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Denton Monsoon Bedward, formerly known as Screechie Ranks, and now MONSOON is a native of Northern Clarendon, Jamaica West Indies. He showed signs of his musical ability while attending primary school. In his community, he was known as “The Juke Box,” because he was able to perform to the songs that were being played in Jamaica at that time. His natural ability to rap spontaneously on beats had him entering and winning many community clashes and talent concerts. 
	After relocating to Kingston, Monsoon had the opportunity to join forces with B&L Promotions. He became stable mate with the likes of Johnny P, Singing Melody and Maka Diamond, known then as Lady Mackerel. Seizing this opportunity, Monsoon honed his vocal skills and mastered his stagecraft becoming a complete artiste. 
	Monsoon then migrated to the USA. He became a front line member of the award winning DKGB Reggae Band.  Then, he formed S.T.O.R.M(Strong Talented Organized Real Musicians)Reggae Band. STORM & Monsoon, won various awards. Among the awards: DC-ARMA song of the year Asalaam-Alaikum; DJ of the year; recording of the year for Holla Holla (soundtrack in Nora’s Hair Salon II- featuring Tatyana Ali and Stacy Dash). 
	Monsoon has performed with numerous international Reggae Superstars like Shaggy, Buju Banton, Capleton, Beres Hammond, Steel Pulse to name just a few. He also performed at President Clinton’s inauguration. His explosive stage presence has him being compared to Luciano, Capleton and Tiger. Monsoon is a high-energy performer with superb vocal skills and a commanding stage presence. It is always a pleasure to see him in action. 
	Bookings and more info: monsoon876@gmail.com


 A fundamental sense of oneness of all life can be reached through music but there has to be a base consistent in compassion and empathy.” 
   Born Christopher Smith in St. Thomas US Virgin Islands, and formerly known as Ras Puma, Puma Ptah remembers writing lyrics from as early as elementary school. His earliest musical memories and inspiration include watching an uncle playing upright bass and guitar in local Mento band, and listening to grandmother perform acoustic songs in front of church and before bedtime. He was encouraged to enter cultural competitions to which his uncle Mungo “Magnus” Niles would be honored for being a leader in preserving cultural folk heritage in the VI, and a musical entertainer who toured the US with his cultural dancers and steel band players being featured in several Hollywood movies in the 60’s. 
  In 2006 he moved to Virginia where he joined several Virginia based bands which eventually lead to joining the renowned DC based Thievery Corporation and being featured on their 2011 “Culture of Fear” album recording songs "Overstand" and "False Flag Dub". He continues touring with the group gaining more experience while gracing stages at Austin City Limits, Lallapalooza, Ultra Fest, Governer’s Ball, The Greek Theatre, Red Rocks and many more.
  In 2012 he was featured on the “The Archives” debut album produced by Eric Hilton of Thievery Corporation with tracks “Who’s Correct” “More to Life” “Sensibility” and more.
  Touring throughout countries like Europe, South America, the US and more, Puma developed a passion for photography which gave him another means of emphasizing his lyrics. This passion has lead him to work with non-profits, mentoring and teaching basic photography skills to elementary and high school youth. 
  In 2013 he moved back home temporarily in search for a change of pace from the city life, and for inspiration for future solo projects. In 2014 after an official 8 year journey and commitment, Puma decided to take the Ras off his artist title and move forward from the faith. At the end of the year he took a solo trip to India that convinced him to change his perspectives on humanity in general, identity, and music. In 2015 he added the title “Ptah” which generally represented craftsmanship and the creativity of artisans in Kemetic society, but originated with the ability to transform raw scattered thoughts and ideas, and manifest a dynamic use of organized words and thoughts. 
  Puma is currently recording tracks for the upcoming Thievery Corporation album while moving into the solo world teaming up with Honest Music to release his EP “In One Accord” starting with his single “One” being released on April 10, 2015. 

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