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Mikey Murka album out now |
Mikey Murka first came to the attention of reggae fans worldwide way back in
the the early 80's. Having grown up in Jamaica, Mikey moved to London as a teenager
& began singing on the legendary Unity Sound. In the height of Reggae's 'digital
era' in the 80's Mikey worked the dancehalls with fellow Unity Sound artists such
as Kenny Knotts, Errol Bellot, Selah Collins, Richie Davis, Peter Bouncer, Demon
Rocker & Flinty Rankin (the Ragga Twins) performing regularly alongside the
likes of Coxsone, Saxon & other top sounds of the day.
On stage Mikey has
supported artists including Sugar Minott, Mikey General, Tippa Irie, Daddy Freddy
& many more. Following Unity Sound's sucess in the soundsystem circuit, they
began releasing records. With them Mikey recorded a series of hit tunes, including
anthems such as 'Control the Dancehall', 'We Try' & perhaps the most well
known ‘Ride Pon the Riddim' which reached top 3 in the reggae charts, earning
Mikey international recognition. Countless Mikey Murka tracks appeared on various
compilation albums, the most famous of which include Unity Sound's 'Watch How
The People Dancing' LP & John Dread's 'Jamaica Affair' Vol 3, where Mikey
appears alongside Big Youth & King Kong.
After a long break from the game, Mikey has returned hotter than ever, this
time teaming up with young producer Kemist Kris of Reality Shock Records. Since
his return Mikey has been collaborating with various labels and producers including
Unitone Soundimentional, One Harmony Records, Messenjah Music, Tigerman Records,
Section Urbaine Prod, Crucial Sounds, Kougar Records, Mungos Hifi & Jahtari
to name a few, as well as performing live to audiences in the UK, Jamaica, Germany
& across Europe. Mikey has also been working closely with Reality Shock
Records to complete his debut solo album 'In The Name Of Love' in which Mikey
displays his talent & versatility both singing and deejaying on a diverse
selection of riddim tracks from the likes of Mafia & Fluxy, Gussie P, Disciples,
Jerry Lyons, Unitone Soundimensional & many more. The album also features
combinations with UK artists Deadly Hunta, Marga & rapper Silk.
Stay tuned to www.realityshock.com for further news & releases. |
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