Artist InformationBiography
SELASEE (pronounced sell–LAH–see)
Is a World Music/Reggae artist from Ghana, now residing in Boulder, Colorado. Being inspired by Bob Marley and Nat King Cole, he uses his music to approach complex and profound subjects with simple words and infectious melody's. The original blend of musical styles gives his music accessibility to a broad range of audiences.
In less than a year, Ghana, Selasee has gone from being an unknow artist to becoming an International Star and music icon for his home country after having one of his infectious blends of Reggae, Pop and West African “Hi-Life” music, “Run,” featured on one of the world’s best-selling video games Fifa2006. Coincidentally, Ghana his country, for the first time qualified to participate in the 2006 Football World Cup competition.
Selasee's simplicity and humility has won the hearts of tens of thousands during his 2006 Festival summer tour in Quebec, Canada. The fact he was an unknown artist to the region did not stop his music from carrying the crowds into a world of positive vibrations, moving hips and shaking heads. The press has reported this as being "The Magic of Selasee".
His songwriting ability's have won him several awards. In 2006 alone he has been honored in the following contests:
- Song "RUN"
ISC (International Songwriting Competition)
- 1st prize in the World Music category
- 2nd in the peoples choice award (All categories combined)
BillBoard World Songwriting Competition 13th edition
- Honorable Mention
We Are Listening songwriting competition 2006 round 1
- Runner-up
- Song "AGBA YEI"
John Lennon Songwriting Competition Session 1
- Finalist in the World music category
ISC (International Songwriting Competition)
- Finalist in the World music category
From his teenage years, when he started writing and performing gospel music with a local church group, Selasee has always been driven by a desire to share his music with the world. In 1999 he Graduated from a 3 year music program at the school of performing arts at the University of Ghana in Legon.
That same year he made the big move to America. After a of couple years in Utah and a brief six month sojourn in southern California - during which he worked variety of odd jobs as well as composing tunes and performing at coffee houses and some restaurants - he increasingly gained confidence and finally moved to Boulder, Colorado. Here he became the lead singer of a local band that soon became one of the "hot" groups in town.
Finally, Selasee's first debut album was recorded with RunningDream records at Immersive Studios and Home away from Home Studios in Boulder, Colorado. Selasee's original songs have the unique blend of American Pop, Reggae and West African Hi-life music. With a mix of English and West African lyrics, his unique voice will captivate you instantly.
In 2006, Selasee was selected to Showcase at World Class Events such as.
-The MIDEM "Buzz Band" showcase in Cannes, France
-CMJ Marathon in New York city
-MUSEXPO 2006 in Los Angeles. Where only the "Crop of the Crop" upcoming new artist were selected to perform.
-Performed at the "Ghana Music Awards", wich is Ghana's most prestigious music event of the year. He also presented the award to the best Reggae song of the year.
Instrumentation
Lead vocals: Selasee Atiase
Selasee Performs with 4-8 basic musiciens +2 horns depending on budget.
Drums : Noel Mpiazza (Congo/Canada)
Percussions : Dominik (Ghana/Canada)
Bass : Patrice Abdoku (Togo/Canada)
Guitar : Ross Whiteman (Caraibe/Canada)
Keyboard : Brian Quaye (Ghana/Canada)
1 back Vocal : Eve Lafantaisie (Canada)
2 back vocal : Annick Gendron (Canada)
For Bookings contact
sean@runningdream.com
www.runningdream.com
For more Live Video Footage please visit:
www.youtube.com/selasee
Discography
Selasee recorded an 11-track solo bow, Run, back in Boulder. The album features a medley of styles, ranging from straight-up Reggae and West African “Hi-Life” dance music to original songs melding English and African lyrics in a Western pop style. In addition, there are two versions of the smash title song.
In september of 2007 a "Special Edition" of his successfull album was released in Canada with the help of Universal Music Canada.
The track "RUN" is generating tastemaker and college radio support accross the USA, Germany, Ghana, Canada and Japan.
The tracks "Agba Yei", "Mami Waters", "Yarem" have also been generating the same support.
Selasee has also participated in The debut album of Makuma "Better World" to be released later this year.
He has also some of his songs on 2 Gospel Albums.
1- "All is love" album
2- "Song in soul" album
Links
| http://www.selasee.com |
| Label Support |
| Youtube (live video + video EPK) |
| MySpace |