Artist: Jamie Irie
Title: Nah Give Up
Label: Saysell Music
Release date: 13 January 2014 
Cat: SAYSELL004                                                                  
International reggae star Jamie Irie explores the scene’s rich heritage with heartfelt second album
One of the UK’s most exciting, experienced reggae vocal talents, Jamie Irie knows his craft intimately. Having enjoying a summer of high profile European festival slots, Irie has never been in such demand. His ability to bridge the gap between reggae’s rich roots and contemporary culture is unparalleled.  From heart-breaking ballads to soundboy killer shock-outs, Jamie communicates with real passion, authenticity and consciousness only his tenure can bring… 

At the age of 48 the Gloucester-based vocalist has lived many lives. He’s seen the wheels turn. He’s seen the scenes evolve many, many times. Flying between Jamaica and New York throughout the 90s, Jamie’s worked with the very biggest in the reggae game; from Shaggy to Elephantman, Dennis Brown to Gregory Isaac, Sly Dunbar to Buju Banton. Smashing the charts in both the US and Italy, even Mike Tyson’s requested a slice of Irie for his label Iron Mike. 

Developing from this classical reggae background to attain a sterling reputation in the contemporary jungle scene, he also understands drum & bass music’s dub ancestry. Flexing his distinctive story-telling motif across myriad tempos, he truly lives up to his versatile reputation. With support from the likes of David Rodigan, Barry G, Jamaica’s Stone Love, Kenny Ken, DJ Gusma T, BBC Radio 1Xtra’s Robbo Ranks, Chrisgoldfinga from  BBC Radio 1Xtra, Marvellous Cain and Radio 1’s Sara Cox, Jamie and his label Saysell Music have established trust and respect across the board: from roots heads and bass yoots alike.  

His versatility can be seen in its purest form when witnessed performing alongside renowned selector DJ Scotty, founder of Urban Front. Their performances herald a startling mesh of skills comprising precision DJing and far-reaching vocalisation, both complementing each other’s talents, exciting and titillating the crowd with every bar. 

Showcasing his skill with clarity and consistency with due posterity, ‘Nah Give Up’ is Jamie’s most emotional release to date. A vibrant phoenix rising from the dark ashes of his older brother’s battle with cancer, every lyric, every riddim, every conscious call to action is delivered with heartfelt honesty. Penned in Jamie’s own Gloucester studio throughout 2012 and early 2013, it’s a dedication to Mark Saysell, the man who enriched Jamie’s life in every way, introducing him to the likes of Big Youth, Prince Jazzbo and Tappa Zukie.

Working closely with studio partner I-David, ‘Nah Give Up’ marks a whole new chapter for Irie. The duo complement each other with empathy and understanding, I-David’s riddims tickle and sway with contemporary production power, providing space for Irie’s lyrical messages. Joining the dots from the past to the future, the album shows the duo’s broadest repertoire: From the bouncy digidub dance charge of the House Of Riddim- remix ‘On My Way Home’ to the instant-sing-along electro-skank herb homage ‘Ganjah In The Dancehall’. From the authentic horn-heavy, key-graced soul-searcher ‘Dem Have Nah Love’ to the trembling melodica and soft-focus skanks on the overwhelmingly emotional lead track ‘Nah Give Up’ this is, without question, the most extensive, exploration of contemporary reggae by one of the UK’s most exciting, experienced reggae vocal talents.

‘Nah Give Up’ is out 13 january 2014 on Saysell Music. Jamie is available for bookings , dubs and  interviews . For more information contact: jamieirie@yahoo.co.uk  or www.facebook.com/jamie.irie1   UK  Moble # 07801462377
Tracklist: 
1: Better Day
2: Ganjah In The Dancehall 
3: Dem Have No Love
4: Go To Get Away
5: Legalize It
6: Marrywanna
7: Nah Give Up
8: On My Way Home
9: On Ya Way Up
10:  Sweet Sweet Sensimillia
11: Word War 
12: Words Can Be So Simple
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NAH GIVE UP ......STORY from Jamie Irie &  mini mix

BROKEN HEART

If you to sort out a soundboy this how you do it 

Jamie Irie - Cant Do We Nuttin No - Friendly Intentions Riddim (2014) [GMC Music Productions]

By My Side

Holiday

SAYSELL music PRESENTS
The brand new song by Jamie Irie and the house of Riddim band  called Be There.
Be There is a song about  Jahovia  the heavenly father - who is forever watching over us guiding us and protecting us. Jamie Irie delivered smooth vocals with holy and uplifting lyrics to reassure you that you're never on your own. The brilliant rhythm section from European champions House of Riddim band, delivers a fantastic and a spiritual reggae beat ,majestic in style, majestic in flavor. Another version of this  release is the Douglas Wardrop AKA Dougie Conscious from the mighty Conscious Sounds  remix of Be There (that is a digi roots version) a snappy, sharp, roots-reggae style, which was released on vinyl and has been a hit with sound systems and DJs from around the world. Be There has each version dub on this release  this is a must for any reggae music lover roots lover dub-wise lover. Take a listen for yourself and you decide. Be There

JAMIE IRIE

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