Hiawondah’s Bio (@RealHiawondah)

00-hiawondahA poet and lyricist, Hiawondah, was born Brian Forrester in Clarendon, Jamaica. His migration to the United States enhanced his creativity and experience in music. His magnetic performances always leave a blazing sensation wherever he goes hence his popularity in the New York, Tri-State area.

According to Hiawondah, he is here to assist in the mental and physical uprising of Jah people. He has a strong sense of cultural spiritual and mental upliftment. Inspired by many revolutionaries such as King Emanuel, Charles Edward, Marcus Garvey and Emperor Selassie I of Ethiopia, Hiawondah exudes great confidence in his lyrics and promotes positive vibes. You May also find that some of his lyrics are relative to the issues that many people are faced with on a day to day basis.

Hiawondah has done collaborations with many artists and is featured on several compilation albums. He has voiced for quite a few record labels. His first album “We Different,” was released in 2010 by Irie Vybz Muzik. Hit songs like “Patriot,” “Touch The Road” and “If You Love” are just a few of the tracks that were in heavy rotation in Far Rockaway, NYC. Hiawondah also did a powerful single entitled “Teach” for CD Run.

In 2015 Hiawondah released his second album, and EP called “Egyptian Chronicle” containing 6 powerful and unique tracks.  Hiawondah’s “Egyptian Chronicle” EP is a positive and uplifting Reggae Release by Ites Of Life Music. It is distributed by Zojak Worldwide and available on iTunes now.

Andi-ites Biography (@ANDIITES)

00-andi-itesBorn Floyd Forrester, in May Pen Clarendon, Jamaica, Andi-Ites spent most of his childhood in Water Lane where he and several brothers were raised by his grandparents. At a tender age Andi-Ites and his mother migrated to the United States, where he attended Middle and High school, as well as College. Throughout his school years he participated in extracurricular activities, holding and confirming top positions in various talent competitions.

Andi-Ites’ first professional recorded track was done in a Hip­Hop style, in collaboration with Miami/Fort Lauderdale based rapper Noyd-B. He then created a group called “3rd Level” which took over the South Florida underground air waves. Andi-Ites later left the group to pursue a solo career.

Andi-ites has opened shows for veterans like; Sizzla Kalonji, Buju Banton, Beenie Man and many more internationally known established Reggae artistes. He also released several singles on various labels from Jamaica, United States and the U.K. He has appeared on many compilation albums and featured in many artists’ song releases. Andi­Ites has voiced a number of singles for Strike Gold, including tracks like “Watch Out,” “Grateful,” and “Shat a Road.”

In 2015 Andi-Ites released his first EP entitled “Self Preservation” containing 6 powerful and unique Reggae songs, sung with passion and drive. Andi-Ites’ “Self Preservation” EP is an eclectic mix of positive and uplifting Reggae Music; including a combination featuring the consistent sounds of Lutan Fyah. Released by Ites Of Life Music and distributed by Zojak Worldwide “Self Preservation” is available on iTunes now.

Jim Kelly’s Bio – Jamaican Reggae/Dancehall Artist (@jimkelly_real)

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Jim Kelly

Jamaican artist, Jim Junior Hosang, more popularly known as Jim Kelly, is intent on making his mark on the Reggae/Dancehall scene. Hailing from Christiana, Manchester, this young man has been dabbling with music since 2006. He made his first mark as a song writer, penning lyrics for popular Dancehall artist, Mad Anju, while simultaneously producing tracks for him, Mr. Pepper, Kalado, Egg Nogg and others on his then;  Board House Record Label.

When the opportunity presented itself, Jim began to invest in, and manage Kalado. He played the role of investor/manager for approximately three years, but then began to pursue a career as an artist himself. He received a lot of encouragement from his eight year old daughter who said; “Dad why don’t you go back to doing music and be the artist because you actually sound good?” Further encouragement came from producer J Canon, of J Canon Records, who told him “he has a good voice so he could do it.”

