Rachel Brown’s May 9th, 2012 show @ The Darby, NYC was nothing short of an “eventful” evening! Everyone got a huge surprise (Rachel & her band included) when Wyclef Jean joined them on stage during the last two sets. The night was full of surprises as the out-of-this-world Elew would later jump up and join in on the piano too!
The event got a nice write-up in the New York Post!
This Wyclef Jean – Rachel Brown duet was a small part of history relived.
Wyclef’s rise to stardom was with the Fugees a Haitian-American hip-hop group that formed in the mid-1990s. They gained attention for their cover versions of old favorites, with the group’s reinterpretations of “No Woman No Cry” and “Killing Me Softly with His Song” becoming massive hits. The aforementioned songs were part of The Score (1996), which became one of the biggest hits of 1996 and one of the best-selling hip-hop albums of all time. The Score went multi-platinum and had Grammy-winning success. The group disbanded in 1997. In 2007, MTV ranked them the 9th greatest Hip-hop group of all time.
The other two members of the trio were the amazing Lauryn Hill, and rapper Pras Michel. “Fugees” derives from the term refugee.
Uzimon’s Lennon cover “New York City” is featured on the Bermuda John Lennon Tribute album where Bermudians and International Artists pay tribute to the late, great Beatle’s musician . The Double Fantasy Tribute album will be released worldwide on June 21st 2012.
UZIMON sings New York City by John Lennon.
Legendary C-Notes on Guitar. Video by Jon Legere.
John Lennon gave the world so many gifts in the form of music and art, he was a warrior for peace and justice, and I heard he once smoked a spliff at Buckingham Palace. UZIMON couldn’t ask for a bigger hero.
Standing on the corner Just me and yoko ono We was waiting for jerry to land Up come a man with a guitar in his hand Singing, have a marijuana if you can His name was david peel And we found that he was real He sang, the pope smokes dope every day Up come a policeman shoved us up the street Singing, power to the people today!
New york city…new york city…new york city Que pasa, new york? Que pasa, new york?
Well down to maxs kansas city Got down the nitty gritty With the elephants memory band Laid something down As the news spread around About the plastic ono elephants memory band! And we played some funky boogie And laid some tutti frutti Singing, long tall sallys a man. Up come a preacherman trying to be a teacher Singing, gods a red herring in drag!
New york city…new york city…new york city Que pasa, new york? Que pasa, new york?
Well we did the staten island ferry Making movies for the telly Played the fillmore and apollo for freedom Tried to shake our image Just a cycling through the village But found that we had left it back in london Well nobody came to bug us Hustle us or shove us So we decided to make it our home If the man wants to shove us out We gonna jump and shout The statue of liberty said, come!
New york city…new york city…new york city Que pasa, new york? Que pasa, new york?
Includes 7″ Vinyl + Digital Download + Promo Video.
Uzimon uniquely presents his audience with an invitation to view and donload the brand new single “Hard … So Hard” found here and @ channeltubes.bandcamp.com
Sign Of the Times from Clinark’s Journey To Foreign Album – Filmed on Location in England by DOF Films UK directed by Chris Cargil.
PRESS RELEASE – 18 November 2008
Album: Clinark: ‘Journey to Foreign’ UK & Europe Release Date 24th Nov 2008.
Album: ‘Journey to Foreign’
Artist: Clinark: Bermudian/UK solo artist, singer/song writer/producer
Featuring, Gramps Morgan & Peter Heritage (of Morgan Heritage), Richie Spice, Irie Love, Maxi Priest, Luciano, Fantan Mojah, Kofi, & Troy Anthony & Brinsley Forde (Aswad)
Style: Reggae – Modern Roots, Culture & Lovers Rock, New Ska
Label: Nurture Projects (Indie) UK
Europe Release Date 24 November 2008 , Album Release ( Bermuda ) Date: 30 September 2008
Production by Dillie @Stingray, Mafia & Fluxy & Nurture Projects
Includes: ‘Life in the Ghetto Remix Feat Gramps & Peter Morgan’ ‘Angel Eyes’ & Clinark’s ‘Dem Come’ Remix
Clinark’s ‘Journey to Foreign’ album is out Now on CD and mp3 download. This long awaited debut album is set to be a classic Roots & Culture album. Also feat. Richie Spice, Luciano, Maxi Priest, Kofi, Brinsley Forde (Aswad) and Irie Love,Troy Anthony, FantanMojah and Gramps & Peter Morgan. ‘Clinark said ‘ ‘Wow, its been a great 4 year struggle to bring the album out, Mafia & Fluxy and Dillie at Stingray, helped me to produce something so amazing, with all the musicians and artists that believed in me and worked on the project, I feel that they really understood my work and brought it out at its best.’
