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Nahswitch the DanceHall president which is comprised of the vibrant and passionate duo, Prince Hinds a.k.a. "Young Prince" and Andrew Powell a.k.a. "Real T" have taken the local shows by storm. Eltham Splash, West Kingston Jamboree, Dela Splash, Magnum Crowning of Shane O are some major shows they have performed on. Their lost major performance was at Guinness Sting 2006/2007 which gave them mention in the XNews as an act to look out for in 2007. Since their first official record called "Nature rise", they recorded numerous songs that have made an impact on both the local and international scene. With songs such as River love, What a day, Kappas with Yasu Afari on the Badda badda riddim, Time on the Joint riddim, Its all done now...

Evabless, formally known as “Impy Dan,” was Born Rodney Taitt on July 12, 1976 to Mr. and Mrs. Roosevelt Taitt. His Parents also had a deep passion for music. His Mother, though deeply rooted in Christianity, never denied herself a good time on the dance floor, while his father once owned a big sound system and would frequently play at what was known in those days as hifi dances. His father would sometimes relax to songs from the likes of Bob Marley, Gregory Isaacs, and Bunny Wailer, just to name a few. This was Evabless' first introduction to the sweet sounds of reggae music. Evabless has been a member of numerous reggae groups from his native island of Barbados, and has always been exalted to the top of his peers. He was once...

Glenford "Lee" Prospere, better known as MasSicker or "King Mas", is a prolific young singer/songwriter/composer/selector whose star has only begun to shine. As long as anyone can remember, this son of a calypsonian as been captivating audiences with his smooth vocals and over the years this artist has grown into a total musical package. Born in Boston, Massachusetts on April 21st, 1987, MasSicker, affectionately called "Lee" by close friends and family, was born into a very musical environment and a very musical Caribbean family. His father, Glenford T. Prospere AKA "Supreme", a legendary calypsonian on his island of Montserrat and calypso monarch, is a guitarist, pianist, songwriter and vocalist who he would watch and listen to...

Born in the 80’s but wishing he was birthed in the 60’s, Oje "Protoje" Ollivierre is the fresh face with the freshest lyrical delivery, still having a feel of vintage reggae music but being a suitable update for the present time. Indeed, Marley’s mantra was to “free the people with music.” Protoje’s mantra is to free the people with art. Music – his appointed contribution to the artistic revolution - is only one of the many distinct art forms. He takes up the mantle of spokesperson for the Movement and represents the evident unity among a large group of talented musical, literary and visual artists who have silently and patiently developed under the radar and are about to march together into a new era of prosperity for all...

Julio "Da Professor" Todd was born in Kingston Jamaica on February 18, 1988. He grew up in Waterhouse & attended Oberlin High School, but his interest in music started at age 9 when he began performing at various school, church and community talent shows. In 2005 he migrated to the United States where he went on to finish school at the Thomas Edison High School in New York. In 2006 Professor met up with a long time friends Ramaine Hamilton (Studio Face) & Shawlon Stone (Stevie Bash) & soon after they formed a studio & music group known as “Jetset International Music Group” and “Jetset Studio”. However it wasn’t until after a performance on September 22, 2008 by Da Professor along with the Jetset family for the councilor of Queens...

Kim Hamilton was born December 5th, 1990. She is the youngest of seven siblings. She attended Ascot High and graduated in 2008. Kym developed a love for music at an early age. However she didn't start turning heads until she started Primary School. By the time she got to high school others started taking notice also. Kym started entering a lot of school competitions that proved successful. Kym with the guidance of her brother Ryan Hamilton started entering competitions like magnum kings and queens and Jamaica Rising Stars and Tastee talent shows. However her big break did not come until she signed with Adidjaheim Records in July of 2009. While signed to Adidjaheim Records kym's first single was Teenage Pregnancy which gained...

"Denyque" Dontre is Young, Beautiful and very Talented. At 20 years old this singer/songwriter has reached a level of maturity that is far beyond her years; and with distinctive singing talent that is undisputedly one of Jamaica’s finest, and she is determined to take her place in music history. She is fluent in french and will say with modesty she speaks just a “little” Spanish. A straight “A” student she was awarded a scholarship to the prestigious Belair High School in Mandeville, Jamaica. Graduating with honours she couldn’t resist her calling to music and decided to follow her passion. She turned down the many opportunities of tertiary scholarships to chase her childhood dream. It was under the Arrows management that...

