
Joe Tex Bio

History
Joe Tex was born to the parent of a Jamaican father and Guyanese mother, as a child growing up in Guyana, South America. Joe Tex found the love for music at an early age, listening to the sounds of Bob Marley, Eddie Grant, Burning Spears and many others.
Living in a Country such as Guyana where at the time Reggae music was not that popular.  Joe Tex then moved to the U.K in the late 80s, where there was a large Jamaican community, he settled in and wasted no time in developing his promotional skills.
Joe Tex then went on to promoting dances such as, stage Shows and Fashions shows etc. Joe Tex was one of the first promoters to promote Jamaican Independent dance, and also the first to promote Guyana Independent Dance in the UK.  
Joe Tex also went on to promote some of the UK’s most famous reggae artist such as, Dc Ninjah, Jo 90, Sweety Ire, Top Cat, General Levey  and Savana (just to mention a few), also international artist such as Sanchez and Peter Metro etc.
After hearing the amazing voice of Joe Tex, friends would always encourage Joe Tex to pick up the mike and sing., Entertaining and making people happy was always something Joe Tex was good at.

Besides, promoting shows Joe Tex was one of the first black market traders to have his own business in Petticoat Lane Market in the East- End. He went on to own several fashion retail businesses, also trading at some of the biggest Carnivals and Festivals in the UK.
Customers would always encourage him to take up singing as a career but he would always put business first.

Music History
Joe Tex first breakthrough was in 2000 when he recorded the Song (FIRE RED) J.T Record, which was an instance hit. The community loved and supported it. Fire Red went to number 20 on the echo chart and his first EP (HARD ROCK) J.T Record in 2001.
In 2006 he recorded another smash hit (BLACK BOY)  J.T Record which was recorded in Jamaican Tuff Gong Studio this provided  Joe Tex the opportunity to work with some of the Jamaican top Reggae musicians such as, Althia and Nikki Burd (Buju Banton backup vocalist) and including U.K’s number one Mafia and Fluxy. Black Boy was one of his biggest hit single bringing him international recognition from around the globe. For an artist who’s not sign with a major record company Joe Tex has tour the world with some of the biggest Reggae Musician.

Tours 
Joe Tex has performed in Guyana, New York, Spain, Canada, Jamaica, Germany and France etc.  Working with artist such as,  Pamalar Maynard, First Born, Capelton, Beres Hammond, Coco Tea, Natural Black, Ras Mac Bean, Luciano, Fantan Mojah, Warrior King, Sizzla kaloji and Turbulence.
After the U.K recession and the global economical crisis five years ago, Joe Tex took time out to redefine his market strategy. Currently under new management, Joe Tex is now working on a full 15 tracks CD to be release in August 2014.
The CD is set to have strong culture lyrics and riddims to make you dance off your feet with Music style like Bob Marley/ Sizzla Kaloji.
Joe Tex is looking forward to make a huge impact on the reggae market. Fans will not be disappointed.
With lyrics to uplift the conscious minds, Never has reggae been so good!.





Culture and Community projects
Joe Tex is very passionate about his roots and culture and sees himself as Rastefere, and tries to follow the philosophy and ideology of His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia.
In his spare time Joe Tex dedicates his times to community projects (mentoring and supporting youth’s programs) such as giving lectures in schools on Rastefere subjects, and lectures on respect for each other within the community. Joe Tex also takes part in teaching and lecturing Rastefere in Temples throughout the U.K.


For booking and Information
Contact: 07920434561, 07580239188, 07944203001 or email: joetexmusic@yahoo.com
Website: www.joetexmusic.co.uk 
Facebook : Joe Tex Shakka/ Joetex Big Reggae Artist 




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