Copies are available in shops and from our sister site Riviera Roots Wear.com in the UK, ErnieB’s in USA www.ebreggae.com or www.cdbaby. It is also available on digital download on various sites including iTunes, Napster, Amazon, Emusic and many more. The main distributor in Europe is cousinsrecords.com.
More info Please check out the official fan site of Clinark – The Reggae Torch www.clinark.com
Extra
Journey to Foreign Album Music Video
Music Video with Clinark, Gramps Morgan & Peter Heritage
‘Life in the Ghetto’ to be released on 24th October. (Filmed on location in UK -Walthamstow, Stingray Studios, Perivale & Edmonton, and London).
Music Video with Clinark & Irie Love for ‘It’s True’ song on the album. (Filmed on location in UK & Bermuda )Release Date: December 2008.
‘Journey to Foreign ‘Release Party took place in Bermuda on Sat 4th October at Snorkel Park.
Bermuda born Reggae Artist, Clinark, serenaded Bermuda with strong vibes at the release party of his debut studio album ‘Journey to Foreign’ at Snorkel Park. Clinark said ‘I am truly honoured to have such support from the top artists in the industry. I am amazed at that I my work has achieved this level of support , it was hard work that has now paid off , with the feedback alone I am full up’ With a wealth of artists turning out to support Clinark’s landmark achievement in the history of Bermuda’s musical heritage. We had Gramps & Peter Heritage of top international reggae band , Morgan Heritage and beautiful Hawaiian & Jamaican songstress Irie Love, all flying in to perform collaborations on the album. . The set was played in DJ Magic of Souljah One. So to did we have Bermudian super talent, Troy Anthony and stepping up in support was FireKid, BuckWild and RasYohannes
Spredluv’s “Bermuda Day In London” aims to celebrate and promote Bermudian culture, heritage and history through music, cuisine, and more. Each year the festival continues to grow and this year (2012)
with the additional space of the West Yard along with Lockside Lounge there was plenty of room in which to sample a taste of Bermuda throughout the day with authentic Bermudian Cuisine being served off the BBQ including jerk chicken and cod fish cakes with lashings of potato salad and peas and rice on the side, and of course Bermuda’s favourite cocktails – Rum Swizzle and Dark & Stormy. N.B The Lounge stocks a range of Goslings Rum among their amazing collection of worldwide liquors!
The party continued day & night with live music from Bermudian artists
“Bermuda Day Celebrations” is a family friendly event with a Family & Kids Area, Traditional Bermuda Kite Making, a Limbo Competition, Merchandise Stalls, Games & much more …
“Spredluv” is a London based music and creative arts collective that aims to provide a platform for emerging artist from the U.K. and Abroad. With the use of live music events and related events, we bring people together through our events that feature all aspects of our artistic and musical talents.With a collective of artist, designers, poets, rappers, singers, musicians and Djs, our aim is to combine a number of talents on various platforms, thus developing events that further expand the boundaries by offering something that’s fresh and vibrant with a real family feel to it. The journey continues…”
Spredluv’s “Bermuda Day In London” aims to celebrate and promote Bermudian culture, heritage and history through music, cuisine, and more. Each year the festival continues to grow and this year (2012)
with the additional space of the West Yard along with Lockside Lounge there was plenty of room in which to sample a taste of Bermuda throughout the day with authentic Bermudian Cuisine being served off the BBQ including jerk chicken and cod fish cakes with lashings of potato salad and peas and rice on the side, and of course Bermuda’s favourite cocktails – Rum Swizzle and Dark & Stormy. N.B The Lounge stocks a range of Goslings Rum among their amazing collection of worldwide liquors!