Born ROWAN "Anthony Cruz" SMITH on December 17th, Anthony Cruz grew up in Mandeville, Manchester. Hailing from a talented musical family - being the nephew of the celebrated singer Garnett Silk, as well as having a mother and father who were excellent singers - Cruz was convinced from a young age that he was destined to be a great singer. After graduating from Holmwood Technical High School, Cruz migrated to the United States, spending a few years in New York before moving to Miami. In 1993, while residing in Miami, fate would lead him to meet producer Willie Lindo who was impressed with a demo tape he heard of the artiste. Lindo decided to take him under his wings, working with the young singer to hone his rich vocals. Under his...

Chino, born Daniel McGregor on the 12th of February 1983, is a young artiste that is going to blow your mind and as a son of Jamaican music legend Freddie McGregor you know that he has music running through his veins. A great talent in his own right, Chino has already had a lot of experience. He sang from the age of nine in the Vaz Preparatory School’s choir and ever since it was his dream to have a career in music. He has performed on countless occasions since being a child and to this date one of his most memorable performance was at the age of twelve at Jamaica House in front of Prime Minister PJ Patterson. While a student at Wolmer’s High School, multi-talented Chino also gained experience as a selector for the sound system Omega...

His name aptly describes him and his unique style of music. The multifaceted artist, husky voiced singer, witty songwriter and consummate musician, delivers with passion, meaning and message. Born in St. Ann, Jamaica, Bryan Grant AKA Bryan Art and formerly Brahyhan art (same pronunciation), recalls playing the guitar before the tender age of eight. His keen interest in music was inspired by his eldest brother, a recording artist known as Ray Grant. However, it was his mother who taught him his first three primary chords on which he’d improvise for the next couple of years. During Bryan Art’s early teens, the guitar became secondary until years later when he began practicing for a college entry audition. He majored in guitar...

Just when you thought you’ve heard it all, along comes an artist with the power and vitality to steer reggae in a new direction. At age twenty-six, Gyptian sounds like no one else and, unlike 99% of his peers; he’s oblivious to the constant parade of one hit wonders. His new hit single “Hold You” is breaking records and entering charts that reggae music seldom appears on. His song is currently on numerous Billboard charts; #51 on Hot R&B singles chart, #15 on Top 25 Hot Singles chart and the #1 Reggae Digital single with over 40,000 units purchased in 5 weeks. This tune has opened the eyes of present and new fans alike. The rediscovery of his great talent is refreshing to Reggae music as a whole. Since the release of his previous...

Born Damian Rhoden from Islington, St. Mary, Munga joined the music scene at the tender age of 18 when he entered the Red Label Wine Superstar Competition with the original song Who Drink Out the Red Label Wine? A past student of St Mary High and Tarrant Comprehensive, Munga hustled on the streets doing odd jobs before setting his mind on becoming an entertainer. Since then, he has never turned back. Munga developed his versatile style as a prodigy of the 'fireman' Capleton before grabbing the attention of the nation as a solo act. With an edgy rap style combined with a conscious mind and a 'gangsta ras' image, Munga broke into the business with his hit song No Bad Like I. Lyrically Nuh Bad Like I launched an attack on other...

Reggae’s aural landscape has undergone a dramatic transformation since 2005 when cultural themes controlled the dancehall as deejays chanted praises to Jah Rastafari and wrote songs to uplift and inspire listeners. Many artists who attained notoriety espousing these fortifying concepts promptly abandoned them when the prevailing lyrical tide took a sharp detour towards graphic violence, gangster posing and the explicit, x-rated rhymes that now dominate the (dancehall) charts. Despite the disturbing trend evidenced in several current dancehall hits, singjay/songwriter Junior Kelly remains true to making empowering reggae music, a mission he embarked on nearly 25 years ago. Five years after the release of Kelly’s critically acclaimed...

Mia Stoosh is an artist with great flair, clever lyrics and a distinct flow; she will be a force to be reckoned with in Pop/Reggae music and music as a whole. Her dynamic blend and use of Pop melodies with raw Dance Hall lyrics is a perfect combination and produces a unique sound that grasps your attention. Mia Stoosh is undeniably “hit bound”. Mia Stoosh started her music career as a writer of multiple genres including Rock, Pop, Country and Reggae she fell in love with recording and performing after her first studio session in 2002. Mia Stoosh is currently doing shows throughout New York State and recording her album. She recently performed Ghetto Story live with platinum selling Dance Hall artist Baby Cham replacing Alicia Keys...