One who The Most High has given the musical direction to trod into all the earth and sound his trumpet for the liberation and upliftment of all race and creed, with the spiritual fire to burn in, burn out, burn up and burn down the walls of Babylon.
Messenjah Selah Singer/Songwriter/Producer
Born, Everton Clarke January 25, 1974 in St. Andrew, Jamaica.
At age 15 he moved to the Virgin Islands, where he discovered his musical talent and began to nurturing it. He with a couple of his friends decided to start an accapella group,which matured into a gospel reggae band where he was the guitarist and lead singer.
After High School, Selah relocated to Atlanta, Georgia. Education and Self-development was his primary focus for the next few years, while he was preparing to take his purpose to the next level.
Selah search to find his rightful place in the music arena, as the music of Steel Pulse, Luciano, Sizzla and Bob Marley, penetrates his soul with word-sound-power inspiration.
In 1997, Selah started recording professionally as a solo artist. A year later he released his first single Know who you Praisemonths later another, Reason for living on an independent label, Stereo Records. Airplay on some of Atlantas most listen to reggae programs, drew the artist a lot of attention. The Messenjahs standard of writing and performance proved him to be a creditable artist, who is often compared to those listed above. His popularity initiated bookings at some of Atlantas most popular reggae venues like, The Atrium, The Royal Peacock, Club Legacy, Club ATL in addition to Talent Shows, Festivals, Churhes and shelters. His popularity continued to increase opening for some of the biggest names in the reggae industry. Artist like Buju Banton, Beres Hammond, Capleton, Luciano, Beenie Man, Tony Rebel, Mykal Somer, Sister Carol and Lucky Dube to name a few.
In 1999, Selah was awarded Best New Male Vocalist, by the Atlanta Caribbean Awards,and another for Best New Vocalist in 2001. His notoriety broadened as the Messenjah traveled Nationally and Internationally to spread the message of love, wisdom and upliftment.It was that time for Selah to go back to Jamaica where he had the opportunity of recording with a few of Reggaes grass root Producers and Artists, resulting in the release of two singles, I will survive featuring Luciano and Joyfeaturing Sizzla, which appeared on his debut album that was Independently released in 2003.
Selah continues to work on various projects including his second album, coming on the Lustre Kings/Zion High Productions label, soon to be released in 2006.
Still moving hearts, touching souls and liberating the minds of those who listen to his message and mastery of vocal delivery, it is no doubt that Messenjah Selah will in due time capture the attention, imagination and hearts of the musical world.
Selah Appearances: Lucianos album Serve Jah 2003. Chachis album Am an African in 2006. Island Gruve music works, Compilation CD. 2003. Stargate Records, Compilation Genocide, 2006. Ras Kofi Oganic Sounds.vol.1 2004, and also on various Unity Sound mix cds from 1999. |
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