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Ken Boothe
Reggae

		Mr. Rock Steady, Mr. Smooth, The Voice of Choice Denham Town, Kingston Jamaica Profile Views: 127800 Last Login: 1/15/2007
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Member Since	5/4/2006
Band Website	www.kenboothemusic.com
Band Members	To All Friends And Supporters Of The Great Ken Boothe: If You Wish To Acquire Contact Info For Ken Boothe For Any Reason, Please See Info At www.Kenboothemusic.com Thank You For Your Love, Respect And Kind Words. And Please Continue To Support Reggae Music. Bless All!
Influences	R&B, Marvin Gaye, Alton Ellis Ken Boothe Loves Gospel music and plans to record another Gospel album in the near future. Creating music with spiritual unity which spreads the message that Love is the Ultimate .
Sounds Like	Derrick Harriott, Jackie Mittoo, Clement "Coxsone" Dodd, Barry Brown, Beres Hammond, Lovindeer, Jackie Edwards, Jackie Wilson, Otis Redding, Joe Higgs, The Heptones,
Record Label	Coxsone Dodd(1966-1970),Beverly Label,Gayfeet
Type of Label	Major

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About Ken Boothe

The Legendary Ken Boothe, O.D. has Been through thick and thin, through Star-time and No-time, from living in the shanties of Denham Town and its environs to the beautiful neighbor- hoods of Kings House, St. Andrews in his homeland of Jamaica. Ken Boothe, O.D. has straddled the social status-spheres, both locally and internationally, in California, New York, Toronto and London. He has conducted numerous tours of Europe, North and South America, Japan and the Caribbean. In Jamaica he continues to reign supreme and maintains his popularity as one of the nations top entertainers. His musical talents and love for humanity have afforded him the opportunity of touring in North and South America, Europe, Japan, Canada and the Caribbean. With a unique combination of talent, Boothe has emerged as a one of a kind singer; an accomplished musician, songwriter, musical arranger and an impressive dancer. His artistic style embraces a rare blend of musical genius. Ken Boothes musical career began in the early sixties. Coming from a musically talented family, Ken attributes his musical interests and abilities to his mother and older sister. They have inspired him to use his blessings. In addition, he acknowledges being influenced by the musical greats, Mahalia Jackson, Wilson Pickett, Otis Redding, The Temptations, and The Drifters. When Ken Boothe was only eight years old he won his first singing contest and has never looked back. He has never lost his focus, even if it may have appeared blurred at times to the outside world. His aim has always been to sing and perform to the best of his ability. Boothe began his recording career with Winston 'Stranger' Cole in the duo Stranger And Ken, releasing titles including 'World's Fair', 'Hush', 'Artibella' and 'All Your Friends' during 1963-65. Thereafter he released a series of hits on Clement Dodds Studio One Label. When the rocksteady rhythm began to evolve during 1966 Boothe recorded 'Feel Good'. In 1968 at the age of 17, Ken Boothe released his first album "Mr. Rock Steady", which included numerous hits such as The Girl I Left Behind, When I Fall In Love, I Dont Want to See You Cry, Home, Home, Home, and the title many regard as one of Boothe's best exponents of song, Puppet On A String. Journalist Alphea Saunders, in writing about Boothe and this song said, "He is one of the best of the very best". During this period he was often referred to as the Wilson Pickett of Jamaican music. He continued recording with Dodd until 1970, releasing some of his best and biggest local hits. He also made records for other producers at the same time, including Sonia Pottinger's Gayfeet label, for which he recorded the local hit 'Say You and Lady With the Starlight. in 1968. In 1971, he inspired the world with his hit song Freedom Street on Leslie Kongs Beverleys label. This classic was co-written with BB Seaton, whom Ken had worked with from their Studio One days During the early seventies, he freelanced for various producers including Bunny Lee, B.B. Seaton, Keith Hudson, Randy's, George 'Phil' Pratt, Niney the Observer, and in 1974, he recorded the hits, Everything I Own, followed by Crying Over You for producer Lloyd Charmers. The legendary singer has to his credit an illustrious string of hits that have dominated the Rocksteady and Reggae music eras, successively. He has released a total of twenty-one albums including the classic gospel D00R 2 DOOR and the traditional ACCLAIMED and the collection, CRYING OVER YOU, a 23 track retrospective of Ken Boothe's career from 1963~74 recordings from various studios. Ken has always been recognized as the Voice of Choice in the history of Jamaican popular music. In 1974 his golden, Every Thing I Owned topped the international charts with an extended stay of four weeks at ..1 on the British Top Of The Pops Charts, followed by Crying Over You, which made it to ..11 on the same charts. Pop singer Boy George covered Charmers' and Boothe's version of 'Everything I Own', topping the UK charts again with the song in 1987. More recently, Ken re-recorded his first solo hit The Train Is Coming in combination with hot DJ Shaggy, which was released on Shaggy's platinum, Grammy winning BOMBASTIC album. The song was featured as the theme song of the sound track for the movie Money Train, starring Wesley Snipes and Woody Harrelson. The video for the song gave Ken his first heavy rotation on MTV. Kens latest album, LOVE IS THE ULTIMATE, expresses the concepts of social, philosophical and emotional love. A legendary artist, Ken is a master of his craft, hailed as one of the original banner-carrying Reggae singers. On this new album, love is indeed the ultimate expression of the man. Ken Boothe waves the banner across the spectrum of love songs, - from the emotional, Never Leave to Suddenly, Something On Your Mind and Your Feeling And Mine. Then there are the social love songs, such as Prosperity, Rainbow Love and Injustice, plus the philosophical What Is Love, Black Gold And Green, and the title track. Ken blends his traditional style with modern sensibilities and has come full circle, marrying his original vocal sound to the current rhythms and a mixture of melodies. Produced by Danny Breakenridge and Ken Boothe for Upstairs Music. Ken recently said, "I am well pleased to complete this work. It's up-to-date with a variety of songs to choose from. For over three decades as a professional singer, Ken Boothe still commands the power to unleash his soul on an up-tempo song, a passion that soothes you on a ballad, while he captivates your ear anywhere in between. Love is the Ultimate combines all the above elements in the ultimate listening experience. The internationally recognized Reggae Musical Titan continues to record new music with a sense of purpose for promoting peace, love, and justice for all of humanity.

