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Sugar Minott to Play Boulder on Oct
30th
Action packed tour to include Jus Goodie, Pashon
and more....
Fresh
off the Sierra Nevada World Music Festival in California, Sugar Minott brings a
style he created in the early days of Jamaica's dancehalls in the 70s and 80s,
where he defined sound system performance and elevated singing and deejaying to
unseen heights with his record label Black Roots and his sound crew Youthman
Promotion.
Sugar's crew offered more lyrical variety and talent then virtually any other
sound system then or since, bringing up reggae vocalist standards like Tenor
Saw, Nitty Gritty, Junior Reid, Frankie Paul, Michael Palmer, Half Pint and
Little John, and Sugar Minott himself.
One of Jamaica's
favorite sons, Sugar Minott continues to produce hit records, including the 2002
INDIE winner for Best Reggae
Album, "Rare Gems." Wherever he performs, Sugar plays to a strong base of loyal
fans, whether it be in the clubs of London, the dancehalls of
Kingston
or nightclubs of New York City. Joining him on tour will be another bright,
upcoming artist, Jus Goodie, who can sing and DJ with such versatility that
audiences watch in awe. Jus goodie will be promoting his new album - "Freedom
Song." Goodie, based in Boulder, CO also incorporated traditional Hebrew
melodies set to a roots reggae, hip-hop and dancehall fusion. Goodie, in his
short time spent in the music business has been very well received and shared
the stage with many top artists. Itawe, also known as "Danny Gitz" was born and
raised
in the hills of St. Ann, Jamaica. He spent most of his childhood farming
alongside his father and began his professional
music career after moving from
the country to Kingston in 1992. He has been touring Europe, Australia, north
America, Mexico and the carribean since 1994 playing bass, rhythm guitar and
singing harmony. He has backed many
major artists such as Sugar Minott, Everton Blender, Gregory Isaacs, Junior
Reid, Yami Bolo, Ini Kamoze, Capleton, Sizzla, Luciano, Tony Rebel, Warrior
King, Richie Spice, Beenie Man, Freddie Mcgregor, and many more. Danny Gitz has
served as band leader in Kingston, JA and helped to produce many young artists.
He has also done studio recording for artists such as Jah Mason, Iqulah, and
Morgan Heritage. He is currently working on his debut album, entitled "Journey
to Life". On this tour, as well as playing guitar, Itawe will be singing up
front some of his own work. Itawe is a good-natured brethren, with a message of
inspiration to share with the people of the world.
Sugar Minott's daughter Pashon is another upcoming female artist now in demand
from the different labels who want to voice her. Coming from an area around the
ghetto, she is familiar with the struggle, which would later be evident in her
lyrics. Pashon's exposure to the world of music came at a tender age due to her
famous father. Her dad operated a small studio from their home and also owned a
sound system called Youthman Promotion, which would play in their yard every
Thursday night. Pashon released her first single at the age of 8 with her
brothers and younger sister. Recently, she has gotten rave reviews for her song
& video "Real Fire Woman". Pashon's conscious lyrics have positively touched the
youth of today. Featuring 4 different artists up front, this package is full of
talent and diversity.
Bio: Pashon
Jamaica's rich musical history has been characterized by large families in which
heredity plays a significant part. Now there is a female
artist on the music scene, the daughter of Reggae music legend Lincoln "Sugar"
Minott. Born Tamar Minott in Kingston, coming from an area around the ghetto she
is familiar with the struggle, which would later be evident in her lyrics.
Pashon's exposure to the world of music began at a tender age due to her famous
father, attending major Reggae Fesitvals such as Reggae Sunsplash, Sting,
Sumfest, etc. Her dad operated a small studio from their home and also owned a
sound system called Youthman Promotion, which would play in their yard every
Thursday night. This gave PAshon the opportunity to witness many artists
performing such as Junior Reid, Yami Bolo, Tenor Saw, Tony Rebel, Garnett Silk,
just to name a few. This early exposure to music and the world of entertainment
also helped to nurture her talent. IT led her to do her first recording "Reggae
The Beat" at age eight with her brothers and younger sister. In addition she has
recorded several songs and very recently a song on the Chrome riddim entitled
"Real Fire Woman," the video which was also released is getting rave reviews and
doing well.
