'.. Igniting fires with righteous rastaman vibrations Rob Symeonn blends roots riddims with sweet, smoky vocals and an always uplifting message. Recording reggae music and satisfying fans is something Rob has done for over twenty years. He is a passionate lyricist catching the attention of a worldwide audience. The forthcoming album, THE CHOSEN ONE on Redbud Recordings, is a very strong collection of songs, and is sure to make a lasting impression on the worldwide reggae community. This album boasts some of the most legendary musicians in reggae with Val Douglas, Noel Alphonso, Bongo Herman, Dalton Browne, Andy Bassford, Kevin Batchelor, Jerry Johnson and Barnibus laying down the grooves and melodies on a dozen new tunes. The album also features guest appearances from Junior Kelly, Terry Ganzie, Willow Wilson and Simpleman with outstanding production coming from Noel Alphonso (son of legendary Skatalite Roland Alphonso), Victor Ticklah Axelrod (Dub Side Of The Moon, Antibalas, Roots Combination), and Brooklyn DJ Mikey Assassin of Demolition Sound.
The previous singles from this project, The Chosen One and Cold Outside, have been enjoying heavy airplay from his home base in New York with Bobby Konders and Jabba on HOT 97 and Dhaved Levys Carib Fever on WBLS 107.5 as well as constant rotation on almost all the Brooklyn underground Caribbean station such as Waa Gwaan FM. His sounds have also been making their way to foreign radio such as Swedens P3 Rytm, Frances Rise Up 99.3 show in Lyon, Spains Bass Culture 91.4 in Madrid as well as internet radio from Canada, England and Hungary. Chosen One has also been featured on high profile compilations such as J Boogies Dubtronic Science on Om Records and Serious Times from Ghetto Arc Records as well as appearing on the CD with the summer 2006 issue of RIDDIM Magazine (US ..4).
Singing out on the famous One Love International sound system out of Flatbush, this New York Rastafarian built a loyal following with the extended Caribbean reggae community. Robs first single, Anything For Jah, was released in 1997 and is also the first release from the Easy Star Record label. The follow up single "Delilah" is a massive combination with legendary deejay Ranking Joe. He also recorded the song Keep On Trying on the Thai Stick riddim for Easy Star before recording his first full-length album titled Abso-Rootly Hot. It was released in 2001 for the Hawaiian based label, THC Music.
Making sure that his name stays on the lips of a worldwide audience and the message in his music stays in the hearts of his fans Rob has been making appearances along the east coast and the Caribbean preparing for a worldwide album tour. Hes been featured on stage shows and festivals with foundation artists like Wailing Souls, Sister Carol, Meditations, and new artists like I Wayne, Fanton Mojan, Kerry Kill, and Bitty McLean. Rob Symeonn is a conscious rastaman on a reggae mission to elevate fans around the world.
Rob Symeonn The Sparkigniter! Sincerely hope you are enjoying your summer! Please drop by my page and check out the new songs, read some blogs (Melba Liston, Santa Davis, Victor Provost, Inner Visions, Onaje Murray…) and refresh your busy self! Give thanks! Always, Oboelady Anna Fisher
yes ROB, strong sounds still congrats on all of your new material, TORONTO loves your sounds man!!!!. tune in to 88.1 FM VERSIONXCURSION CKLN saturdays 8-10pm i always make sure to play i sum SYMEONN!!!!!!!!!!! long live the sound.
BIG UP THE ORIGINAL SPARKIGNITER! FIRE JUST FI BLAZE CONTINUOSLY OUT INNA CALI! NUFF RESPECT PON DEM REMIXES, SOON COME INI LINK UP FOR MORE DUBS. RASPECT IYAH!!!
GREETINGS IN THE NAME OF THE MOST HIGH JAH RASTAFARI.. Blessed Love
I PRAY O JAH as InI live to see today Fill InI heart and InI whole life With the wonder of thy presence to do thy will. O JAH Ya Bless InI with a love for all living things All creature grate of small & humanity. SELA.
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