IBO & KinDread's Profile |
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New CD STRENGTHEN ME NOW in stores fall ' 07 |
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| Location: | St. Kitts / Nevis, |
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| Last Login: | Aug 17, 2007 (867 days back) |
About Me |
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| I edited my profile with Thomas' Myspace Editor V4.4His musical roots are planted on the island of Nevis and has now manifested into the conscious reggae artist IBO.....IBO has many years of experience touring North America with his previous bands Imperial Force out of Montreal and Strugglah out of Calgary, opening up the gates to what is now a thriving Canadian touring reggae circuit. IBO has opened shows for Burning Spear, Sugar Minott, Alpha Blondie, The Wailers Band, Jimmy Cliff, Shaggy, Ini Kamozi and Culture, and has played for the likes of Half Pint, Ken Booth, The Mighty Diamonds, Scare dem crew, George Nooks, Alton Ellis, Ras Ghandi, Pinchers and Leroy sibbles. IBO is also a founding member of the Calgary International Reggae Festival and has played a great role in producing, promoting and elevating reggae music in Canada over the years.IBO and KinDread, as his touring band is called , is a group with a positive message is a driving force on the Canadian Reggae circuit delivering the message of Rastafari, love , unity and have inspired many people as they tour across North America.He has released one album " The Prayer " on the Afesha Music lableand one single on the SMOKEYROOM Productions label . "The Prayer" has sold over two thousand units in Canada alone, in a reggae market that is not known for high volumes of album sales andthe first single off his new album , "Sweet like a Sugah" is featured on a compilation CD from Canadian Reggae World / JuPeter Records out of Toronto and also on another compilation by SMOKEYROOM productions called " Daily Bread "various artists vol.1 . "It's a long way" was recorded at Anchor Recording Studio in Kingston, Jamaica and will also be featured on " DAILY BREAD " . Musicans:..........Lee, is a top class guitar, bass and keyboard player who comes from Sav , Jamaica , has the experience of playing the hotel scene, Reggae Sunsplash, Sumfest, to doing studio work with top Jamaican producers. He has worked with Half Pint, Leroy Sibbles, Ed Robinson, Ken Boothe, Ras Ghandi and Sugar Minott. Lee has produced and written with IBO for the past twelve tears and together they have produced five albums and three singles out of the Smokeyroom studio. Lee adds a unique style of keyboard playing and vocal harmony which enhances the sound of the band and its production quality............Iwah is blessed with the gift of playing the guitar which he has been playing since he was a young man living in east Vancouver. He has always had a love for different styles of music and has played with acoustic, African and reggae bands . Iwah has also had the opportunity to play with notable artists George Nooks, Half Pint, Monty Morris, The Mighty Diamonds and Ras Ghandi. IBO met Iwah while on a Western Canada tour , they stayed in touch , and through Jah works and destiny made the link . Ever since all has been blessed and the music has been elevated as Iwah brought his feel to the sound of IBO and KinDread .................Presently on bass is Robbie Roots from the Kootnays who is the bassist for Sound Foundation , a Nelson area Reggae outfit led by Chris I who has been keeping the reggae flame burning in the Kootnays for some time now . Robbie's sound and musical vibe has brought a nice laidback and steady feel to the sound of IBO & KinDread .................Juan , also from the island of Nevis , has recorded and played drums with Ibo , both in the islands and North america over the last 12 years or so . He is experienced in many different forms of music , from soca , rock , hiphop , contemperary to reggae which has taken him arond the world to places like Europe , Japan and North America touring with the artist called Mishka , opening shows for The Roots , Sly & Robbie etc. Juan is touring with IBO for 2007 on the " Sweet like a sugah tour " and also doing some major production for SMOKEYROOM studio in the fall . | |
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Music:Member Since: 9/3/2006Band Website: Buy"The Prayer"on line at indiepool.com Band Members: Raise I Consciousness LIVE , IBO& KinDread Add to My Profile | More Videos View IBO and KinDread's EPKQUOTE SHEET =========== .....it's also nice to know that there are a few bred-in-the-bones reggae artists like Calgary's Ibo around to keep the kids honest.... TOM MURRAY ( See Magazine )===========.....goodwill is at the heart of his music and authentic music simply presented , are at the core of his performance..... NICOLE FITZGERALD ( Pique Magazine )========== ......Ibo brings a welcome breath of Caribbean air....a man commited to the uplifting consciousness of reggae music.....BRAVO EVENTS CALENDAR========____________________________________________ ____________________ .. Influences:LISTEN TO IBO's DEBUT ALBUM "THE PRAYER" Visit Musicv2.com For Your Own Custom Myspace.com Music Player Sounds Like: IBO'S DISCOGRAPHY :"Dreams" Hotter than Congo pepper, 1994 (CD, Compilation) BAM records........................"Strugglah", 1996 (EP, Cassette) Smokeyroom Productions.................."Consciousness", 1997 (CD, Strugglah) Smokeyroom Productions.................."Mama" Aural Pleasures ,2000 (CD Compilation) Chubby Wubby Records............."IBO", 2002 (EP, CD) Smokeyroom Productions.................."Hyperventilation", 2003 (CD, single) JUST feat. IBO & OudaOuda................."THE PRAYER", 2004 (CD, IBO) Afesha Music..........................."It's a long way" DAILY BREAD Vol.1 , 2007 (CD, Various Artists) Smokeyroom Productions. "Sweet like a sugah" Real Roots Reggae......A Canadian story(CD,Compilation) 2007 Canadian Reggae World / JuPeter records Record Label: SmokeyRoom Productions Type of Label: Indie |
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My Background and Lifestyle |
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| Occupation: | Music Artist (Reggae / Reggae) |
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IBO & KinDREAD FEATURED ON SATALITE RADIO(August) |
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| Tune in to Shaw cable ch 417'Jammin' to hear tracks from the prayer which will be aired in August. Songs featured will be "Raise I consciousness" Aug 1st.-10 pm hour."Clean Hearts" Aug 5th - 2pm hour ... Posted by IBO & KinDread on Wed, 01 Aug 2007 11:08:00 PST |
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Pre-release tracks |
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| Greetings , Check out our site www.myspace.com/ibokindread to hear four prerelease tracks from IBO's forthcoming album " STRENGTHEN ME NOW ".due out in September '07. The first single " SWEET LI... Posted by IBO & KinDread on Wed, 18 Jul 2007 10:37:00 PST |
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"SWEET LIKE A SUGAH"included on compilation |
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| The single "Sweet like a sugah" by Ibo feat.Ras Ghandi has been included on the compilation CD, Real Roots Reggae...a canadian story, released by Canadian Reggae World out of Toronto,Canada. The ... Posted by IBO & KinDread on Fri, 13 Jul 2007 11:26:00 PST |
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IBO FEATURED ON THE SUFFERATION RIDDIM |
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| The "Sufferation Riddim" from smokeyroom productions was recorded at Anchor recording studio J A, in February 2006 and IBO is featured on the riddim with a tune c... Posted by IBO & KinDread on Fri, 22 Sep 2006 05:08:00 PST |
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IBO & KinDread SWEET LIKE A SUGAH TOUR 2007 |
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| SMOKEYROOM productions presents IBO & KinDread on the"Sweet like a sugah tour 2007" and will be embarking on a cross Canada and Caribbean tour starting in May , the tour will be starting... Posted by IBO & KinDread on Wed, 31 Jan 2007 02:40:00 PST |
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IBO & KinDread ( EPK ) Electronic Press Kit at SONICBIDS.COM |
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