In the rich and diverse musical culture of Jamaica a voice that carries the heart and soul of anything it sings; with power, presence and diversity can be heard. Stephanie; a singer and songwriter whose sound may best be described as reggae fusion incorporates the essence of reggae, r&b, soul, dancehall, and pop; essentially reflecting an interesting blend of the music that she grew up on and is still being inspired by. 
Stephanie has graced various avenues of music and the performing arts in her journey thus far which has enriched her mind and nurtured her craft. Having completed high school (The Queen’s School) where she sang on both school choir and The Performing Arts Society Chorale, she led a cabaret band Steele Force for two years then went on to  the Ashe Caribbean Performing Arts Company where she trained and toured as a singer, dancer, and musical theatre actor. Thereafter Stephanie delved into the world of backing vocals and started working for both local and international artists. One of the most impressionable experiences is her six (6) months tenure with Basque Band singer Fermin Muguruza where she travelled the world singing in the ancient European tongue of Basque, French, English and Spanish. Stephanie has also toured with international reggae band Groundation, Cherine Anderson, Coco Tea, Chaka Demus & Pliers and Mr. Vegas.
In 2009 Stephanie was invited to be a part of a group to record what turned out to be two studio albums with Sly & Robbie for Sony Music Japan. Along with her group members Chantelle Ernandez and Scantana they made up the multifaceted UNITZz. With two albums “J Paradise” and “J Lovers”, UNITZz has gained tremendous success in Japan. “J Paradise” received a Grammy mention in the 2010 Grammy nominations in the category of “best pop vocals”; appearing in field one of the potential nominees. UNITZz also, with Stephanie on lead vocals was a part of the 53rd (2011) Grammy nominations in the reggae category; with a Lady Antebellum cover “Need You Now” on the compilation album “Sly & Robbie & The Taxi Gang – One Pop Reggae”.
A seasoned songwriter, Stephanie is signed to Rebel America Inc (production and publishing company in Dallas, Texas) where she writes and records songs for placements on television shows, movies, international ad campaigns, labels, etc. Since the start of this exciting journey with Rebel America in 2010, she has managed to land several song placements. Three of these placements include a collaboration (done with rapper E.T) named " Have You Ever" that was picked up by UK reality show “Jeremy Kyle Show” for their Intranet Web Ad, “If This Is Real” was picked up by Lifetime TV’s “Dance Moms Miami” for episode 5 of their first season and “Together”was placed with the MTV reality series MADE.
In February of 2013 Stephanie founded the indie record label Havatio Music. This label is the official representation and management for Stephanie. Her debut EP “Real Woman” was released on February 13, 2013  and debut album “The Christmas Collection” released November 20 of the same year under the Havatio Music label have gotten rave reviews and marked the next level of the young singer’s career. 
Stephanie’s portfolio also boasts that of music producer, event producer, host and model. She has etched herself in the live music community in Jamaica as a major player with products such as ‘Musixology’ and ‘Soul Sessions’. Her career as a model is young but thriving along with her success as a recording artist; her natural gift of being in front of the camera has definitely poised her for great success in this field.
Stephanie now prepares to release her sophomore album ‘Catharsis’ on June 25, 2015.



Upsetta Records, in association with Team Upsetta, is owned and operated by Selector Dubee, Dante, Original King, Pauly Danger and, Jon Demus.  For more information visit:  Upsetta.com  

Upsetta Records has deep roots in Jamaica, as the founders are also longtime members of Upsetta International Sound System, which was founded in Montego Bay, Jamaica in 1980.

Upsetta Records introduced themselves to the reggae industry with their debut release, the Cuss Fix Riddim (2009), which featured established Reggae Veterans such as Admiral Tibet & Determine and introduced to the world to a considerable amount of “yet to be heard” artists – including Ras Q, Zico, Greta Frost and more. The Cuss Fix Riddim was released and promoted digitally, by Upsetta Records and still achieved many #1 chart listings and top download rankings.

