Horace “NKRUMA” Slater
Nkruma was Born in Kingston,Jamaica on July 07. He moved to the
United States in 1987. Nkruma realized this would be his chance to be
successful. Working to support his family and himself, at the age of 19 he
managed to build his first hit “Reality”. This single blew the radio stations away,
with number one requests for weeks. Nkrumah aka Slata Banton, became a
household name in the NY Tri-State area. In 1989 as a member of a local group
called TLC they performed at the famous ApolloTheatre in Harlem. Nkruma was
being requested by some of the top reggae artist of that time. One of those artist
was Supacat, the original “Don Dada”. Slata Banton open for the original “Dadz”
of dancehall in 1993 at the Reggae Carnival on Langley Airforce base in
Hampton, VA . After touring with numerous artist such as Spragga Benz, Red
Dragon, and Papa San just to name a few, he then became member of a local
group called Cupid Starz.
Cupid Starz took Paterson NJ by storm, voicing dub plates, hosting parties, and
performing at sold out events within the area. As a member of the the Cupid
Starz he created the hit “When Big Man a Talk , by Slata Banton”.
Nkruma relocated to Florida where he and his brother met Fitzroy Kenlock. The
night life of Ft. Lauderdale has proven instrumental in developing a number of
Jamaicaʼs finest artist, such as Glen Washington, Sanchez, Freddie McGregor
and The Genuine brothers. Performing with bands such as Code Red,
Millennium, and his favorite, Fourth Dimension, Nkruma performed at many
shows in the South Florida area. His most recognizable performance was in 2003
at the Annual Bob Marley Fest. In the summer of 09 Nkruma signed with NVS
Music Group . He teamed up with Super Producer Darren Lighty who produced
for Jaheim ,Donell Jones,TLC,Luther Vandross and many other Platinum artist.
Together with the TWEEKERS they produced the smash “ Go Gettah” and “ More
Love” . Nkrumaʼs music will make you analyze your life, inspire change and
reflect on The Most High. Lets remember “He was Born Wit It”, so he can never
get rid of it. Nkruma is on the beat to let everyone know that life, love and
happiness doesnʼt come cheap.
All we need is “ More Love”…….NKRUMA.
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