Ian Irie

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  • Ian Irie

  • 45 / Male
  • London and South East, UK
  • Last Login: 7/4/2009

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  • Music

    Wow Wow! Reggae in all forms!Especially Roots & Culture,Reggae Revive,Rare Groove,Classic Soul, Differently,R&B,Slow jam,Uk & US Vocal/dub Garage, Original Jungle,Drum & Bass,Jazz,indie,folk anything thats fresh & original..or creates upliftment to the mind,body & soul. Music is the first language. Bless.
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  • Heroes

    The Almighty High,My Parents, Nelson Mandela,Bob Marley,Jah Shaka Sound,Saxon Sound and all Original Sound Systems like Sir Coxson,Fatman,Lord Koos,Java,Observer,Entebbe,Abi Shante,Great Tribulation, Volcano - UK Groups like:Burning Spear,Steel Pulse,Misty In Roots,Aswad,Tradition,Investigators,Wailing Souls,Sylvia Tella,Janet Kay,Dennis Brown,Al Campbell,Johnny Clarke,Daweh Congo,Jah Mason,Mikey General,Sugar Minott,Jah Cure,Maxi priest,Robbie Valentine,Sanchez,Luciano,Joseph Hill & Culture,The Mighty Diamonds,Heptones,Ras-ites,King Tubby,Sir Lloyd Coxsone,Mafia & Fluxy,Sly & Robbie,Lt Stitchy, Professor Nuts,Smiley Culture, Asher Senetor,Papa Levi,Tippa Irie,Daddy Colnel,Senior Sandy,Rusty,Sister Nancy, Brigadier Jerry,Stevie Wonder,James Brown,Missy Elliot,Mary J.Blige,Jill Scott,Omar,Erykah Badu,P.Diddy,Dr Dre,Quincy Jones,JimmyJam&Terry lewis,Teddy Riley,Prince,Loose Ends,H-Town,Jagged Edge,Snoop Dogg,Guru,Common,Donald Byrd,Jeff Lorber Fusion,Gap Mangione, Roy Ayres,Marvin Gaye,Alexander O Neal,Barry White,Luther Vandross,Love Unlimited,The Staple Singers, Change,Beverly Knight,Chaka Khan,Teena Marie,Rose Royce,Aretha Franklin,Marlena Shaw,MJ & The Jacksons family,Curtis Mayfield,Frankie Beverley & Maze & too many to mention..

Details

  • Status: In a Relationship
  • Here for: Networking, Friends
  • Orientation: Straight
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo
  • Children: Someday
  • Education: Grad / professional school

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About me:

Producer/remixer Songwriter & Musician,born and raised in North West london. Started out playing drums at an early age and then asked to join a reggae band at the tender age of twelve!after hanging out in the Youth Centres to watch all the bands rehearse as it was the only place to go and see real music being made. At thirteen he had his first recording session playing drums for the band, who made a series of demos so they could procure gigs in london nightclubs like Phebes in Dalston in the 70's. Even though the band struggled to reach a prolific status due to the immense influx of reggae bands at the time like, Matumbi, Tradition, Black Slate, to name a few, through true inspiration he made a conscious descision to venture into the recording industry. He sessioned as drummer with various projects and dabbled with other instruments, guitar and keyboard and found different inspiration from other music genres, Jazz Funk was prolific at that time also, where he found influence from artists like, Ray Johnson (Drummer)from Atmosfear,Derek(Bass)McIntyre, Early jams sessions at an old school in Paddington , gave birth to bands like Hi Tension,Beggar and Co,which allowed him to explore and create his own unique drumlicks and creative development. He then ventured further by playing all genres of music via the Sound System rites of passage. "I Started my first Sound System Ambassada High Power at 15 with my good friend Winston Irie who also shared the same passion for music, we built speaker boxes, recruited friends and family to join up and off we went! Sound Members included, General D aka Negus - Selector/Technician Ian Irie - Operator/selector Winston Irie (MC) Bullet Dread (MC) Bigger - Selector Steve Notch - Selector Brush aka Basil (RIP) selector By Chance on Ian Irie's first visit to jamaica in 1980, a family member introduced him to the legendary Joseph Hill from the group Culture, who took him around a string of studios, where he met with Sly & Robbie,Ruddy Thomas, and managed to get a dubplate of Dennis Brown's 'Have you ever & Revolution', as the crown prince just recorded it!, which made the sound's credit rise as the one of the first sounds in the Uk to play it!! Playing at Parties, blues, weddings and so on, our popularity grew in the process (especially with the ladies) " we started to cut our own dubs to play out with and show everyone that we were versatile in our way, we would play everthing from Roots,Reggae,lovers,revive to soul,jazz funk & soca! We played everywhere we could, Boat & coach trips to notting hill carnival, we supported any sound that was playing, no rivalry in those days, even when we had a clash dance, we could still all laugh at the end of night and joke around who played the best and got the most 'Forwards' for the night." Sound System has taught many of us about true friendship,teamwork and support to the communities in which we live. New horizons opened up where he played solo on the side across an array of london nightclubs, playing everthing from Vocal Garage,Old School Soul & Rare Groove classics to Jungle. Known to drop a tite mix from time to time, he still produces mix CD's and produces in various forms of styles to stay in touch within genres. Another chance encounter he stumbled upon meeting international reggae Band 'Misty in Roots' who took him under their wing and encouraged him to pursue his natural talent for producing and allowed him access to their studios in Ealing, West London at the time. Since then, Ian Irie has appeared on the BBC with his own material, set up a couple of independent labels, Dj internationallyalongside dj's such as David Rodigan to Karl (tuff enuff) Brown and too many too mention! He has worked on various big projects with Major labels, toured with his own band, Urban Chronicle, playing support to artists he has taken under his wing and produced. His style is unique and he posesses the gift of being a multi-instrumental to his work as well as working with prolific musicians and artists ever since. Going back to the roots, Ian Irie now plays a series of one off sessions by special request, showing the uniqueness of his own mixing techniques in revival roots and culture and dub classics, a new dub album is near completion in the studio along with a host of projects utilising the versatility of learning his craft over 25+ years in music production. A musical Entrepeneur,music mogul has just set up the new label'An Irie Production' where you will be able to experience a range of musical styles to which he can turn his skills to, in addition to his community based projects developing artists and musicians for Live and Giggin.com as a mentor and facilitator to showcase events. For all bookings,remix and production, mentoring programs and other music services the agent: Live and Giggin ltd at www.liveandgiggin.com or email info@liveandgiggin.com