Two years later, Jim and his cousin, Dwain Robinson, changed the name of their record label from Board House to Real Linx and began carving out a position for Jim Kelly in the Jamaican music industry. He recorded several songs, the first of which was a collaboration with Kalado, titled; “on and on.” Though the record did not catapult Jim into the mainstream, it gave him some much needed attention from key players who began to notice his writing skills and professionalism. The second release was a hardcore Dancehall song called “nuh trust nobody,” featuring another young artist, Bastic. Upon its release, “nuh trust nobody” immediately gained traction and began to get steady rotation at most of the major street dances. It opened several doors for Jim who invested heavily in its promotion. Jim Kelly recently dropped another song, this one with singer Kamsha Morris, and already he is getting positive feedback from music critics.

When he is not recording and promoting music, Jim stays busy by doing vocal training at the Edna Manley School for the Arts (located in Kingston, Jamaica). He also spends a lot of time with his children. Persons may stay updated with Jim Kelly via the following links: Facebook www.facebook.com/Jimkellyofficial, Twitter www.twitter.com/jimkelly_real, Instagram www.instagram.com/jimkellyofficial and Vevo www.youtube.com/user/JimKellyVEVO

Bio written by www.mjent.net

Anaicon’s Bio (@anaicon14 @OsujahRecords)

00-anaiconThe combination of humility, charm, vibrant passion for music, respectfulness and appreciation for life and the universe, are only some of the facets of Anaicon’s personality that appeals to anyone who comes in contact with him.

Born on September 27 1993, in St. Ann, Jamaica, and named Oshaine DeVaine Anderson, aka Anaicon. Anaicon is a Rastafarian who accepted his name through divine revelation. He has been called to utilize his talents to create and perform Reggae Music for the edification and upliftment of not only the oppressed and those claiming African descent, but for anyone that can hear and perceive.

Oshaine attended Salem Basic School, Discovery Bay All Age, Ocho Rios High School and later St. Monica’s College. Oshaine remembers Ms. Lawrence as an instrumental force in his life, when in grade 6 at Discovery Bay All Age she encouraged him to read avidly and develop his skills as a performing artist. Anaicon took her advice and tutoring. He gravitated toward music and in 2007 began to write, sing, and dj.

His interests includes football and music. At Ocho Rios High School he played on the football team which vied with other schools for the Dacosta Cup. He continued to prepare himself for a music career throughout highschool.

00-anaicon2Anaican entered the Magnum Kings and Queens talent competition in 2013 where he was a formidable and impressionable contestant. He advanced to the “Face Off” where he was eliminated due to his positive lyrical content and the refusal to bash fellow contestants to gain popularity. Anaicon does not believe in or support artists lyrically attacking each other in the name of music. He approached Osujah Records to prepare demos of his music where he was welcomed and embraced. At Osujah he found the portal to launch his music to the world. His first song was appropriately named “True Identity” which describes him, “True.” He also released several songs on Osujah’s Promo Album “Vibez in the Sun.” Tracks includes “Cant Tame I,” It’s Loving,” “Rockstone” and most recently a show of appreciation for Jamaica with “Sweet Paradise” on the Bummin Ball Riddim. Anaicon is currently working in the studios to complete his debut album “RebelWise.” The album should be completed by the end of October. One track from the album “Silent River” has been released.

As a young talent, Anaicon’s dedication, discipline, positivity and high moral standards are only a few of the assets he applies to his life and his music. Osujah presents to the world, a young man who is a solid voice for his peers and elders; Anaicon.

Alozade’s Bio (@alozademusik)

00-AlozadeYeeh It is I De Alozade’, sounds familiar right?, well those are the popular introductory words by one of the most talented deejay coming out of Kingston, Jamaica, Michael Sterling aka Alozade. The young deejay erupted on the music scene in 1999 with a song called ‘Street Dreams’ recorded on the Crash rhythm for Byron Murray’s In the Streets Records label. The song did well on the local charts and signaled the arrival of this gifted deejay in the dancehall arena.

