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Steamers a Bubble is done on the Apartment riddim, originally recorded in 1982 by the Roots Radics band for producer Franklyn ‘Ben Up’ Irvin (Shamala/Hit Bound Records).
In its 2013 incarnation, the riddim has been aptly renamed ‘Inna Di Yard’. It pulls significance from the many groundings with legendary guitarist Chinna Smith at his world-renowned St Andrew Park compound. The numerous visits, reasonings and jam sessions on this compound also spawned the ‘Inna Di Yard’ music-documentary series a few years ago.
Jah9 is one of the many musicians who gathered in St Andrew Park and, even in their early encounters, the guitar Melchizedek took note of the lyrical prowess.
After the recent launch of her New Name album, Jah9 is set to embark on a European tour with a few other regions in between.
The collaboration between Irvin and Jah9 for this single has been a few years in the making but nonetheless timely. The single has, in effect, heightened Jah9′s momentum.
After some 40 years in the recording business, Channel One will celebrate its anniversary with a special commemorative release which will include the latest track from the artiste Jah9.
Founded in 1973 by the legendary Hoo Kim brothers, the Maxfield Avenue-based studio was the starting point for many greats like Sly and Robbie. In its formative years, Channel One recorded some of the biggest tracks in reggae history, churning out hits from The Mighty Diamonds (I Need a Roof) and Delroy Wilson (It’s a Shame), among others. It produced a solid string of hits in the period of 1973-1983.
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Old school blues improvisation meets hard hitting lyrical prowess in a rich imaginative blend of vocal clarity and complexity. Singer/songwriter/activist Janine ‘Jah9′ Cunningham brings her refreshing mix of contemporary and conscious poetry to the stage and delivers a mature, sophisticated style with a unique and captivating energy all of her own.
She has been credited as the creator of the Jazz on Dub genre. Her vocals blend the Jazz melodies of Billie Holiday and Nina Simone with the Dancehall attack of Sizzla Kalongi above the heavy Dub rhythm akin to Augustus Pablo.
Jah9 developed her sound in the underground poetry/live music scene, but now intends to take her word sounds to the world. Her signature sound has led to collaborations with platinum producer Donovan Bennett of Don Corleon Records, dancehall pioneer Rory Gilligan of Stone Love International, Sheldon Bernard and living legend Beres Hammond of Harmony House Music.
Her highly anticipated debut album is slated for release in 2012 but Jah9 is already in demand as a songwriter and creative director of repute. Her single ‘Warning’ has already received heavy spins on local and international radio as was voted as SONG of the YEAR by German based RIDDIM magazine.
She was born in Montego Bay, Saint James on May 23, 1983. With a Baptist minister for a Farther.
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