Since age 15 while living in Free Hill, St. Mary, I have been involved with P.A./ Sound System operations and working with music as a Disc Jockey, MC/Entertainer and Promoter throughout Jamaica and eventually England. At 25 in a move to develop my musical skills and business ideas, I started working as by fate, as chauffeur to the Managing Director & Executive Producer of "FOX RECORDS", the late legendary 'Jack Ruby' of Ocho Rios, St. Ann, Jamaica.
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In April of 1989 I traveled to England as one of the main distribution outlet for reggae. There I worked from July of that year until October 1990 (when the proprietor migrated to the United States of America), as Road Manager, Disc Jockey & Promoter with 'FREEDOM SOUND SYSTEM' of Luton.
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I then began working as a self-employed Record Producer & Promoter in both the UK and Jamaica. Being offered a position in January 1991 I worked with 'ROOF INT. RECORDS' until January 1994.
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In March 1994 I returned to the UK and resumed working within the industry and began building my sound system 'OVERDOSE Hi-Power', upon seeing the need for authentic reggae/rub-a-dub and cultural DJ's live performance in the dancehall. I then embarked onto further education at various colleges. Upon completing my initial computer courses I did a City & Guilds sound engineering course and apprenticeship at SKY TV and Jet Star (Cave Studios) London, enhancing my sound engineering, multimedia and music production skills.
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Unfortunately our Friday nite jam ‘Caribbean Nite’ with the sound system has ceased due to venue crisis, with the new 'No smoking in public places law'. But you know I'll be hunting for another way to bring the vibes continually to you all, my fans and punters.
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Maybe now could be as good as any a time to appeal to any proprietors who would be willing to assist with getting this weekly event on the road again, please contact me. Thank you.
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Keep visiting the site as I promise I'll upload some clips from 'Caribbean Nites' sessions last summer featuring live talents such as U Brown, Starkey Banton, Ticarus, Governor Shine, Zulu, Ian Silk, Briggy Marshall, Skipper, Ras Sherby & Wally P' just to name a few!!!!
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Currently working in harmony with Black Lindy (brother to the legendary Max Romeo) of Charmax Records at the new multimedia complex (IT suite & recording studio) enhancing my sound engineering & ICT skills.
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Currently I present a Mix & Blend breakfast show each Tuesday (7am - 11am) on our leading community radio ROOTS FM 95.4 (www.ukrootsfm.com). The sound system and artistes are available for worldwide bookings via this site. Please don't hesitate to send a message or email:
[email protected], Alternatively Tel: +44(0)7940 193 183 - M.D. Governor Shinea
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