Pashon is no stranger to the stage, she has performed on some of the major hsows
in Jamaica including Sting, Reggae Sumfest, Sashi, CME, Reloaded, and more
recent East Fest and Spectrum. This high spirit Aries attributed her success to
the influence of many artists such as her father Sugar Minott, Bob Marley,
Michael Jackson, Wayne Wonder, Sister Carol and Lauren Hill. Pashon is blazing
the path for a new generation of artists and her conscious lyrics have
positively touched the youth.
Bio: Itawe
Itawe, also known as Donavan "Danny Gitz" Cunningham, was born and raised in the
hills of St. Ann, Jamaica in the farming community of Prickly Pole, just a few
miles from the home where Bob Marley grew in Nine Mile. Itawe spent most of his
childhood farming alongside his father, and playing music with his family. He
began his musical career shortly after his move from the country to Kingston in
1992, where he was given the name "Danny Gita" or "Danny Gitz" because of his
growing reputation as an outstanding guitarist. With the blessing of his
family, he began his first tour with "High Symbol" in 1994. Since then he has
recorded albums, and extensively toured Europe, Australia, North America, Mexico
and the Caribbean playing the bass, rhythm guitar, and singing harmony for
artists such as Sugar Minott, Mystic Revelation of Rastafari, Gregory Isaacs,
Everton Blender, Yami Bolo, Iqulah, Ini Kamoze, and many more.
"Danny
Gitz's" reputation for his incredibly versatile guitar skills, precise vocals,
and vibrant stage presence, keeps him in high demand not only for live stage
performances, but in the studio as well. On any given day you can hear his
guitar licks playing on the radio waves of IRIE FM all over Jamaica in taxi's,
busses, clubs, schools, and beaches. He has played rhythm for many major
festivals and stage shows, ( Rebel Salute, Sunsplash (Jamaica and Europe), St.
Mary Mi Come From etc.) backing every major artist (ie. Luciano, Tony Rebel,
Warrior King, Richie Spice, Jah Mason, Junior Reid, Cocoa Tea, Beanie Man, Mikey
General, Black Uhuru, Errol Dunkley, I Wayne, Kyan, Angie Angel, Queen Ifrika,
Sugar Minott, Freddy Mcgregor, Fanton Mojah, etc. ).
"Danny Gitz"
recorded with Morgan Heritage playing rhythm for their number one hit "We feel
love", as well as "She's still lovin' me" and
more. He also played for Shalom's number one hit "Baby got news for you". He
has also done recordings for Sugar Minott, Kyan, Capleton, Sizzla, Luciano etc.
and helped compose much of Iqulah's latest released album "Rastafari forever" on
which the Marley brothers are featured. He displays his versatility playing
both bass and rhythm guitar for Jah Mason's current hit "Princess gone", and
for Sade's hit "Lover's Rock" the reggae and hip hop versions. Over the years
Itawe (Danny Gitz) has been writing, composing, and laying tracks in Jamaica,
Europe, and North America for his upcoming album titled "Journey to Life". He
recently released a single in France, "Babylon Bridge", with the popular reggae
group Broussai, and is currently performing and captivating audiences with his
moving lyrics and phenomenal musical abilities. Itawe's unique and original
sound comes from his Jamaican cultural roots combined with inspirations from his
travels abroad. His music is diverse and reflects his passion for human rights
and social justice. Itawe, whether performing with his acoustic guitar,
African drums, and a stand up bass, or vibeing up the house with his original
roots/culture reggae, is sure to captivate the hearts of his audience, and
inspire dedicated listeners.