Armed with his ‘throaty’ voice, unique toasting and ‘poster- boy’ image, Alozade seized the initiative and took the dancehall by storm, consistently unleashing hits after hit. Prior to that, having had a burning desire to make it in the music business as a deejay, the former Ardenne Extension High student voiced his debut single ‘Top Of The Line’ for the Stone Love label. He then did ‘Mr. Mention’, for the African Star label and gained much needed recognition for those efforts.

It was shortly after, that he linked up with Byron Murray at In the Streets Records where he recorded the big hit song ‘Sweet Dreams’ The song propelled the young deejay into stardom as it became very popular throughout the dancehall circles. Alozade showed that he was no one hit wonder by scoring another hit song for In the Street Records, this time with a song titled ‘Under Mi Skunk’.

In the year 2000 he teamed up with producer Louis ‘”Flabba” Malcom and did the monster hit song ‘Bad Man Nuh Pet Gal’ on the ‘infectious’ hurricane rhythm. That song created waves for the summer of that same year both locally and overseas. ‘Bad Man Nuh Pet Gal’ up to present time, is seen as an anthem in the dancehalls as it never seizes to draw a big response wherever it is played.

00-alozade picAlozade has always been a hit with the teens, as he explained, “I guess this appeal is a natural one because they have been seeing a lot of overseas artistes and just tell themselves that this is what they are looking for. When an artist can command a high level of respect from teenagers, it’s considered a plus to his or her career. An artist has to keep reaching out for the larger market. The teens contribute to a large share of the market.”

Alozade kept the ‘Hit Train’ rolling with a song titled ‘Jamaica’, done on the King Of Kings label where he expresses his love for his country and ‘More Woman’ on the C J label. His repertoire of hit songs over the years has kept him in high demand to perform at major events both locally and overseas. He has made his mark performing at several stage shows right across Jamaica including top events such as Sumfest, Sting and Champions in Action. Alozade has also performed extensively in North America, the Caribbean and Europe, which he toured in 2004 performing in countries such as Italy, France, Hungary, Belgium, Norway and Switzerland.

In 2004, he ventured into the world of music production and launched his label called South Block. Like King Midas with the golden touch, he reaped success on his first project which was the Chrome rhythm. Alozade, the producer, scored two number one hits on the rhythm with ‘Inna Har Heart’ by Capleton and ‘Keeping It Jiggy’ by Elephant man.

Alozade soon followed up with another successful production, this time a ‘one drop’ rhythm called “Bingie Trod”. A song from the rhythm, Jah Cure’s ‘Hi Hi’ hit number one on BBC’s Reggae Charts and other songs such as ‘All Day All Night’ by Richie Spice and Buju Banton’s ‘Closer To You’ created a big impact in Europe and Japan.

In the latter part of 2005, Alozade stormed back in the lime light as a deejay with the monsters hit song ‘Bad out Deh’. The song was recorded on the ‘Baddest Thing’ rhythm’ for producer Richard ‘Shams’ Brownie. ‘Bad out Deh’, which features singjay Chico and Kiprich, is presently creating a stir throughout the world. It is a ‘must play’ at local and overseas dancehall events and has elevated the artiste once again into the ‘big times’. “I feel real good about the success of the song, it has done a lot for me where my career is concerned,” he said. “My fans love it and I feel good about that.”

Following the success of the song “Bad out Deh”, Alozade has also been creating a storm on stage. He blew away his audience performing at the recently held Asylum Anniversary, Stone Love Anniversary, Camp Fire, Western Jamboree and Fire Links Anniversary show among other top events.

