Prezident Brown was born in the hills of Clarendon, Jamaica. His mother called him Junior Ranking because he would grab the microphone and chant at schoolyard and country dances. He was first known as Slim Brown because of his resemblance to and similar DJ style to his mentor, U Brown. ......The most formative influence on Prezident Brown was producer and sound system operator Jack Ruby. Ruby saw something special in young Slim Brown; he took Slim Brown under his wing, re-named him Prezident Brown and appointed him resident M.C. of his Hi-Power Sound System. ......In 1989 Prezident Brown began recording with Grove Music and Roof International but it was Barry O'Hare's label, X-Rated, that provided a home base for Prezident Brown and helped launch his career in Europe. X-Rated took off just as a massive roots revival swept across Jamaica, washing gun and slackness lyrics out of the dance halls, paving the way for conscious reggae music. ......A 46 show tour in the summer of 2001 took Prezident Brown all over the United States and included performances at The Sierra Nevada World Music Festival, and Reggae On The River. Prezident has since done repeat performances at both festivals and has added may other prestigious festivals to his list. Prezident Brown has been very well received in the United States and is building a large fan base. ......Prezident Brown is a champion of the new roots and reality consciousness reggae movement, he entertains, informs and inspires. ......For booking information contact: [email protected]
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