TURTLEMAN born in West Kingston Jamaica. While he lived in Hanna Town with his Mother until the age of nine, she decided to move Turtleman from the rough city streets to the countryside with his Grandmother in Good Hope, Negril Westmoreland. It was his Grandmother who introduced him to the livity of Rasta, Righteousness. She provided a healthy environment that consisted of school, church, love and respect for woman and all mankind. He started to rap at the age of nine and at the age of fifteen, Turtleman started to hit the dancehalls, clubs and house parties to try and get on the Microphone. His popularity started to grow; he was invited to DJ competitions where he battled with other DJs for cash prize. At seventeen, Turtle traveled across Jamaica with sound systems - Young Gemini, TG, MXIII - to expose him and the music. Sleeping in the back of a truck or on the speaker box...often disrespected by selectors, he decided to take a break for a couple of years to plant G. One night, while sleeping in the woods where he watched over the herb fields, he heard footsteps and a voice telling him to go back to making music. And, from there on, his talent for writing music and voicing lyrics has been unstoppable. In addition to his music, Turtleman is well known in Negril for working with thousands of college students during spring break. For the past fifteen years or so, he has worked with a New York based organization; Sun Splash Tours - Give thanks for the opportunity to meet so many AWESOME people from around the world. Turtleman
has written and performed across the globe in the Caribbean, Europe and US. He has performed with many GREAT Jamaican artists such as GREGORY ISAACS, SURGAR MINOT, SAMMY DREAD, PHILIP FRASSER, JOSIE WHALE, CHARLIE CHAPLIN, NINJA MAN, JUNIOR DEMAS, BEENIEMAN, MERCILESS, TANYA STEPHENS, LADY SAW, MARCIA GRIFFITHS, KING YELLOWMAN, BUJU BANTONnuff artists. And, performed with U.S. artists like REDMAN and METHODMAN at spring break 2000 in Negril and recorded a song with PK from RUFF RIDER crew. Some of the bands he performed with include; Front Page, Indika (JA), Sane, Blaze, Roots Explosion, Street Wise, Caution, Indika (Chgo.), Dub Dis, Getaway, Detour Posse, Iron Lion, Fully Wood. Some clubs included, The Wild Hare, Cubby Bear, Exodus in Chicago, Red Seas in Minneapolis, The Key Club, Dragon Fly, Hollywood Casino Park and Century Club. You may have also seen him at Reggae Festivals such as California Reggae Fest, Sea Breeze, LA Springbreak Reggae Fest. Also, Turtleman appeared in various music videos with BUSTA RHYMES, JAY-Z, NO DOUBT, LUCY PEARL, MACK 10, DR. DRE and SNOOP DOGG and BEENIEMAN and JANET JACKSON. He has appeared in motion pictures such as Bringing Down the House, Hollywood Homicide, John Q, etc. Working the music scene, trying to get his break, encountering both good and wicked business practices, Turtleman wanted to spread a positive image so; he created his own record Label, GOD HEART ENTERTAINMENT (GHE). GHE represents artists with a positive message - It represents Negrils top talent Dancehall Reggae, Hip-Hop and R&B. Pop The mission is to blend all righteous music from around the globe. In reviewing Turtleman and God Heart Entertainment web pages, you will be able to locate, listen and purchase released music. All information regarding up-coming events, news and news releases will continue to be published on the web sites. Keep your eyes and ears open for Turtleman and the God Heart Band. For bookings contact 213 453 3110 or Jamaica: 876-427-1484 or 876-838-2276, E-mail:[email protected]
