Europe. Propelled to fame in the 1980s with his track “Watch how the people dem dancing” reached number one in the reggae charts while he was just 15.
He also has numerous singles out at the moment on a plethora of independent labels, as well as his recent album recorded with the Bush Chemists. Rasta Meditation is a prime example of the master at work, with a vocal that demands the listener’s attention, throw in Dub Foundation take on the Brasil Echoes riddim and the results are truly dazzling.
MARK WONDER (JAMAICA)
About MARK WONDER Mark Wonder, born Mark Andrew Thompson in Kingston, Jamaica, is truly a Jamaican wonder. Although Jamaica has no shortage of roots singers, Mark Wonder is a musical force that must be reckoned with. He has been blessed with an awesome musical talent. His powerful and infectious vocal delivery and master song crafting cannot be disputed. One can simply not resist singing or rocking to his quality creations which have a universal appeal whether he is praising the Almighty, chanting revolutionary songs laced with social commentary, or keeping the fire of the ancient ones ablaze. His joyful expressions and contagious love songs are also exemplary of the breathtaking quality and range of this amazing and gifted singer.
Mark Wonder was influenced by his mother’s love for music and her record collection that included the great early R&B classics of The Impressions, Sam Cooke, Otis Redding, Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, Smokey Robinson, Patti Labelle and Stevie Wonder from whom he has adopted the name “Wonder”. He was also influenced by foundation Jamaican music from artists like Burning Spear, Alton Ellis, Marcia Griffiths, Bob Andy, Heptones, Ken Boothe, Black Uhuru, Beres Hammond, Third World, Barrington Levy, The Wailers with Bob, Peter and Bunny, and Dennis Brown who in particular inspired him to become a singer. He developed his craft around the sound system in and around his community. From there he got the opportunity to go to the recording studio. King Jammy was his first stop where he did one recording. Not getting enough attention he moved on to neighboring Black Scorpio which eventually launched his recording career. “Caution” was his very first vinyl single. Then came “Girl I Love Your Style” and “A We Rule” – all on the Black Scorpio imprint. A string of singles followed on other small labels and Mark was on his way to realize his vision. He has grown tremendously creating a unique style of his own and is now considered one of the best vocalists in roots reggae. Even Jamaica’s Daily Gleaner newspaper took notice and has described him as “a sound very reminiscent of Garnet Silk.” But Mark sees himself as just another instrument and considers it always an honor to blow the trumpet in a vocal tone. This son of the Tribe of Levi continues to record for many labels and has forged respect and admiration from established and budding international roots labels such as Al.Ta.Fa.An., Addis Records, Bobby Digital, Soundproof Productions, Special Delivery, Pow Pow, World-A-Music, 321 Strong and Acoustic Vibes with whom he coproduced quite a few impressive singles with other artists. Mark has done several collaborative recordings with prominent reggae artists from Sizzla to Germany’s number one reggae artist, Gentleman.
Mark has recorded several albums to date which include “Signs of the Times”, “Jeremiah”, “Break The Ice”, and a live album which was recorded in 2001 in Switzerland titled, “Mark Wonder Live at the Couple With Special Guest Prince Theo and the New Land Band.” “Break The Ice” brought out the powerful single “Rainbow Child”. Now Mark Wonder has started his own imprint, Battle-Axe Productions, and set his sights on controlling his own music. “Victory-The Mystery Unfolds”, his first project is a masterful and well-crafted production decorated with lush horns and arrangements. The potent lyrical vibrations touch a range of issues including social commentary. Mark has widely toured Europe where he has steadily been building a solid fan base. In the U.S. he has created a huge impact especially on the west coast receiving tremendous response and rave reviews for his wonderful vocal styling and energetic live performances. “I-man deh pon the mission, yeah, as one of the militant soldiers, and as a son of Levi , I-man know what I duty is. The music is the source I and I use to deliver I and I message and always glorifying his Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie I.” Mark Wonder strives, through his music, to educate, inspire and bring consciousness with a spiritual essence and cultural awareness to listeners. Mark also did record for Dub Foundation on Brasil Echoes Riddim.
ALIKA (ARGENTINA)
Omega vibration, conscious reggae, action and no words; alika has certainly become the most important woman in latin reggae. her story goes back to the hardcore hip-hop band: actitud maria marta which she left a couple of years ago and then turned to rastafari enlightenment. she has released a couple of albums with her band nueva alianza and now sista alika is back with newmaterial: "razon, meditacion y accion" touring latin america. her website is very simple with design and programming but powerful in content. check out all of the goodies you can find in there:
vegetarian recipes, planting your own food methods, rastafari related texts, a great deal of links to reggae sites and the universal declaration of human rights. i don't know if she's touring outside latin america, but if you manage to Find out a venue she's playing at near you, storm down and go see mighty empress Alika.
JERU BANTO (BRASIL)
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Coletâneas:
- Digitaldubs apresenta: Brasil Riddims Vol 1 ("Mandando Vê" e "Baixada Bolada").
- Digitadubs apresenta: Diáspora Riddim ("Manda Quem Pode")
"Manda quem pode /
Obedece quem tem juízo /
Ordem pro povo /
Progresso pro rico /
Aqui manda quem pode /
Obedece quem tem juízo"
http://www.myspace.com/jeruba
