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Welcome/Greetings/Blessings Of BIG Love to You/All. Here's a bit of background history about myself. Born London, South Of The River. Brought Up On South Coast UK. I've been Busy Breaking My Neck To Boom Beats from as far back as i can remember. I'd describe myself as An Addict Of Good Music in Vinyl Junkie Rehab! Raised from a very early age on a Healthy & Widely Varied Musical Diet including - Original 40s/50s Boogie, Jump Jazz, Swing, Gospel, Rhythm & Blues, Doo-Wop, 60s Soul, 70s Funk, Hip Hop, Jamaican - Ska, Rock Steady, Reggae & Dub, including -Studio One, Treasure Isle, Blue Beat, Roots, Dance Hall & Lovers Rock.
I became Lead Singer with a local, multi-Cultural Reggae Band called One Drop in 1982/3 while still in my teens. Gigging all over the UK/Wales & supporting Headline Jamaican Acts such as, The Gladiators, Culture, Barrington Levy(twice)& Winston Reedy.
At the same time i joined King Tafari Love Muzic a local Reggae Sound System, based in Brighton on the UKs South Coast. Being promoted from Box Bwoy(Road Crew), to the position of Selector & Operator. We played Dances & Sound Clashes all over the UK. I voiced many Dub Plate Specials for King Tafari firstly at Fashion Records - A Class Studio/Dub Cutting facility down in the basement of Dub Vendors Record Shack at Clapham Junction. Voiced, Recorded, Mixed & Cut by the Legend That is now Globally Respected & Recognised as one of the Worlds Top Producers/Studio Engineers the One & Only Gussie P who, back then was known as Gussie Prento. Later voicing more at Music House engineered by Wayne'G Spot'Marshall.
I voiced Specials for Bristols Excaliber, Brixtons Reborn, Belgiums Survival & Soul Syndicate From Canada, most recently voicing Dubs for three Brighton based sets Kingz Hi-Fi, Aces, Unity Hi-Fi, & Lion Roots Sound from France, Portugals Sista Kato, Glasgows Mungos Hi-Fi.
In 1985 When the band One Drop split Mikey D, The Drummer, decided to set up his own Drum Song Recording Studio/Record Label. Starting with a 4 Track & eventually upgrading to a 16 track. Releasing material by Jamaican Roots artist Creation Stepper & from Bristol, the UKs own Rudy Lee. Debut Release Being “Teamworks Present Rudy Lee & Creation Stepper†dropping on Wau Mr Modo Label in 1989 & being mixed by Sound Irations Nick Mannaseh.
Then came my debut 12" "Jah Jah Reign"/How Sweet It Is", followed by our debut CD Album "Drum Song Introducing Silva-It's Time Showcase in '99.
After meeting Neville at his record shop in Brixton mid 2004, i re-voiced "It's Time" on Mafia & Fluxys 'Wall Paper'rhythm. Released on Nev's 'Vinyl Gems' label as a 7" to coincide with the launch of label/stable mate, Ambeliques "Make It With You" 7" 45 on the same rhythm in Dec 2004.
My most recent release features on A Double A Sided 7"45rpm "When Jah Wrath"/Ras Zacharri, "Inner Peace And Love" yours truly. Available with it's other cut "Stormy Weathers"/Jah Marnyah, on the Roots Garden Label. With forthcoming releases due on Brixton based sound, Markie Lyrics RDK Hi-Fi’s 'Universal Roots' Label. & more in the pipeline for Roots Garden. Watch This Space for details. Fanx 4 Reading/Sharing Time! Peace.
NITTY GRITTY LIVE INA DANCE
AUGUSTUS PABLO "JAVA" LIVE '86
FRED LOCKS LOVE AND ONLY LOVE/SON OF THE ALMIGHTY
FRED LOCKS BLACK STAR LINER
DENNIS BROWN - PROMISED LAND CRYSTAL PALACE 84
STILL COOL - TO BE POOR IS A CRIME
SAMMY DREAD JOHNNY OSBOURNE DUB PLATE SPECIAL
ICHO CANDY LIVE ON JACK RUBY 1982
ETERNAL LOVE, RESPECT, BIG UPZ, BLESSINGZ MUCH & MANY FANX TO-
THE CREATOR, MY MOTHER & FATHER, ANDY, SUE, GEMMA, TOM & GEORGE
Mikey D - My Brother/Drumz/Inspiration/Higher Education & Highest Grade, Wil aka Kette Lion, T - MC/BIG Love & Fam, Rebel, Tafari, Creation Stepper - Mentor/Teacher, Gussie P - Vibes, Wordz Ov Wisdom/Encouragement, Sharing Knowledge Mixes & NUFF RUFF EXCLUSIVE DUB PLATEZ, Gaffa Blue, Crissy My Sista, Johnny P In Bath, Pia, Markie Lyrics, RDK Hi-Fi Knatti P & The Good Foot Family Brixton/Worldwide.
All Original ONE DROP Memberz/Family, Friendz & Loved Onez - Ken - Drumz, Rob - Bass, Colin - Perc, Paul - Guitar, Chris 'Chemist' - Keyboardz, Dave - Marimba, Roger - Trumpet, Julie - Perc, Ginger - Bass, Kwame - Drumz(R.I.P), Mel - Drumz.
All Original Davigdor Family - Miss Saxby - Tea & Biscuitz, Andy Taylor - Perc(R.I.P.), Neil - Guitar/4 Track, Rob2 - Bass, Alan S - Guitar/Bass, Julian - Trumpet.
