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Ras Ouda Ouda hails from the parish of St. Thomas, Jamaica to the flat lands of Portmore, St. Catherine where Mother Nature started taking its course in guiding this charismatic and charming individual towards the music industry.
In 1980 he was extremely enthusiastic about starting the dance group that would call themselves Khaki Rebels. A year later after a lot of hard work this group was presented with the opportunity to dance on Jamaica’s JBC Television program “Where It’s At” produced by one of Jamaica’s renowned producer Alfonso Walker. The group was also fortunate to perform with artists such as Jah B and Bunny Wailer on the first Reggae Youth Conscious Show at the national stadium.
Loving the vibration of performing live Ouda Ouda knew that he wanted to pursue a career in the entertainment industry. After being invited to MC at school programs, youth clubs and community events he would be well received by the audiences with a positive response. Ouda Ouda was later invited to perform at such hotels as Oceana Windam, New Kingston, Margons Harbour and La Boose Restaurant. While regularly performing at the Jonkanoo Lounge he was greatly supported by employees and guests that suggested he move full force into the music business saying that “Ouda Ouda naturally moves people in a positive way”.
Ouda Ouda developed his musical skills as a result of listening to the elders in the business, such as the late-great Bob Marley, Burning Spear, Peter Tosh, Bunny Wailer, Don Carlos, Sugar Minott, The Great Daddy U-Roy, Brigadier Jerry, Jose Wails, Supercat, Dennis Brown and Professor Nuts. All of these individuals have inspired him and paved the way.
In 1992 he auditioned for one of the pioneers in the industry Derrick Harriott who thought that Ouda Ouda had a unique way of saying things over rhythms which brought him to voice on the classic hit track of the 1960’s “The Loser”. He later recorded his first single with the Crystal Label Recordings. The title of the song was “Chuups” a combination with Harriott himself. They recorded a couple more tracks such as “Mi Nuh Trust People, Skin to Skin and Hard Core MC”. Some of these songs were released in England, the United States and did very well in Japan.
While spending time with Crystal Records, he had the privilege of performing at Sting and Reggae Sun Splash 1993. Later working with producers such as Jr. Finder from 7-17 Marshall Label he voiced and released songs such as “Word Sounds and Power. Later that year he recorded “Reggae Music Inna Mi Head” with Bigfoot Productions and Star Trail Crew. Followed by the release of the hit single “Jah Must Come” on the “Raid the Born” rhythm with Anthony B. This song was produced by Andre Foote.
Since arriving in Calgary, Alberta Canada in 2002 Ras Ouda Ouda has kept himself busy on the reggae scene performing on all major reggae events in the city. These include Global Fest, Afrikadey, Calgary International Reggae Festival, Taste of Jamaica and Carifest. He has been the opening act for Mikey Dread on two occasions, Fredlocks and Sizzla Kalonji. Ouda has graced the stages at many venues including Night Gallery, Soda, The Ship and Anchor, The Palace Night Club, High Five, The Point and The Space. He has also performed alongside other reggae artists in Canada such as Strugglah, Ibo and the Kindread Band, Shellane, Bianca, Black Rose, Joshua, JUST, Shadrock, Lenkey, Ritchie C., Monty Morris, and King Ujah among others. Ouda Ouda has been invited and re-invited many times to cities such as Vancouver, Nelson, Sunshine Coast, Red Deer, Edmonton, Banff, Canmore, Lake Louise, Winnipeg, Saskatoon and Regina.
Ouda Ouda has been heard on radio stations in Winnipeg, Saskatoon and is regularly played on Calgary’s own University radio station CJSW 90.9fm. He has also been featured in several magazine and newspaper articles such as Calgary Extra and Toronto’s Reggae Exclusive.
Currently Ouda Ouda is hard at work recording his first full-length CD. We are looking forward to its anticipated release.
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