Born and raised by Jamaican parents in London, England, Alpheus developed a passion for singing after seeing Sam Cooke perform on television. His love for reggae developed as he was exposed to singers like Don Carlos,Dennis Brown, Frankie Paul,Michael Gordon, Thriller U and many more great artists. In the late '80s Alpheus became active in the London reggae scene, often singing with local sound systems including Trenchtone Rockers and Kenyatta. But his professional singing career wouldn't kick into gear until he migrated to the United States. While vacationing in Miami in 1993, Alpheus met up with Mix 96 radio hosts Ty Duncan, and also Lava mixx an Godfather of don one musical showcase sound miami and legendary dub studio engineer in miami 'power'. Realizing his vocal talent, they encouraged him to sing and record dubplates, which caused quite a bit stir on local sound systems and Miami radio.
Alpheus often traveled from New York to Miami, taking creative inspiration from the music environment and tropical climate. While voicing more dub plates at Dub Lab recording studio, he met veteran singer Tony Brevett of the vocal harmony trio the Melodians. Later, in New York, Tony linked Alpheus with Mr. Dodd in November of 1997, and the beginning of Alpheus' association with Studio One began. As many reggae artists will tell you, working at Studio One is like attending a college of music, and soon Alpheus was learning the ropes, voicing harmony tracks for Michael Rose, Everton Blender, Sugar Minott, and other artists working at Studio One. In 1998, Alpheus signed a recording contract with Studio One, and recorded the singles "I Wish You Were Mine" and "Why You Got to Leave Me," which were featured on Heartbeat's Studio One Dancehall Selection CD
Quality Time is Alpheus' first album. All the production work on the album was done by the legendary Coxsone Dodd, and excellent production quality is guarenteed on all 14 tracks. As soon as the first track - Nothing Can Stop You, across the 'Lecturer' riddim - starts playing you'll get infected by that distinctive Studio One vibe. Throughout the entire album Alpheus' rich and warm vocal delivery perfectly combines with the classic Studio riddims. The riddims used here are some of the best Coxsone Dodd has produced since he started out producing records : 'Throw Me Corn', 'Back Out With It', Lecturer' , 'Wont You Come Home', 'Equal Rights' and 'Pick Up The Pieces' just to mention only a few.
Alpheus concentrates on love themes, with the exception of the tunes Equal Rights, Bad Bwoy and We Shouldn't Have To See This which deal with the problems of our world.
In 2000, Alpheus went on tour with Everton Blender & Richie Spice around America. 38 shows later his live experience is done, Alpheus became an excellent performer.
After in 2001, Alpheus went to promote his album "Quality time " in europe and at that time met the french label Special Delivery Music.
The following year 2002, his contract with Studio One is over and Alpheus starts to record for few different labels like ,Blackroots ,Stingray & Special Delivery. He appears on few riddims like clean vibes,storm alarm,a great re-work of the dis ya time riddim .
Finally in october 2007 a fine 17 track album entitled "EVERYTHING FOR A REASON" is released on special delivery label,this great album consists of hit singles "TELL HIM THE TRUTH" featuring KIPRICH,and a real sound mans favourite "MY SOUND" produced by irie ites and special delivery labels, a good re-work of the studio one classic riddim "Rocking Time".
Alpheus is currently recording for various indie labels including Special Delivery and a-lone(lone ark), and more.
Big respect and brotherly love to you for taking the time out to meet me,it was an honour and i know it is something you didnt have to do.The world still has geniune people de bout,bless up
Part One. 1.Gyptian - Bingimans Pride - Grow With Me riddim 2.Black Dillinger - Its Allright - Grow With Me riddim 3.Rebellion The Recaller - Grow With Me - Grow With Me riddim 4.Sizzla - Praise To The Most High - Grow With Me riddim 5.Sizzla - World Leaders - Collie Monster riddim 6.Nicky Silk - Work Hard For This - Collie Monster riddim 7.Prezident Brown - Higher State Of Mind - Collie Monster riddim 8.Natasja - One Spliff A Day - Collie Monster riddim 9.Natasja - Mr X 10.Natasja feat. Chappa Jon - Real Love ***Adverts*** 11.Ziggi - Gonna Leave You 12.Demarco - Its Ok 13.To-Isis - Return 14.To-Isis - Tears In Heaven 15.ELT - Feel It (reggae mix) 16.Tony Anthony - Love Your So Much 17.Tony Anthony - Yuh Nuh Simple 18.Jah Visst - Good Morning (doobie productions) 19.Verse Ital - Pon D Hillside
Part Two. 1.Martin Campbell - Rootsman 2.Martin Campbell - Everywhere I Walk 3.Ossie Dellimore - The Secret To Success 4.Mr Diamond - Give Them A Suprise 5.Omar Perry - Ready For The World 6.Anthony John - Jah Bless His People - Culture Weed Him 7.Prince Malachi - Set My People Free - Culture Weed Him 8.Alpheus - Today Is Your Day - Culture Weed Him 9.Carlton Livingston - Cant Play We - Blossom riddim 10.Howard Cox - Rough Life - Blossom riddim ***Adverts*** 11.Anthony Cruz - You'll Think Of Me 12.Clinark feat. Adele - I'll Be There 13.Taurus Riley - Loves Contagious 14.Taurus Riley - Love Created I 15.Taurus Riley - Cant Stop The Hustling 16.Robbie Lee - Cant Stop Us Now - Police & Thieves riddim 17.Simon Sweet - So Dem Seh - Police & Thieves riddim 18.Peter Culture - Mek We Build - Police & Thieves riddim 19.Gussi Ranks - Bun Babylon - Police & Thieves riddim
BIG UP ALPHEUS EVERYTIME.EXCELLENT MUSIC.KEEP UP THE GOOD WORKS & STAY TUNED TO THE ONLY REAL 100% REGGAE ONE DROP SHOW.WORLD REGGAE BEAT.. SHOW ALSO AVAILABLE ON BBC RADIO LISTEN AGAIN FEATURE.LINK BELOW.
Keep the faith my new found brother,thanks for your time,its always a pleasure to speak to genuine people.looking forward to endless work from you.UK to France link everytime.have a blessed day
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Hello Alpheus, it's Earl's daughter Bianca again. I heard your latest songs on the radio recently over here in Boston and I'm coming by to say congrats. Success again! Hope everything is fine.
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