All Original King Tafari Love Muzic Family - Sis Meryl Dan, Hannah 'Lil Blue' Dan, Adam 'Prof' Asher, Ida 'Sugar' Zebby, JJ 'Tunes' Reuben, Omi 'Titch' Gad, Nana Eve, Mick Liz & Kidz, Marcus Benji, Inspector Ginger(Operator), Shorty, Bernice & Family, King Everal, Soul Rebel, Technician Levy/Carpenter/Operator(R.I.P.), Little Judah aka Buzz & Family, Sista Jozie Walez, Chris aka Youthman, Didier Benji, Daniel Judah, Sista Kathy Napthali, Chris Asher, Junior Dan, Victor & Jennifer, Colourman & Boogie T, MC Trooper, Brother Culture, Little John, Deacon Judah, Everton B, Bro Phil, Rob3, Mr & Mrs Maggie Levi, Bro Simeon 1st (Long Overdue Congrats!), Tom Snr (R.I.P.) & Tom Jnr, Sistaz Faye Gad & Lorraine Zebby, Dub Dave, Debbie, Scotty Banton, Jason & Jason O, Sista Raz, Radi B, Tracy Asher & Fam, Carol Asher & Louise, Prince Charlez, Marrianne, Linda, Ragga Dan aka Darrison, Chopper Ranks, Sally aka 'Rebel Woman' & Justice, Ruff Head, Vader Irie, Ted & Tony-TNT, Rocky, Hypa & Family, Giorgio 'Papa G', Mark & Danni, Leo, Giovanni.
Strika, Gaffa, Rudy Lee, Jesse Dread, Danny Ratchet & All Friendz Family & Loved Onez Of Armagideon/Excaliber Sound Bristol, Cecil Reuben, Ambassador, Preacher Levy & All Original Jahrevelationmuzik & Twelve Tribes Of Israel Fam London/Manchester/Jamaica & Worldwide.
Vinyl Gems Records Neville & Maureen, Andre, Jordae, Ambelique, Theresa, Jay 'The Technician', Mick The Engineer, Ness. Jahziel, Eddie 'Eyeballz', Amy & Lil Charlie, Harley Phil & All @ Harbour View, Kaye & Kidz, "Lock Picka"Grant, Studio1 Gary, Ollie, Murph, Hazel & Family. Paul 'P'Rose, Sarah, Tina Paul & Emily, Joanne, Dean, Mark, Ash, Mark Rose, MW, Elroy, Diamond & Mum & The Meadowview Massive.
Kings Hi-Fi Crew - Mr Finn, Irie Fresh, Culture B, Bush Doctor, BIG T, Formally Known As Good Karma Sound Inc- G Flex 'The General'& Sista Faye, BiJah.
All BIGWood Lab Family Friendz & Loved Onez, Rohbo & Haruka, Jake aka Jeneric & Mum, Zoe Zobo, George, Callum & Carly, Paul 'Ina Sound',Dave 'Da Hampsta', 'Electric' Joe & Billy Da Kid.
Roots Garden Jon aka "Da Gorgon", Katie "Medusa", Richie 'Block User' Phoe, Bro Phil, Rease & Family, Liam "Farmer" Loxley, Steve "Drummie". Nick Manasseh & Family, Jah Marnyah, Ras Zacchari, Ava Leigh. Mungos Hi-Fi Tom, Dougie, Craig, Family Friendz & Loved Onez, Marty & All Glasgow Massive.
All Ital Love Family - Tappa "Demus" Roots, Miss Polly, Robinson Crucial, Lioness Ira, Em & Alice, Darren & Ian & Nations Vibration Sound/Family, Positive Sound, Streets, Darren, Nat & Stu.
DJ-Sinner(King Spinner), Micky Freeze & Family, Trevelyan, Shama Shark & Family, Doctor Shaka, Gemma, Zooty Banton, Hal, Adz. Aces Sound - Stacey, Angie, Tony, & All @ Jamaica Inn (Brighton). Unity Hi-Fi - (Papa)Rudy & Dialect, Dub Plate Emperor DT, Ronnie Biggs & All Platinum Sound Crew, Guantanamo Joe, Julie & Kidz, Daddy P & Family.
David Rodigan, Barry 'G' Gordon, Tony Williams, Ranking Miss P, John Peel, Chris Goldfinger, Tim Westwood & All Radio/Sound System DJs/Selectors/Operators. Supa Selector C, Face, Family/Staff & Customers @ Dub Vendor Records(Junction/Grove) Supertone Records, BlackerDread Records(Brixton), Borderline/Rounder Records(Brighton), Jack Thunder, Ed Solo, ShowNProve, Jim, Viol8, Charly(Sez), Catskills Records, G Murder @ Massive Masters(Brighton), Gemilla(Sensimilla), Sarah, Tim & 'Lil SoulJah' Finlay, GregLox, Danny & Harmony In The community Crew, Northbrook Connection, Lewes Family, Grinel & Fortune Of War Family, Teachin Machine, Shane, Matt, Lex & Family, Russ, Paul, Golden Cannon Family, Mel & Barley Mow Massive,The Oak Posse, Hannah Isis & All Co-Workers/Colleaguez Over The Yearz Too Numerous To Mention Bless & Thanx Again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Peace & BIG Love! Kind Regards Silva