M-DON

Must Defend Our Nation (M-DON) is a mission and purpose through the catalyst of hip hop and reggae music. This medium will revolutionize the way you see, listen and understand the socio-political issues plaguing your nation’s peoples.M-DON is a unique reggae and hip hop artiste with a progressive state of mind and exceptional creativity that takes the future of the music to the next level. The reality of the streets is ever-present and represents a social, political and religious commentary that is bound to make you stop, listen and uplift your minds. M-DON states that one should not fear the content but embrace the message. This is the key to fighting oppression and freeing the minds of minorities despite their backgrounds.What makes M-DON the next powerful icon in this musical fraternity?Cultural mix plays an influential role in the thoughts and actions of the nation’s youth. M-DON is one such artiste who was born in Kingston, Jamaica in the 1970s and grew up in New York, USA. Today, a product of both societies, this ambitious young man has crafted a career as a performer and producer of reggae and hip hop music. His role models from the hip hop fraternity include The Notorious B.I.G. and Busta Rhymes, primarily for their successes in this genre and their Jamerican links. They too are second generation Americans with Jamaican parentage and the authentic brand of New York’s streets.The streets of Kingston, Jamaica also shaped and moulded MDON. Always keeping with his roots, he is keen to maintaining his Jamaican heritage. His musical influences include a number of the greats in reggae music. You can taste his cultural identity through the lyrics and rhyme in each verse and the unmistakable rhythm and beats in the musical arrangements.His personal motivation to improve the musical diet of young men and women has led him to develop a responsibility in creating stronger lyrical content of his product. He has raised the bar in the production of music videos that complement the messages of his clients- other artistes and producers. This challenge has led to an admiration of his efforts and great respect within the music fraternity. He believes that visual images are powerful and music videos should represent a higher standard to convey poignant yet pertinent messages. This approach echoes the words of the Great Bob Marley who chants that we should “emancipate” our minds from “mental slavery.”Throughout his career, M-DON has produced a number of music videos for artistes including Capleton, Fanton Mojah, Kiprich, Munga Honerable, Mr. Pepper, Mr. Vegas, Pinchers and Vibz Kartel.Since 2002, he has been producing and hosting a program entitled, “In The Streets,” which shows the top most popular music videos and focuses on the realities of different inner city communities. This segment allows the people of these communities a “voice” to address the nation. “In The Streets” is one of the most acclaimed shows on local and international television. This program is aired weekly on RE TV. and in 2007 M Don scored again with a video show called wicked videos which is aired on BET Jazz Cable Television station BET J.M-DON is a member of Grillaras Productions and is responsible for the conceptualisation and directing of music videos through the subsidiary Grillaras Pictures. Grillaras Productions is a Jamaican production company, spearheaded by Kahbir “Kabs” Bonner a recording engineer/Video Specialist and Producer. The mission of this company is to uplift the minds of the audience and create music and music videos of high international standards while promoting positive values and maintaining reputable business ethics. Therefore the highest level of creativity is defined by the social responsibilities of these young professionals.M-DON’s creativity has culminated in his debut album M-DON ( Must defend our nation) will be available in the US, UK and Caribbean markets and it features the elements of harsh realities that are created by inequality and injustices in the social and political systems.The tracks on this album will take you on a journey from the street life to knowing the raw reality and what’s in it around it.The tracks reflect exploitation, racism, victimization lead to pain and frustration of the nation’s youth. The music mirrors the reality of urban life, and the value of life is an opportunity for an uprising. Harsh realities are a part of the growth of the most prolific messengers. Like a number of great activist, MDON believes that one needs to fight and struggle to achieve dignity and equal opportunities.The struggle continues….. until….Take a sneak peak into da world of MDON to get a glimpse of the future- GEAH!The album “M-DON” is coming soon! Be prepared. ------------------------------------------------ Contact - Public Relations: Spectrum 1 London, UK Tel: (11) 44 2086797440Grillaras Productions Kingston, Jamaica Tel: (876) 539-7259 Email: [email protected]

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