About Me
Born and bred in the twin-island republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Isaac
grew up in Trini's first family of music and is a "Trini to de bone."
Needless to say, he "Loves his country bad." Given this musical heritage,
Isaac, "Benjiee I" or "Mr. Benjiee," as he is known by his industry peers,
started early in the music business. The youngest of 23 musical prodigies,
Isaac was raised in the jungle of Piparo, Trinidad. He was always
fascinated with drums, and ever since he was six years old and could reach
the kick drum pedal, Isaac has been throwing down the most original, yet
loosely syncopated beats. Shortly after learning to play drums, he spent
the rest of his youthful days touring with his father's family band "The
Love Circle."Growing up in a music-rich environment, Isaac was soon drawn to producing
music of his own. In his youth, he also attended many of his father's
recording sessions and learned different techniques from various
producers. Isaac further expanded his music studies to include other
instruments such as percussion, guitar and bass. Shortly before his father
passed away, he recorded his first solo track "Glorify," backed by The
Love Circle. Since then, he has performed as drummer, guitarist and
background vocalist for numerous other artists.The majority of this project was recorded at Isaac's own Jamoo Recording
Studio in Tunapuna, Trinidad, W.I. and the rest was done alongside Sherwin
Gardner at "God's House of Flows". As a studio musician, engineer,
producer and songwriter, Isaac used the tremendous experience gained from
working in the past with artists such as Ras Shorty I, Sheldon Blackman
and the Love Circle, Mark Mohr, Sean Daniel, Ceon Dindial, Koen Duncan and
Johnny Bachew to help make this album what it is. Since becoming the
front-man for the Love Circle in Spring of 2004, Isaac has been on a
relentless schedule of recording and performing his own unque brand of
jamoo. This album is the fruit of his sleepless nights and a lifetime of
songwriting.His first hit single on the radio was the catchy "Always Remember,"
released in late 2003, replete with a delicious hook that will have you
singing for weeks. Other tracks like the ethereal "Dream" (written for his
brother living in Asia) and the driving "Beautiful Jesus," will move your
soul while "I Love Home" will have you waving a red, black and white flag
in no time. There are also some great collaborations with Marge Blackman
Mohomed, Russel Leonce and dancehall artist Koen Duncan (formerly of the
Broadway Boyz International).You heard his signature voice on Christafari's "Lion of Zion" and "My
Sustenance" (Gravity), The Love Circle's "Homegrown" effort and on the
"Raggamuffin Hip Hop 2" and "Gathering" Compilations. "In Your Eyes," the
debut solo album from vocalist, producer and multi-instrumentalist Isaac
Blackman, is a lyrically and musically potent introduction to an already
familiar voice.
