For Reggae Music enthusiasts worldwide, 2004 has been an exceptional year. We fell in love with our culture all over again. Bombarded with uplifting tunes, we embraced the Reggae Icons, and welcomed the 'newcomers'. When I-Wayne's single 'Can't Satisfy Her', hit the top of the Reggae charts from Jamaica to England, became a Dancehall anthem, and was being played by every radio personality worldwide...everyone was asking the same questions. 'Who is I-Wayne?'...&...'Where did he come from so suddenly?'. For 'Loyal Soldiers' President Patrick 'Mr Z' Henry, there was nothing sudden, or surprising about his label producing one of the most requested artists of the year. Mr Z who had been a recording artist since 1978, is definitely no stranger to the industry. In 1997 , 'Loyal Soldiers' was a group consisting of three deejays...Mr Z , Corrie Williamson and Garfield 'Dutch' Lamont. It was in 1999 however, that Patrick established 'Loyal Soldiers Production', enlisting Ronald 'Sonny Spoon' Wright as the GM, and Corrie Williamson as Marketing Manager. In 2k2, 'Loyal Soldiers Production' produced the album, 'What's Up Jam' featuring premier cultural Reggae artists like Luciano and Capleton to name a few. Since knowledge is a key factor in any venture, the team took the following three years studying the business, honing their managerial skills, and doing whatever needed to be done to ensure that their goals would materialize. According to Ronald 'Sonny Spoon' Wright, it was fate that brought him to discovering I-Wayne 'chanting on a sound at Forum Beach'. 'I didn't want to go out that night', says the Loyal Soldiers General Manager, 'but I went and I was sitting on top of my car. A lot of other dj's were chanting before I got there, and as I got there it was I-Wayne's turn to come on. When I-Wayne took the mic and said 'LIGHTING' and started to chant, mi jump off the car and went closer to see who that was.' Sonny Spoon was introduced to I-Wayne by a mutual friend, General Pacos, the bond was formed and according to Sonny, 'it is jus good vibes ever since'. I-Wayne was then introduced to Patrick 'Zed' Henry, and is now officially signed to the 'Loyal Soldiers' label. Mr Z and Sooney Spoon were first introduced to Sheridan by Queen Elise Kelly of Irie fm, Jamaica. Once Loyal Soldiers met Sheridan an instant relationship was born. Being mentors and having produced three tracks off Sheridans new album, 'Shotta', 'Butterfly' & 'Jetlag' all on the Loyal soldier Rhythms. Loyal Soldiers are also part of the management team and booking agents for Sheridan in Jamaica.
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