Direction: New Soul, Hip Hop, Electronica

Releases: Artful Time Reduction (2007 Album), Artful Time Reduction (2007 EP) , Spanish Nights (2010 Single)


After Channel Two’s well-received debut album Artful Time Reduction in 2007 – an LP that received major foreign press, airplay on Gilles Peterson's worldwide BBC radio show, numerous placements on compilations, film & television (Chris Rock’s I Think I Love My Wife/Fox Searchlight Films) and kudos through many international playlists (Quantic/Paris Djs/Philly’s Record Breakin') – the ‘Two’ are back in ‘12 with their latest LP, Beyond 2012. This LP starts with the strong hip-hop track "Revolution” feat. Nfa, who opens up his lyrical-daggering prowess, immediately introducing us directly into the cosmic pulse of Channel Two's music. 

“We decided to let this album evolve into the organic collection of songs that comprise of Beyond 2012,” says Terence Yoshiaki, half of Channel Two. “By taking the time to let things develop naturally, we were able to create a fresh and unique approach to this blend of songs, and are excited to share this album”. The two multi-tasking music-minds collaborated and created the entire album via the Internet, this time around – exchanging ideas, inspirations and sharing data files – all over the web. After three years of back n’ forth productions, Channel Two are ready to present their work and continue the musical journey through the combination of Euro-Soul and Nu Soul that describes this LP. 

The introductory single (released in 2011) "Spanish Nights” features Australian artist Nfa, and was featured in the 20th Century Fox film, Our Family Wedding starring Forest Whitaker.  “Working with Nfa was one of those natural fits for us,” said Andreas Bingel, Channel Two’s other half. “His vocal style laid to our music, set the tone for Beyond 2012.” Though Nfa does command an audio presence throughout the new LP, Channel Two also brought forth a palette of other incredible vocal talent via Ming Xia (The Spooks), Black Shakespeare (The Lions) and OEC (The Dreamkatchers).  The Afro-broken beat track “Hope,” filled w/live horn arrangements and energetic percussion that brings an undeniable energy, features London artist Breis alongside the vocal styling of Los Angeles’ own Joy Jones. This rhythmic jumper has already started to influence dance floors, making its powerful presence felt. 

Andreas Bingel (Ich-Zwerg/Aaron Bingle/Deja-Move) and Terence Yoshiaki (Transcenders/B.E.P.) are the production team behind Channel Two. Hip Hop & Soul blended with Nu Soul & Nu Jazz, fused with Reggae & Dub, and all within a dance/pop sensibility define the Channel Two-sound. Always covering a wide range of styles, you will continue to find a hip-hop track next to a reggae tune, next to an afro-broken beat joint, rounded off with a pop influenced title. From jazzy re-interpretations such as “Jazz Move 2” to the soulful, downtempo/hip-hop ballad “Got Me Open,” Channel Two create a lasting impression on the listener, especially with other standout tracks “Lovely,” “If You Love Me” and the album title track. From the modern, up-tempo swinging “Grease Patty” and the deep dub-reggae influenced cut, “Meant To Be” – Beyond 2012 does not disappoint. Their goal: to always create a timeless collection of music to be enjoyed for years to come. So, turn on your high-fi sound system and let us be the ones ‘twos’ to supply some delicious sounds to your eardrums…


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DJ E.A.S.E
Producer/Writer/Spiritual Conductor/CEO of MY Life. In honour of creation xxx 
Enquiries: kr@endlessloveshow.com

Damian Robert Nesta Marley, also known around the world as “Junior Gong” and more recently as “Gongzilla” was born in 1978 to parents Bob Marley and Cindy Breakspeare, Miss World 1976.  As a young adult, he developed a passion and a gift to speak for those who cannot always speak for themselves. A self-proclaimed ‘Spiritual Revolutionary’, Damian has worked assiduously to carve his own niche in music history and to add a new perspective to the Marley legacy for the 21st century. 

At the age of 13, Damian began performing in a group called “The Shepherds” which comprised of Shiah Coore (son of Third World guitarist Cat Coore) and currently a member of his band, and Yashema Beth McGreggor, daughter of reggae singers Freddie Mcgreggor and Judy Mowatt and then began touring with his brothers, Stephen, Ky-mani, Julian and Ziggy. 

By 1996, Damian had already made his stamp as a different kind of Marley when he released his first solo album “Mr. Marley”, a heavily dancehall-influenced album produced by his brother Stephen Marley.  His second album “Halfway Tree” was released in 2001 by a major record label and showcased Damian’s unique gift for blending dancehall, reggae and hip-hop styles.  This album won Damian much recognition and remained on the Billboard Top Reggae Album Charts for 158 weeks and earned him his first Grammy for Best Reggae Album in 2002. 
While honored by this recognition by the global music fraternity, Damian continued to work in the studio, laying the groundwork for the tracks that would become his highly anticipated album, “Welcome To Jamrock”. The lyrics in this album presented Marley as a true spiritual revolutionary, as he used his talent to evoke a spiritual change while trying to enforce a better way of thinking.  He is described as “rhyming with the conviction of a street preacher with the intellect of a university economist”.  

Damian’s hit single “Welcome to Jamrock” was listed as one of the Top 100 Songs of the Decade by Rolling Stone, and at the 2006 Grammy Awards, he won Best Reggae Album and Best Urban/Alternative Performance for Welcome to Jamrock. Damian is the only Jamaican reggae artist in history to win two Grammy Awards on the same night. He is also the only reggae artist to win in the Best Urban/Alternative Performance category at the Grammy Awards. The New York Times called Welcome to Jamrock the “best reggae song of the decade.” 
Welcome to Jamrock led the pathway to Damian’s critically acclaimed collaboration with Nas for 2010’s much lauded album “Distant Relatives” – a project which explored the relationships between reggae, hip-hop and Africa. The album title refers not only to the bond between the artists, but the connection to their African ancestry, which inspired the album both musically and lyrically. USA Today referred to the album as a “potent and often provocative collaboration” and by Rolling Stone as “an Afrocentric winner.” The album debuted at Number 5 on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart and Number 1 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, Rap Albums and Reggae Albums charts, with Billboard heralding the album as “a dynamic hybrid.”    

The Distant Relatives Tour kicked off in 2011 and saw Damian traveling and performing for thousands of fans all over the world, including South America, Europe, The United Kingdom, The Caribbean and North America.  

Damian continued to cross musical boundaries in 2012, as he went on to partner with Skrillex for their groundbreaking track “Make It Bun Dem”, which Rolling Stone called “a monster mash up of dubstep and dancehall” and has led to several remixes of the original version.  Damian recently released two other singles; “Set Up Shop” and  “Affairs of the Heart” which both received widespread airplay. 

Damian continues to tour with his band all over the world as a way of entertaining and healing as he continues to spread the message for those whose voices cannot be heard. He is working with his brothers Stephen and Julian under their Ghetto Youths International Label, to discover, develop and sign gifted artistes by applying their musical talent and vast experience to create new and different styles of music.  

Damian is currently in the studio working on his upcoming solo album.

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