New releases such as ‘Feminine Gender’ on Don Corleon’s ‘Sweat’ rhythm, ‘I feel The Pain’ on the popular Gangsta Rock rhythm and ‘Screw Face’ on the ‘Punaany – Rebirth’ rhythm is also doing very well for the artiste. “For the year 2006 and beyond, I will be hitting my fans with some more ‘wicked’ tunes so just keep listening,” Alozade said.
in 2008 he gave you songs such as My Intentions on the out deh riddim on the SOUTHBLOCK ICON’S label One Dagger on the Mento Vibes riddim produced by Enrapture,Moses Law produced by Mario aka mad scientist on the Muzic Factrory label and Its Burning featuring Baby pink on the Gargoyle riddim on the Bumb Rush label.

Twitter: @alozadeismusic
Youtube : alozade1dj@gmail.com (user name alozade100)
Facebook: Facebook.com/alozade.sterling
Skype: Michael.alozade.sterling

Lt. Stitchie’s Biography (kingstitchie)

DSCN1866Described as the LEXICON of Reggae and Dance Hall Music, when it comes to writing lyrics, this gifted lyrical genius, with a superb and unique style combined with a powerful delivery that made his music stood up to the harshest of critics, Cleve “Lt. Stitchie” Laing, has been transformed from being one of dancehall’s most acclaimed icon into the Ambassador for Christ and his amazing abilities only get better by the minute.

Conferred with an Honorary Doctorate Degree, ordained as a Minister of the Truth, a Psalmist and a born-again Kingdom Citizen whose huge catalog and repertoire is totally dedicated to the manifestation of his new assignment, the Governor, like the great Reggae Ambassadors before him and the great characters of the bible, pursues his mandate with even a greater passion and unrelenting devotion, than in the days when he became king of the dancehall on Stereo One sound system as Lt. Stitchie, The Governor.

The former high school teacher of Physical Education and Biology who graduated from G.C. Foster College of Physical Education and Sport was destined to teach valuable lessons in the school of life. Though no longer functions in the formal setting of a High School, Lt. Stitchie has expanded his student population to include the globe and his serious messages of love through his music and literary skills from his Government’s manifesto has gone viral to include his personal appearances on the Continents of North America, South America, Asia, Europe and Africa, with Australia and Antartica yet to come.

His transformation was the culmination of two years spent in quiet reflection on his purpose in life and contemplating eternity, shortly after the death of his beloved mother.

It was following on a near-death car crash on the way to perform at Reggae Sumfest in August 1997 and the receipt of a Gideon New Testament Bible from a Canadian Missionary the very night that Lt. Stitchie, on returning to his hotel, read the Bible, prayed, asked for forgiveness of his sins and accepted JESHUA HAMACHIACH as his King and Saviour.

Now comfortably preaching the message of the Kingdom and teaching about the King, Lt. Stitchie since his watery baptism on December 14, 1997, has witnessed the mighty power of YAHWEH in his career and in every other area of his life and has seen his boundaries enlargened. Divinely inspired by JAH and motivated by his zeal and innate determination to excel, Lt. Stitchie has once again demonstrated his versatility and creativity as an Author.

Since his rise to fame in the late 1980’s, he has been touring extensively as a headliner at various Reggae Music Festivals and Concerts globally and this only intensified when he made the transition to a new life.

Although not one to revel in awards and take any praise unto himself, nevertheless, the excellence of this living Reggae and Dance Hall Legend, Reggae icon and Ambassador for Christ has been recognized nationally and internationally since the release of his very first Album, “Wear Yu Size”, by various awarding bodies too numerous to start naming.

Easily and undoubtedly one of the most sort after Artiste in the genre of reggae and dancehall. The requests for Reggae Music Festivals, Gospel Music Festivals and Concerts from the church halls to the dance halls are even at a much higher volume now than ever before. Lt. Stitchie has a reputation for being an explosive, electrifying and high energy performer, who continues this high voltage trend of upward mobility of excellence, with each Album he releases and each time he makes an appearance in front of an audience on stage. Lt. Stitchie is credited as an eloquent and didactic speaker, simultaneously, an avid student of the WORD. Consequently, his requests for speaking engagements, from motivational to guest speaker, are in very high demand. His excellent stage craft combined with an effective Kingdom message has earned thousands of renewed lives for the Kingdom.