Upsetta Records’ returned in 2011, with the critically acclaimed Bomboflow Riddim (Flow Productions).  Upsetta Records’ sophomore release, featured two number one hits, “Too Watchy” by International Superstar, Collie Buddz and “Farmer Man” by Jamaican Reggae Star, Kali Blaxx.  The Bomboflow Riddim also featured popular tunes from Zamunda, Khago, Admiral Tibet, Fyakin, Cario Muzyk and many more.  Upsetta Records’ was praised in various reviews and noted as a ‘classic’ as well as ‘top reggae riddim‘ 2011 and has inspired Reggae Music Videos, that feature Fyakin, Kali Blaxx, Jah Thunder and Shalli.

In the Spring of 2013, Upsetta Records returned with the release of the Kingship Riddim (Flow Productions), a funky, ‘rootical’ skank’ offering, which features International Stars like Laza Morgan, Erup, Zamunda – as well as upcoming stars Mr. Melody, Melloquence, Sanjay and more. 

Upsetta Records’ followed the momentum of the Kingship RIddim with their fourth Reggae, roots riddim release in November 2013,  Pot A Cook Riddim (Flow Productions).  The uplifting, "summery" Pot A Cook Riddim featured such reggae stars as Bobby Hustle, Fyakin, Mikey General, Winstrong & Zamunda; in addition to upcoming reggae talents as Boom Dekka, Cario and Senita Mogul. 

Upsetta Records' immediately followed up their four, successful reggae riddim releases with their first single release in September 13, 206 - the critically acclaimed "Real Survivor" by Bredren B (Ghana) featuring Boom Dekka, Cario & Senita Mogul (Jamaica).  In addition to keeping Upsetta Records' flowing over International airwaves, "Real Survivor" received many rave reviews and was featured on notorious, mainstream music blogs Ear Milk & Hype'em.

Three years later, Upsetta Records' is back.  Reloaded and Refocused.  The crew looks forward to releasing several new riddim releases over the Summer/Fall 2016 - including the Love Jump Riddim, Reggae Robin Riddim, Lion Pride Riddim and the crew's highly anticipated dancehall riddim debut, Kill Di Rhythm!

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Brigadier Jerry emerged in the late 1970’s, as one of the most popular cultural DJ’s to regularly improvise over the Jamaican sound systems. Highly respected in Jamaica as a conscious DJ, Briggy was a sound system teacher, teaching Rasta culture to the multitudes. Bootleg recordings of these dancehall sessions started to leak out internationally amongst the deeper cultural enthusiasts, spreading Briggy’s name abroad. In the years to come, other DJ’s were to follow his example, but Brigadier Jerry remains as the teacher, who set the standard. His vibe and lyrics have an Old Testament Biblical quality about the, that is both edifying and endearing.

