To book Rogé Abergel and Kingdom Culture please contact:
Phone: 818 325 9648
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Influences
Jesus Christ , Bob Marley, Burning Spear, UB40, Ali Campbell, Fela Kuti, The Holy Bible, The Holy Spirit, King Solomon, E.W Kenyon, Rev E.A Adeboye, John C . Maxwell, Steven K scott, Smith wigglesworth, Dr Daniel K. Olukoya
Sounds Like
Organic Roots Reggae with a 21st century twist. Soul shaking Roots and dubs.
Bred up by the sounds of Africa’s Ivory Coast and influenced by artists ranging from Burning Spear and Bob Marley, and Fela Kuti, Gospel Reggae artist Rogé Abergel(pronounced Rowjay- Aberjel) is poised to establish for today’s generation all the soul, strength, positivity, and the cries for spiritual liberation that form the backbone of authentic Roots Reggae.
Born in Casablanca, Morocco (North Africa), Roge’s parents relocated their family in the Ivory Coast, where they lived in Marcory a district South of Abidjan. Nurtured there on a copious diet of Jamaican vinyl imports, Roge immersed himself into the socially and spiritually charged Roots music that served as his musical awakening.
Surrounded by the cry of neighboring African nations that resonated with the island music’s themes of poverty, racial discrimination and resistance to government oppression and corruption, he began his career jamming with his friends at a neighborhood park late at night, Later on along with Ghanaen musicians Roge performed in local venues, as well as parties covering the music of Jimmy Cliff ,Bob Marley , Burning Spear and UB40 .
Filled with a burning desire to further his music career, in 1983, Roge Abergel moved to the United States, but an unexpected spiritual encounter with Christ lead him down the path of an altogether different mission. Shaken to the core by his spiritual awakening Roge put aside his music pursuit in order to focus on building a strong spiritual foundation.
After completing theological studies and ministerial training,Roge Abergel founded a local church in the Los Angeles area , where he continues to lead an serve a growing congregation since 1991 . Roge Abergel is internationally known for his passion to educating and empowering people to discover their potential for the fulfillment of their destiny in the kingdom of God. Over the course of his life he has visited 30 different nations which helped shape his unique multicultural personality and Global Worldview.
In April 2007, while working in the Caribbeans, ROGE ABERGEL began to sense his musical and spiritual calls aligning. Attuned to a sense of divine timing, upon returning from the Caribbean, ROGE ABERGEL sought out Grammy-nominated producer, RICK BALENTINE, and the pair began a fruitful creative collaboration. To top off the project Roge worked with Christian Reggae pionner and Dub Scientist, MARK MOHR of the prominent Gospel Reggae group CHRISTAFARI whom also added other very powerful and important elements to the production
ONWARD & UPWARD is the stunning result of that collaboration. Roge Abergel’s album is one of the newest electrifying Roots reggae sound to hit the scene in recent years. With booming bass lines, infectious clav melodies from RICK BALENTINE, a growling horn section and drums from the CHRISTAFARI crew, the guitar contributions of OBIE OBIEN and SOLOMON JABBY.This project also features the vocal contributions of some of today's most prominent voices in Gospel Reggae such as MONTY.G, LYNETTE WHITE, DAVID FOHE from IMISI, and Bahamian Reggae artist and minister SINGATON. The album delivers infectious modern Roots grooves that both roar and pulse. Make no mistake -- this effort is no lightweight debut. Roge Abergel manages to transcend commercial imitation, infusing each track with all the spiritual authenticity and organic soul that earmark the genre’s greatest albums. All this is perhaps a testament to his sensitivity and maturity, not simply as a musician, but more importantly as a gifted artist who draws inspiration from genuine faith in his message.
Recorded AT SCORE L-A STUDIOS(Rick Balentine) and ALTAR SOUNDS STUDIOS (Solomon Jabby), mixed and mastered at Mark Mohr’s (Christafari) Zionic Sounds Dub Lab, ONWARD & UPWARD contains 13 SOUL SHAKING tracks. Roge Abergel and Kingdom Culture are currently working on a full length Dub album due out in June 2009
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POEM OF LIGHT
Beyond your eyes exists a world That all can learn to see Within this world exists for us Infinite possibility
Many are lost in darkness And cannot find their way Because they choose to believe the lies They hear from day to day
The future's yours the future's yours, If you open your mind Discover what you do not know And greater truth you'll find
You and me and everyone are all beings of light We can all live in harmony, If we increase our sight, Open your heart open your mind, And see your path anew The greatest joy in life will come From Loving Being You!
Love all of life's Creations Take time and you will grow To know the truth and see the light and all you wish to know Your energy creates life and knowledge is for sure Come know yourself, The universe, And So Much, So Much More...
Here is the link to the author's Myspace page, please visit him and tell him you appreciate this awesome poem!
GLAD TO BE YOUR FRIEND, HOPE YOU HAVE A WONDERFUL AND AMAZING DAY. STRIVE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN SOMEBODY'S LIFE TODAY, YOU'LL FEEL AMAZING AND REAP GREAT BLESSINGS!
JAMIE IRIE is working with top reggea band HOUSE OF RIDDIM at the very moment on a L.P called KINGSTON 13 and will have some new releases this year and a tour to follow.look out for him. www.myspace.com/houseofriddim .
WORDS CAN BE SO SIMPLE .A video shoot at various locations UK. and J.A by Chris Ilston of CRIZ.E produtions .......
( WORDS CAN BE SO SIMPLE) backed by the HOUSE OF RIDDIM with a solid bass and wicked horn section and drums to rock with. A tune for the reggea music fan at its very best . This tune will make you get up and go and move you forword to a positive state of mind. www.myspace.com/houseofriddim Jamie, here's my HONEST opinion & comments.... "Words can be so simple...Actions..." YES, but MUSIC also speaks louder than words....& thats EXACTLY what this tune does. From the intro chants of "LION....LION!", you get the feeling of positivity & strength from the word GO! The bubbling riddim track is met with uplifting vocal vibes from Mr Irie. A tune aimed at those who talk 'round di ting' & don't seem to put talk into motion, this song hits the spot. A vibesy tune to fill the air with as much punch as ALBORO
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