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STRYKERS POSSE
Reggae / Indie

"STRYKERS POSSE - aka - We and Dem!"

Jamaica, United Kingdom,
United States

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Last Login:  6/27/2008
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   STRYKERS POSSE: General Info
Member Since6/22/2006
Band Websitestrykersposse.com
Band MembersGet Reggae Online Status Icons Get Reggae Online Status Icons .. Yvonne Deane-Hibbert - Vocals Yvonne Deane-Hibbert, mother of three, is co-vocalist of the Strykers' Posse a.k.a. We & Dem Born in London, England, of Jamaican parentage, Yvonne migrated to the United States in 1973 and has been performing in Reggae bands since 1978. Yvonne is also a self taught keyboard player who had the opportunity of performing on tour filling in as a keyboard player for Ichelle when she was away giving birth to her third child. Yvonne also has performed and worked with several groups in the Baltimore/Washington DC area such as The Mighty Invaders and New Determination, as well as lending backing vocals in the studio on productions for Englishman, Peace of Mind, Zebulon and the Fullness, Kelly Bell Band, Kwame and Jah Works’. Yvonne can also be heard on the track titled “You’ve Got What I want” on Danny Dread’s “Crucial World” album. A true professional both on stage and off, Yvonne is known for her sweet, serene and soulful voice which adds depth to the group's vocal applications. Yvonne, has been compared to the likes of Marcia Griffiths and has proved that she can hold her own in this male dominated business.

Frances (Paapa) Nyarkoh-drummer, was born in Elmina, Ghana and later migrated to the US.S.A in 2002. Paapa brings to the group the African rhythms with hardcore authenticity combined with the Jamaican Reggae sounds and the Calypso and Soca beats from around the Caribbean to produce a high energy pulsating rhythm that hits you and make you want to dance all night long. Paapa is a self-taught musician who has toured Paris, Germany & Europe playing with the popular Ghanaian group called Mega Star who backs up majority of the artists in Ghana. During his tener in that group he backed such artists like Hugh Masekela, Magic System, Chico duBasie, Bernie Mac of Sierra Leone, Kwame and many more.

Donavan - Bass Guitar and Vocals

Swan - Rythm and Lead Guitar.

For information on the Strykers Posse, go to www.strykersposse.com For Booking Info, call 410-483-4809/410-908-7848

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Honorable Robert Nesta Marley, Peter Tosh, Bunny Wailer, Jimmy Cliff, Burning Spear, Toots and the Maytals, Abyssinians, Third World, Morgans Heritage, Luciano, Judy Mowatt, Marcia Griffiths, Sister Carol, Jackie Mittoo, Augustus Pablo, Third World, Patty LaBelle', Phyillis Hyman, Aretha Franklin. Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight, Dione Warwick, Millie Small, Hortense Ellis, Millie Small, Leroy Sibbles, Sly Dunbar, Robbie Shakespeare, Aston 'Familyman' Barrett, Tyone Downie, Grub Cooper, Lloyd Brown, Skatalites, Bushman, Monty Alexander

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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jun 29 2008 8:00P
Hightopps Bar & Grille Timonium, Maryland
Jul 5 2008 8:00P
Caribbean Paradise Baltimore, Maryland
Jul 20 2008 8:00P
Private Party Bladensburg, Maryland
Jul 26 2008 8:00P
Private Party Owings Mills, Maryland
Jul 29 2008 6:30P
Patterson Park Baltimore, Maryland
Jul 30 2008 6:30P
Patterson Park Baltimore, Maryland
Aug 9 2008 9:00P
Baltimore Yacht Club Baltimore, Maryland
Aug 14 2008 8:00P
MD Science Center Baltimore, Maryland
Aug 24 2008 8:00P
Lake Clifton Park Baltimore, Maryland
Aug 31 2008 4:00P
Hightopps Bar & Grille Timonium, Maryland
Sep 9 2008 8:00P
RFK Stadium Washington, Washington DC

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| View Show Strykers' Posse, a.k.a. We & Dem have graced the stage as an opening band with National acts such as The Wailers, Burning Spear, Culture, Third World, Toots and the Maytals, Israel Vibrations, Abyssinians, Morgans Heritage, Maxi Priest, Tony Rebel, Kymani Marley, Yami Bolo, Judy Mowatt, Marcia Griffiths, Sister Carol, Sanchez, Sugar Minott, Jr. Marvin of the Wailers, Barrington Levy, Eek-a-Mouse and many others. This act is one that is high energy and refreshing to watch, especially when the frontline brings out the best in entertainment in and around the local scene and features sistrens doing their stuff. The group was voted Baltimore Citys 2000 Best Reggae Band and was nominated several times in the WAMA (Washington Area Musician Association) and The Washington DC Reggae Music awards. Strykers Posse received the 2000 Dennis Brown Award at the Washington DC Reggae Music Awards. The group received several citations over the years from the State of Maryland recognizing them for their continued support in the community.