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More influential through his live performances than his scant recordings, Brigadier Jerry was one of Jamaica's top DJs at the dawn of the .dancehall era. A brilliant lyrical improviser, Briggy or 'The Teacher' -- as he was affectionately known -- elevated the standards for speed and fluidity in DJ chatting technique, laying the groundwork for much of what followed, along with Josey Wales and Charlie Chaplin. Despite early dance hall's taste for slackness, Jerry's subject matter was almost always spiritual and cultural, though he did have a sense of humor and was an excellent battle DJ. Still actively touring in the new millennium, he also still commanded much of the respect -- among knowledgeable reggae audiences -- that he did in his groundbreaking heyday. Brigadier Jerry was born Robert Russell in Kingston on September 28, 1957. He started his career in show business by trying stand-up comedy in his early teens, but soon moved on to work for sound systems. He started out on a sound system in his community named Emperor Marcus in the early '70s, and soon moved on to the legendary Jah Love Muzik system; this latter was run by the Christian Rastafarian sect to which he belonged, the Twelve Tribes of Israel. While with Jah Love, bootleg cassette tapes of his live performances began to circulate among DJ aficionados, resulting in packed houses wherever he played. Despite his sterling underground reputation and influential, melodic toasting style, Jerry was barely represented on record until 1982. He'd previously cut several tracks for Studio One, including "Every Man Me Brethren" and "Dance in Montreal," and appeared on several local singles with other Twelve Tribes members. In 1982, he cut a new version of the Slim Smith riddim "Never Let Go," which he retitled "Pain" and released on the small Jywanza label. It was a major hit, rocketing to the top of the Jamaican charts. Further singles followed over the next couple of years: "Gwan a School" (Jywanza), "Horse a Gallop" (Powerhouse), "Warn Dem" (for Judy Mowatt's Ashandan label), and the 1984 hit "Jamaica, Jamaica" (on Jah Love Muzik's own label). Meanwhile, he also mentored the career of DJ Sister Carol, Shine Head, Tiger, Sister Nancy, Shabba Ranks and DJed for nearly every prominent sound system in Jamaica. A semi-official live album, Live at the Controls, appeared in 1983, but he didn't record his proper debut LP until 1985. Also called Jamaica Jamaica, it was the closest he came to capturing the excitement of his live gigs in the studio, and featured several signature tunes in the title track, the aforementioned "Every Man Me Brethren," and "Armageddon." Several more singles followed over the rest of the '80s, but Jerry remained a live DJ at heart. He relocated to New York on a permanent basis in 1988, and only put together a second album with 1990's On the Road. In 1992, Jerry returned to Jamaica and revived the Jah Love Muzik sound system; he also recorded his third proper album, Hail Him, for Tapper Zukie's label. Another album, Freedom Street, appeared on the VP label in 1995. Today, Briggy still travels extensively to Europe and Japan touring. Although he's famously known as a 'dance hall DJ' on sound systems, Briggy is now touring with his own band doing stage shows.He released his fifth album in 2009  entitled, "Shower of Blessings" on the Virtuous Woman label.
~ Steve Huey, All Music Guide.


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Chezidek the Herbalist! Rastafari roots and culture singer from St. Ann’s Bay, Jamaica. Chezidek emerged on the scene in 2002 with his first album “Harvest Time” ( Vp records), produced by Phillip “ Fattis” Burrell (exterminator rec.). Chezidek unique voice and melodies with cultural, spiritual and sometimes political topics earned him a place in the heart of Reggae fans in Jamaica and worldwide. 
In 2004 chezidek made his first hit song “Leave de Trees” a song he recorded for Hugh Miller ( Our Promotion Labe), Leave De Trees topped the Reggae Charts and made him a house –hold name in Jamaica, the Caribbean and everywhere reggae music plays. 
In 2007 he released his 3rd album “Inna de Road” (Green sleeves Records) produced by Bobby Konders of Massive B Records, with hits like “Inna De Road, Dem A Fight We and Call Pon Dem”. This album is one of the most loved in roots and culture music of today. 
Chezidek has performed for thousands of reggae fans in Jamaica, Caribbean USA and Europe and on most of the major Reggae Festivals. He has worked with popular producers such as Bobby Digital, Dan Carleon, Sly and Robbie, just to name a few, also with European based producer Jah Solid Rock, which released two albums “for Chezidek "Judgement Time” , and recently " The Order Of Melchezedik" wich was released April 16 2013 . 
Chezidek is one of the few roots singer who sticks to the conscious side of the music and never change. As a youth , coming from the home of the Honourable Marcus Garvey, Robert Nesta Marley and Burning Spear, Chezidek was influenced by the ancient Rastafarian tradition and his African roots. A man of righteousness inspired by the Most High Jah Rastafar I. 
Chezidek latest album “ FREEDOM FIGHTERS “ released August 6, 2013 , produced by One Drop records out of California is also another chapter from the book of the spiritual chanter, Chezidek the herbalist, the environmentalist, the Italist, the defender of the cannabis sharing his songs of redemption ,out and available for all reggae fans. 
Chezidek continues on his spiritual , musical journey with the message of righteousness and justice, through the powers of the Most High Jah Rastafari

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