The party continued day & night with live music from Bermudian artists
“Bermuda Day Celebrations” is a family friendly event with a Family & Kids Area, Traditional Bermuda Kite Making, a Limbo Competition, Merchandise Stalls, Games & much more …
“Spredluv” is a London based music and creative arts collective that aims to provide a platform for emerging artist from the U.K. and Abroad. With the use of live music events and related events, we bring people together through our events that feature all aspects of our artistic and musical talents.With a collective of artist, designers, poets, rappers, singers, musicians and Djs, our aim is to combine a number of talents on various platforms, thus developing events that further expand the boundaries by offering something that’s fresh and vibrant with a real family feel to it. The journey continues…”
In this up close and personal video clip Bermudian singer/songwriter Devaune Rattery takes us behind the scenes into his world of studio music production.
Devaune is currently working on the release of his debut EP with Downtown Artists in London, England.
Here we see him in the studio working with his “transylvanian” mix master 🙂 on the yet to be released piece “Lay it on the line.” Devaune talks about the song and its Bermuda reggae music influence. He also shows us what it means to be in the hands of true professionals.
“Get to know you better” was released just over a month ago, which, together with what little we have heard from Devaune, truly seems to be shaping up for a starbuster debut!
UK Riots 2011 spawn Clinark’s New Single ‘ Babylon City.’
Clinark sends out his message for the youth, with the song ‘Babylon City’ released on iTunes on 20 April 2012.
Bermuda born Clinark now lives in Edmonton, North London. He saw first hand the devastation last year’s riots had on his local community and nearby Tottenham.
I had the Crisis Riddim sent to me by Sam Gilly at the House of Riddim several months ago and I just had the chorus, ‘Can’t you see what a gwan in Babylon City.’ As I watched the riots unfold on the TV last summer, I immediately thought of this song. When I passed through the affected areas, seeing that whole buildings had to be torn down, I was shocked. I just felt able to finish this song with those images in mind. It is a dire warning that we need to focus on our children’s well-being, more than ever, to safeguard the future and all need to communicate better. – Clinark
Clinark is currently nominatied for Best Newcomer by public vote on Britreggae.com by the British Reggae Industy Awards (BRIA) 2012..Clinark ‘s current album ‘Journey to Foreign – Deluxe Edition ‘( 2011) is also nominatied for Best British Album by BRIA for his acclaimed classic Roots, Culture and Lovers Rock album updated from (2008 ) to include 20 Dubs. Clinark ‘s self penned album includes collaborations on some of the songs with Maxi Priest, Richie Spice, Luciano, Kofi, Brinsley Forde (Aswad) Irie Love,Fantan Mojah and Gramps & Peetah Heritage. His song ‘Better Tomorrow’ feat Maxi Priest won Clinark a nomination as Song of the Year .
Clinark also achieved prominence for his album of Tribute to Michael Jackson – A legend and a Warrior (2010) .This includes the 2 singles ‘Smile’ and ‘ I’ll Be There.’‘ This work is also again nominated for a BRIA in the Best Brit Album category which is still open for fans to vote at Brit Reggae.com.
Babylon City Credits:
Song words by Clinark (C.Dill) & J L Edwards ,Nurture Projects Music Publishers 2012. (Administered by Jack Russel Music) Crisis Riddim by Sam Gilly (Edition Rootdown/Premium Blend Music Productions/Warner Chappell) (C) 20 12
Mixed and Mastered at Blu Pro Studios by John Webber
Music Produced by Sam Gilly at House of Riddim, Austria,
Trumpet-Hannes “Paba” Kerschner,Trombone-Markus Hoffmann, Sax-Claus Teufel, Keyboards-Christoph Richter,Keyboards-Parvez Syed, Guitar-Herb Pirker, Guitar-Tom Benneckem, Bass-Manfred Scheer, Drums-Sam Gilly