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Comments

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  • May 17 2009 3:50 AM

    GREETINGS ELJAI A PASS THRU ROYAL BLESSINGS EVERYTYME!!!JAH GUIDES AN PROTECT ALWAYS.
  • May 14 2009 3:26 PM

    Thanks for adding us.

    All the best

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  • Apr 22 2009 10:14 AM

    yes ian , thanks & raspeck fam, i hope all is irie. blessup!
  • Mar 26 2009 1:02 AM

    Hi Ian Irie, the summer Steel Pulse tour is just around the corner! Please let your friends know about Steel Pulse's MySpace page, so that they can receive updates when Pulse will be performing in their area. There is also a new feature there where Pulse fans can receive Text Messages about local upcoming shows, so register your phone now!

    Also, check out many cool new items that have been added to the STEEL PULSE STORE!

    http://steelpulse.com/store.php

    Thanks for all your support and love..."Life without music, I can't go!"
  • Feb 17 2009 5:23 AM

    Aloha my bradah! Outward change starts from people like us. If you believe in preserving our planet and keeping it green then help deliver the message by downloading my new single "Land of Green" on iTunes. One Love, One Heart, One Destiny. Many thanks!
  • Feb 5 2009 8:11 PM

    Greetings Bredreen !
    It is the Evolution Time for us,
    The dream become reality!
    For information, you are on our list for a next dance.......

    Jah Shaka ina dubsonics system !
    One Love
  • Jan 22 2009 8:53 AM

    Happy New Year Ian Irie, thanks for being a friend! Rudy Ray Moore's outrageous comedy CD, "Dolemite For President" is in stores now - please help spread the word!!! This original 1972 comedy album has never before been issued on CD and contains unreleased Rudy bonus tracks! Also check out hit R&B artist Troop's Billboard charting soulful album, "Mayday"! Thanks for supporting Rudy Ray Moore's comedy!
  • Nov 9 2008 9:57 PM

    Bless up everytime.


    'ONE PERFECT LOVE'.


    JAH RASTAFARI!!!.


    2NICE.
  • Aug 15 2008 5:24 PM

    Bless up Irie! Hope you enjoyed Ireland (to be sure0

    Catch you soon and we will sort out the much delayed music ting
  • Aug 11 2008 5:30 PM

    Hi m8, hope everything good. tiring times here in st.albans..lol! but new edition is great, you and Nicole must come meet him soon.
  • Aug 9 2008 1:51 PM

    Greetings Boss!

    Wicked to listen your podcast!
    BLESS UP!
  • Aug 4 2008 9:51 PM

    Just sayin hi back Ian..
    hope alls good with u
    love
    Adele
    xx
  • Jul 25 2008 2:36 PM

    Hey how you doing? Hope everything is blessed with you and yours. Just passing by your page to say what's up and show sum luv. Keep shining beautiful.


    Stay blessed;)


    ~Natijah~
  • Jun 30 2008 1:04 PM

    Greetings Ian Irie

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  • Jun 18 2008 10:40 PM

    Greetings. Much thanks for the link. One love.

    Tetrack
  • Apr 16 2008 8:51 PM

    Thank you for your friendship.
    I look forward to networking with you and sharing minds!

    Sistah Doctor - Sandra Richardsx

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  • Apr 15 2008 11:37 PM

    Hi ian..
    how ya doin?
    thanx for the add req..
    love
    Adele
    xx
  • Apr 7 2008 7:18 PM

    Greetings!
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  • Apr 4 2008 2:35 PM

    Big up Mr.
    Irie
    Sending good vibez
    from Cologne
    Bless you
    Robert
  • Mar 5 2008 8:27 PM

    Wassup Mr Irie! Hope all is well, just dropping by to see whats poppin!!!!
    Nuff love to you and Lady Lex, keep in touch.......

    Tigar x
  • Feb 14 2008 1:14 PM

    Give Thanks Mr. Producer Man. Loving the site, the vibe, the general energy and ting. Just keep doing what you're doing.
    More Love, More Power & Nuff Love!
    Sis Dr Sandra
  • Jan 15 2008 4:34 PM

    Its been a long time eh! Its truly a blessing to link with you again - wow! keep on doing what you doing King - nuff respect to you and the fam.


    Tigar x
  • Dec 29 2007 8:15 PM

    Just passin thru to wish you love, luck, laughter, health and wealth for 2008!!

    Blessed love n respect

    Lex
    xxx
  • Dec 13 2007 9:58 AM

    Nuff love n respect to the one and only Ian Irie!!!

    Much love :)

    Lex xxx
  • Nov 12 2007 8:36 PM

    greetings Ambassada Sound System, hail up Ian Irie and Winston Irie everytime. From the A.P.S. crew.