Strykers' Posse a.k.a. We & Dem consist of two sistrens, Ichelle Cole and Yvonne Deane-Hibbert known to many as the East Coast "Queens of Reggae". The group recorded and released in December 1993 their first album titled "Jah Love" on the HOT STUFF RECORDS label owned by Ichelle Cole. This album featured 10 tracks which featured some of Jamaica's internationally known musicians Earl "Chinna" Smith, Wilburn "Squidley" Cole, Christopher Meredith, Dean Fraser, Leroy Pennicott and Isaachar.

The second CD titled "Jah Muzik" was released on HOT STUFF RECORDS label in 1998. The compilation is very well put together featuring culture, lover’s rock, spiritual and dancehall selections that will have you singing and dancing along with every track you hear. Special Guest Artists and Friends appearing on the album include: Frankie Paul, Prince Allah, Earl Sixteen, Chubby Ranks, Lenny Kurlou, Pastor Son and Englishman.

The group’s third CD titled “Changes” has just been released on HOT STUFF RECORDS label, May 2002. Again, the international sound is evident and refreshing featuring culture, lovers rock, spiritual and dancehall selection that will please both the young and the old. The CD features 14 tracks and the fancy guitar lines of Junior Marvin of the Wailers on tracks 1,2,6,9, & 12. Also featured on this CD as guest vocalist is Scotty P of Jah Works Reggae band.

Strykers’ Posse a.k.a. We & Dem is available for your private party, wedding receptions, picnics, college/university functions, concert series, outdoor/indoor festivals and or club venues. For bookings and or additional information, please call us at 410-483-4809 OR 410-908-7848 or e-mail us strykersposse@msn.com. Look for the new CD at future venues or in a store near you!!! For more information on the Strykers Posse, go to www.strykersposse.com Myspace Online Icons


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David





Jul 2 2008 12:44 AM

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Jun 27 2008 2:30 PM

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David





Jun 21 2008 8:55 PM

hi cuz heard your muzic sounds fab
David





Jun 21 2008 8:54 PM

hi cuz heard your muzic sounds fab
Raquel (Good Googly Moogly)Jarrett





Jun 20 2008 7:31 AM

I cant get on it tooo. I here the music but i see any thing on the page.
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Jun 6 2008 3:51 PM

Whats up cuz!!! Long time no chat!!! Mi deah yah pon some new tracks!!! Check out my new track Jungle Lion!!!!
System Zion





Jun 6 2008 2:58 PM

give thanks sistahs for sharing the musical link, onelOve
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May 17 2008 10:48 AM

what's up my queen of reggae much love and respect miss u guys hope to see you soon much love tic.
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May 17 2008 9:38 AM

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May 7 2008 3:59 PM

big up mi fam de pon the road with steve marley where r u here is my tel 786 269 9503 jah live
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May 6 2008 3:06 PM

YES I ICHELLE, GIVE THANKS FOR DE VIBES U KNOW, NUFF LOVE AND BLESSINGS...
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Apr 29 2008 7:03 PM

Bless up STRYKERS POSSE !
S.O.S. come fi give thanks fi di add ! Blessings to dem people who want fi listen Jah Jah vibes dem. Nuff Respect fi di Irie vibes pon di I..s space.
Please check also the Ispace of di DUBRADIO S. O. S. SOUNDSTATION, which is di webradio of S.O.S. and which is online every weekend from fri - sun.

Jah Bless


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Apr 29 2008 12:09 PM

Hello,thanks for the add,LIRISYSTEM,l'album Kitchen at Mai,respect,Bless up.


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It's a place for bands to explain how they book shows.

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Apr 9 2008 5:25 PM

Take Charge remix / Hutchy feat..George Nooks
Big news !! Ruff Cut Friends, DC Reggae Awards
Presented 'HUTCHY' Song Writer Of The Year 2007
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