Lt. Stitchie proclaim that one of the main concerns is to walk according to the principles of the Kingdom that will be an example to others, especially his former neighbors in the garrison of the inner city communities where he grew up, to his fellow dancehall colleagues and whomever he encounters on his journey of life.

This trendsetter, who is credited in the analogs of history of Reggae Music in Germany, as the first to bring dancehall music to Germany and Europe as a whole, who is inscribed on the pages of the Guinness Book of Records of who`s who in Reggae Music, who is inducted into the Gospel Hall of Fame in New York and was awarded an Iconic Award by The Jamaica Reggae Industry Association (JARIA) for his outstanding continuous contribution to the development of Reggae Music globally, continues to set a blistering pace and has raised the bar in Reggae/Dancehall Gospel Music a thousand feet higher, simultaneously, reinforcing in Reggae and Dancehall Music, as a whole, why there is only one “Lt. Stitchie, THE GOVERNOR” with each Single and Album he releases.

Lt. Stitchie has also pioneered a completely new path in the history of Reggae Music, by becoming the first Reggae Artiste to write and publish a Book entitled, “The Power Of Determination”, his Autobiography, which can be downloaded along with his complete anthology from digital stores globally.

Getting To Know Jamaican Dancer; Camoy Romaine Stafford

1623560_757628270949681_1619709318468560279_nCamoy Romaine Stafford was born and raised in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Growing up in the 90s and early 2000s in Jamaica, dancehall was a very prevalent part of the culture and it influenced Camoy from his childhood. He was always interested in dance, but got serious about it in the 9th grade. He would dance whenever he got the opportunity. Learning and creating dancehall steps, and also dancing with friends and choreographing routines. In this case he was a local street dancer, which is a huge part of Dancehall culture. His biggest influence from other street Dancehall dancers came from Andre “Cosmic” Elite, from the Elite Team in Kingston, Jamaica. Camoy saw Cosmic as unique and noticed how his moves were aggressive yet flow with the music effortlessly. Camoy also became very influenced by the hip hop dance style called popping, specifically by one specific dancer Marquese Scott. The influence Camoy received from Scott’s passion made him aware of the technique of animation within dance. Camoy worked hard on that technique, and it is now one of his biggest attributes in his personal dance style. He dances with strength, precision, and fluidity. Once he became aware of this he began recording videos of himself free-styling and uploading them on YouTube.

IMG-20150301-WA0007From 2014 to present day, Camoy has been a member of the performance group Mahogany Entertainment Network, directed by Brent Maxwell. They perform all over Jamaica for tourists, hotels, and special events. Styles include Jazz, African, modern, contemporary, traditional folk, and dancehall. The group has been recognized as the Most Outstanding Traditional Folk Group for more than 5 years straight and the Most Outstanding Dance Group in Western Jamaica for over 15 years. Apart from Mahogany Entertainment Network, Camoy has formed his own dance team in Montego Bay called the New Era Team. They have competed in Jamaican dance competitions like Dancing Dynamite, Tastee Talent Trail and JCDC. Camoy has also created his own dancehall steps under his New Era Team name, and dancehall lovers and dancers from all over the world (Sweden, South America, USA, and Germany to name a few) have endorsed his steps and incorporated them into their own routines and dance classes. The most popular steps he created are Shorta Breath, Snapshot, Pinch, Check and etc. Each step has a video on his YouTube channel, New Era, which anyone can watch and learn.

Camoy is so passionate about dance and it can be seen by everyone who he crosses paths with. His willingness and openness to teach and dance with anyone from any walk of life is an attribute that sets him apart from many. He is not driven by money, but driven by inspiration. He believes everyone has a story to tell and dance is an outlet for those who don’t otherwise have any other outlet. Camoy’s future plans are first to travel and dance in other parts of the world, and come back to Jamaica and open a dance studio in Montego Bay, creating a dancing hub and space on the Western side of the island the way Dance JA and Dance Xpressionz has done in Kingston.