RON CARTER, JOHN PATITUCHI, JACO PASTORIA, STANLEY CLARKE, STEVE GAD, DEVON RICHARDSON, GLEN BROWNIE, PATRICE RUSHEN, WILLIE LINDO, TOOTS HIBBERT, DENNIS BROWN, GEORGE BENSON, LOU RAWLS, MICHAEL[IBO]COOPER, DESI JONES, WHISPERS, MONTY ALEXANDER, CEDRIC BROOKS, RONNIE BURKE[SYNERGY], DONOVAN GERMAINE, GEORGE DUKE, QUINCY JONES, PETER ASHBORNE, JAMES INGRAM, ISAIA LAING, BUNNY [ FROM RAE TOWN] & ALLMAN TOWN, JUST TO NAME A FEW.
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Derrick Barnett is known throughout the music world as a reggae bassist extraordinaire. His esoteric skills on bass brought a new dimension to popular reggae music especially in the dance-hall arena. The Jamaican born founder and namesake of the legendary Sagittarius Band, Derrick is most noted for his formidable bass playing and production during the 80s , 90s. and into the 2000's.
Even whilst touring worldwide with Yellowman, Ziggy & Melodymakers and Toots Hibbert, Mr. Barnett was also the production wizard behind many hits for other reggae legends such as Dennis Brown, Beres Hammond, Black Uhuru,Cocoa tea,Freddie Mcgreggor, Pinchers, Tiger, Ad, Bailey, Lt.Stichie, Ninjaman, Ladysaw, Mikeyspice, Louciano, RichieStevens, Bujubanton, Jackradics, Waynewonder, Kymani Marley, Patra, Cobra, and Sanchez, [to name a few] as well as running New Name Musik with partner Castro Brown .
He has also shared the same stage with many stars of International fame and acclaim, such as:George Benson, Lou Rawls, Natalie Cole, James Ingram,Jeffrey Osbourne,Anita Baker,Chaka Khan,The Manhattans, The Dells, Biggie Smalls, Wyclef Jean, P. Diddy, Little Kim, Missy Elliot, Busta Rhymes, Ludacris, Fat Joe, Queen Latifah, Eve, Ericka Badoo and Lauren Hill.
IN OTHER WORDS, "DERRICK WUK WID EVERYBODY " Yea man fi real!!!
As he does with all he touches, Derrick Barnett brings out the best in recording at whether producing, playing or vocalizing. His production talent is one that sets the standard and rises to the cutting edge every time.
Not only a consumate player of the bass, guitar, keyboards and drums, Derricks songwriting skills and vocal range and ability are naturally superlative. His voice has been likened to the great soul singer Lou Rawls and is a treat hear and see live and recorded.
Derrick Barnett currently tours under the name Derrick Barnett and Statement Band. Along with his hand picked musicians, he elictrifies the stage with his performances as the lead vocal and of course bass man.
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Derrick Barnett Me My Bass & I thanx 4 da add check out da NEW HIT SINGLES "GOT DAT FEEL GOOD" feat: BIZZLE a club banga for da ladies and POCKET WATCHERS a street/club banga for da fellaz HEAVY GRINDAZ networking with Derrick Barnett Me My Bass & I and dats wat it iz
I have a team of engineers/producer and a recording studio in Midtown Manhattan now open to the public We offer recording mixing mastering and producing.
Live performance from reggae sensation Ulcha Culcha at this years 38th Annual International African Arts Festival, the 38th Annual International African Arts Festival starts Thursday, July 2nd through Sunday, July 5th, from 10:00 am until 9:00 pm, at the spacious Commodore Barry Park, at Park Avenue and Navy Street Downtown Brooklyn, NY 11205
Reggae teach me a lot of different things and me know much love it brings it make me think and use my brain to smoke the Herb and not Kokain to eat no Pig and eat good food give me always a positive mood
teach how to dance and skank and also the important Chant it's for me not just "only" Music is my life style, no one refuse it it's my Family, my daily Bread if this would not be there, then me go mad
it make me read the Bible without Church it make me for the truth to surch it's amazing what it do Reggae, my big love is YOU me know nuff people, them don't know Reggae like Susi, Mike or also Freddy
together with me, after a wile them start to dance inna Reggae style me tell them about the Reggae Teachers about the Artists, the Messengers soon them start to overstand that there is a promised Land
Reggae brings me close to God Reggae for real, me love ya a lot
let me give thanx to all the Artists who are Messengers and no Racists thanx " Bunny Wailer " for all the years who make me cry big tears thanx for the vibes, " Everton Blender " thanx for Reggae full of tender
thanx for the Reggae seed from " Junior Reid " and for the " One Blood " indeed thanx for real to " Studio One " the real Sound you've done thanx to all of you so far my space friends, you're my star
no matter if you just the Administrator Respect, it's Reggae you're working for so give thanx to all of you One Aim, One World, One Crew
me could continue again with all ya Names but all is in rhyme sorry, it takes to much time
THE MINORITY REPORT MIXTAPE IS FINALLY HERE!!! 17 SONGS, 23 TRACKS IN ALL INCLUDING NEW ORIGINAL MATERIAL. THE MINORITY REPORT INCLUDES THE SONGS “INDUSTRY THUGZ,” “ENEMY OF THE STATE,” “EBONY DIAMOND” & “PAIN & TEARS.” GET YOUR COPY TODAY!!! AVAILABLE ON CD AND DIGITAL DOWNLOAD.
MINORITY REPORT, THE ALBUM BEFORE THE ALBUM MIXTAPE IS HERE.
Inity, tonight wedn 6/24 *REGGAE RAVERS* welcomes LIVE REGGAE NYC's 1st Year afterwork Anniversary - sponsored by BABA ROOTS. Doors Open @ 6pm for this special event. Guest Selecta k- vibes, Open Mic, Drink Specials & Buffet. Music by NYC's Wickedest Selecta"!: TOP CAT ( JAH FINGERS SOUND) & DJ MYSTERY- PURE NICENESS! Wednesday July 1st, *REGGAE RAVERS* SOUNDCLASH! FYYYYYAAAAAH!
Greetings, sending all InI prayer's to you KING and to all people pon di land.
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