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RED SOUL COMMUNITY	Jan 14 2007 9:02 PM thanks for the add! cheers from Granada.
BIG FAYA SOUND	Jan 14 2007 2:12 PM Nuff raspek to Mr Rocksteady! Big Faya sound loves you. U remember us? we're friends of Kiko! See ya. Blessed love
GAC en live	Jan 11 2007 10:29 PM I'm french and I don't understand my country,is it because i'm black?
sistaléo.gayans	Dec 5 2006 5:30 PM
Ska-T's Scene-ik Drive Radio Podcast	Nov 22 2006 9:10 PM
bee_righteous	Nov 18 2006 9:56 PM OneLove -bee
LUCKY DRAGON MUSIC	Nov 17 2006 4:32 AM an honour to be a friend!
ULCHA CULCHA	Nov 16 2006 12:01 AM
ROB SYMEONN THE SPARKIGNITER	Nov 15 2006 5:21 PM GIVE THAKNS FOR ALL THE SUPPORT RECEIVED FROM THIS CD If in NY please join us for release parties this Thursday and Friday
TURTLEMAN	Nov 15 2006 6:44 AM BLESSED LOVE
Dane	Nov 14 2006 11:59 AM Hope you can come to the westcoast of Canada in January/07 God willing. Much respect for the quality music you sing and create!
LINVAL THOMPSON!	Nov 5 2006 2:52 AM Visit www.thompsonsoundja.com for exclusive new release from Thompson Sound, listen,and shop for your favorite tracks by Linval Thompson and other artistes with tracks on the Thompson Sound Label. For Dubs, send requests to: thompsonsoundja@yahoo.com or linval@thompsonsoundja.com
ULCHA CULCHA	Nov 4 2006 5:21 AM BLESSINGS EVERYTIME BRINGING DE REGGAE VIBES TO YOU ULCHA CULCHA STYLE PEACE & NUFF LOVE
DESTINY..R.I.P Mr Niceness, Lady T & Dimitri	Oct 25 2006 10:03 AM Greetings Mr Boothe, Just passing to say hi and show nuff luv and support to you and yours. Have a great one and keep in touch. Bless
Liam J. Curtin	Oct 20 2006 8:22 PM Let's not quarrel, lets not fight ,lets get together, we all should unite! I here ur doin Gospel now. I would like to get a cd. I've never oordered anything online but u r my favorite w/ Alton Ellis + Tenor Saw + Horace Andy! God Bless Praise Christ!
Jahziel Naphtali	Sep 26 2006 7:51 AM Yes Mi Brethren ! More Love ! RASTAFARI Liveth and Reigneth ! Honor and Respect My Lord ! SELASSIE I !!!
Gina	Sep 26 2006 7:27 AM ONE LOVE THANKS FOR THE + -GINA
PROSPER... Prosperity Sound!	Sep 25 2006 11:49 PM BIG UP AN NUFF RESPECT TO DA LEGENDARY KEN BOOTHE!!!!!!!WHA GWAAN PROSPER HERE JUST SHOWIN SOME LOVE!IT WAS A BLESSING MEETING YOU IN PERSON REALLY AND DA WICKED DUB.....BLESS!! PROSPERITY...PROSPERITY....PROSPERITY!! YA KNOW GIVE THANKS KEN BOOTHE JAH BLESS!!!!!!! PROSPER!!!!!!!!
MATIC HORNS	Sep 25 2006 8:43 PM Respect Bredren... My wife took these photos in Paris last summer. Peace, Buttons
The Uprooters	Sep 25 2006 6:00 PM much respect for your music.. you are a big inspiration and much loved here. thanks peace
pako	Sep 25 2006 3:20 PM ..Hello friend [X_O]thankx for the ADD:)) greetings from spain ..pako
Tommy Fox Rudie's Hi-Fi	Sep 24 2006 9:04 PM Mr. Rocksteady! You are the reason Reggae music is so glorious! Your contributions are immense and truly appreciated. Peace! Tommy Fox "Rudie's Hi-Fi"
A.T. aka Big Daddy official MySpace profile	Sep 24 2006 11:56 AM
Paula	Sep 23 2006 10:36 PM Bless you! You are a gifted man. I love your groove. One love and Peace, Paula sue
DJ Richard Evaristo 2	Sep 23 2006 10:30 PM Hi Ken. Thanks ever so much in getting back to my new profile here at Myspace. Have a fantastic weekend.

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