Mr.Bertus

r. Bertus Portmores’ Singer Supreme Marlon Ainsworth aka Mr. Bertus, Jamaican Reggae & Dancehall artist, has long been recognized as a talented native son. Bertus blessed with music in his veins is preparing to take the music world by storm. “I was singing from my mother’s belly, it’s natural to me; in my DNA. I didn’t just decide to become an artist, I was born to do it”. His inspiration comes from the normal daily trials and tribulations of living in Jamaica. A life that is colorful and rich, with his personal experiences; and the experiences of those around him. Singing from the age of 7, Marlon grew up in the Waltham Park area of Kingston; attending St. Judes Primary and playing football. After being asked to enter a small contest one-day and actually winning it, Marlon attended a party. A popular Jamaican soundsystem called Lee’s Unlimited; fronted by Veteran DJ Josey Wales was the MC for this event. Bertus asked for a chance and DJ Josey Wales put young Bertus on the microphone, The first time Bertus touched a microphone, he received the blessing of a seasoned DJ and Soundsystem. His performance was as professional as the rest of the show; and with this fabulous start he's been deejaying, singing and writing songs ever since. After relocating to the Portmore area with his grandmother; He attended Independent City All Ages School; and also Bridgeport Secondary school. Marlon loved playing football and attending the Evangelistic Church. He began his training to become a barber at this time. But for Bertus, Music was always his first love. Mark Rankin - Bertus’ brother was working as a DJ for a Soundsystem known as Black African. This became the motivation Bertus needed to become involved in music full time. “As a teenager, I used to DJ comedy, funny or frivolous type lyrics. As I have grown over the years in the music business, my focus has changed and while I still love the comedy and dancehall favorites, I create music and lyrics more focused on the seriousness of life and what goes on in my community. These things directly influence my music and songwriting now” Mr. Bertus' work spans the full gamut of Reggae & Dancehall. Bertus first recorded with reggae legend, Clancy Eccles on the Surego Label. Known as a talented musical perfectionist behind the mic; Mr. Bertus has written well known songs for many popular Jamaican Artists, Producers and Studios. Long Lauded for his musical genius, Bertus won the 'Roots 96.1 FM “What’s The Verdict” Contest'; with Dudley Thompson. His Tune "Reckless Life" was voted the weeks BIG TUNE by Jamaicas' radio listeners island wide. Mr. Bertus was the first Reggae artist to perform in the Turks & Caicos Islands in 1992 under the name “Dirty Berty”. The depth and breadth of Bertus musical career can be experienced by listening to any of the grooving songs from this talented artists’ discography. From the Dancehall thumpers like the “Flava Babe” CD, and “Asset” - on the King of Kings Productions Label; “Reckless Life” - on the Vertex Label; or “Damage Eye” - on the Shore Jam Label; To the raw roots based, “No Food Inna Deh Basket” - on the Rough Cuts Label, & “Criminals Roaming in Deh Street”, for the soundtrack of the movie “ Crazy Abdul”. Mr. Bertus is generating lots of interest in Jamaica and Globally with his latest releases “Reckless Life”; “Damage Eye”; and “Shaky”; featuring I-octane. His global following of loyal listeners has created a strong fan base; with consistent requests and feature play on radio stations in the US, Europe, Australia, Canada and All Over Africa. Bertus has gone global. According to Mr. Bertus - His influences over the years have included Bob Marley and Wilburn Cole aka Squidly, Beres Hammond, Michael Buckley, Papa Beeto, Dennise Howard, Marsha Lee Harvey, Bunny Diamond from Mighty Diamond, Marcus Garvey, Colin Fisher, & Phillip Hartnett. Hero’s in his eyes are few, Bob Marley and Ms Lou are two who helped form his positive and upfull view as an artist, and writer. Mr Bertus’ social consciousness is evidenced by the in depth reasonings’ he participates in regularly, with BadGalsRadio.com. Touching hot subjects from “Payola” to the “Anti Nigga Podcasts”, Mr. Bertus is “one of our favorite dancehall philosophers,” says, Mama ASID of BadGalsRadio. In Canada Bertus’ reception has been phenomenal. His most recent tunes “Damage Eye” & “Reckless Life” are receiving heavy rotation; Mr. Bertus was recently featured on Delroy “Speedy” Sterling’s radio show in Toronto. Mr. Bertus is currently managed by Phillip Harnett and working with the Shore Jam label. His global promotions and syndication planning is handled off island Exclusively by Trenchtones.com of Palm Beach and Tampa, FL If You are Seeing Quality – look no further for you have discovered, Mr. Bertus; Portmores’ Singer Supreme Copyright ©2008 - Marlon Ainsworth aka Mr. Bertus / Trenchtones.com / Realities Studios. All Rights Reserved