Charly B

A la troisième place et 1er Prix du public (et 1er prix meilleur auteur-compositeur) : Charly B

Charly B est un artiste complet : auteur compositeur interprete, il ecrit en Francais, en Anglais et en Espagnol. Booste par des fans tres presents qui l’avaient propulse a la premiere place du classement sur le site internet, Charly B a su aussi seduire le jury grace a ses influences fusionees entre le Dancehall Jamaicain, le Hop-hop international, la RnB, la Soul Americaine ou encore le Tango.
Vous retrouverez Super Fudge Chunk, Barizone Comedia Orchestra ainsi que Charly B pendant le Concert-Showcase Exceptionnel en presence de professionnels du metier et lors de la promotion aupres de notre reseau TV/Radio/Presse offert par ZicMeUp ! A leurs cote, Bastien, KFE’in, Soulsnam et Liza seront egalement presents !
Un grand bravo a tous les artistes et groupes participants ! Ils ont tous ete gagnants et beaucoup d’entre eux sont repartis avec de nombreux lots ! Retrouvez toutes les dotations ici.
Cette Grande Finale fera l’objet d’une emission de 52 minutes diffusee sur nos 35 chaines TV partenaires.
Merci au public d’avoir ete si nombreux a vous mobiliser et a vous deplacer !
Merci a tous les partenaires, sans qui cette aventure n’aurait ete possible !
- ZICMEUP TOUR

A la troisième place et 1er Prix du public (et 1er prix meilleur auteur-compositeur) : Charly B

Charly B est un artiste complet : auteur compositeur interprete, il ecrit en Francais, en Anglais et en Espagnol. Booste par des fans tres presents qui l’avaient propulse a la premiere place du classement sur le site internet, Charly B a su aussi seduire le jury grace a ses influences fusionees entre le Dancehall Jamaicain, le Hop-hop international, la RnB, la Soul Americaine ou encore le Tango.
Vous retrouverez Super Fudge Chunk, Barizone Comedia Orchestra ainsi que Charly B pendant le Concert-Showcase Exceptionnel en presence de professionnels du metier et lors de la promotion aupres de notre reseau TV/Radio/Presse offert par ZicMeUp ! A leurs cote, Bastien, KFE’in, Soulsnam et Liza seront egalement presents !
Un grand bravo a tous les artistes et groupes participants ! Ils ont tous ete gagnants et beaucoup d’entre eux sont repartis avec de nombreux lots ! Retrouvez toutes les dotations ici.
Cette Grande Finale fera l’objet d’une emission de 52 minutes diffusee sur nos 35 chaines TV partenaires.
Merci au public d’avoir ete si nombreux a vous mobiliser et a vous deplacer !
Merci a tous les partenaires, sans qui cette aventure n’aurait ete possible !
- ZICMEUP TOUR

Charly B vainqueur avec son titre My Sound
06/08/09 - par Reggae.fr
Charly B, français (cocorico), vient de remporter la REGGAE EUROPE 2009 COMPETITION dans la catégorie meilleur morceau avec son titre très soigné "My Sound". Il remporte 5000 euros et Reggae Europe s'engage au financement en collaboration avec Geejam Studios de l' enregistrement d'un single dans leur locaux en Jamaïque à Port Antonio.
Cette année, la compétition a fait participé des artistes d'Europe en majeur partie mais aussi d'Afrique et des Etats-Unis.

www.myspace.com/charlyb
- Reggae.fr

Charly B vainqueur avec son titre My Sound
06/08/09 - par Reggae.fr
Charly B, français (cocorico), vient de remporter la REGGAE EUROPE 2009 COMPETITION dans la catégorie meilleur morceau avec son titre très soigné "My Sound". Il remporte 5000 euros et Reggae Europe s'engage au financement en collaboration avec Geejam Studios de l' enregistrement d'un single dans leur locaux en Jamaïque à Port Antonio.
Cette année, la compétition a fait participé des artistes d'Europe en majeur partie mais aussi d'Afrique et des Etats-Unis.

www.myspace.com/charlyb
- Reggae.fr

With February being Reggae Month, this is the fourth in an eight-part series looking at reggae's global influence. The music originated in Jamaica, but it has been embraced by people in many countries. Today, we feature the Charly B from France.
SINCE his first visit to Jamaica as an exchange student in 1998, French singer Charly B says he has been hooked on reggae. Even with a growing fan base in his homeland, he believes it is critical to establish himself in the country that has inspired his music.

Charly B is in Portland recording songs for a new album. Production is taking place at Gee Jam Studio, where noted acts like No Doubt, Amy Winehouse and Alicia Keys have recorded.
He is the recent winner of Reggae Europe, an Internet competition which offered a winner's prize of recording at the Port Antonio studio.
With three albums (Reality, More Reality and Family Affair) under his belt, Charly B is keen to follow the path of other European reggae singers like Italy's Alborosie and Gentleman of Germany and make a mark in Jamaica.
"It not easy for a foreigner to record outside of Jamaica an' mek it," he says in his best patois. "Yuh have to come here like Snow and Alborosie and soak up the reggae vibe."
Snow, the Canadian singjay, did well among hardcore dancehall fans in the 1990s with songs like Informer and Anything For You. Alborosie, from Sicily, is one of the best touring acts in contemporary reggae.
Charly (real Charlie Blanvillain) hails from Marseille, a city in the south of France famous for its wine industry. On his latest visit to Jamaica, he is working with producer Rick Elgood, a graduate of the British school of punk/reggae and director of the 1995 movie, Dancehall Queen.
One of the tracks they are recording is an English version of Prayer, a hit for Charly B in France. He says the song is spiritual but transcends any particular religion.
"It's a song of love...I don't call Jesus Christ, Rasta or Alla. It's a song for everyone."
France has always been a strong market for reggae and Jamaican artistes. Roots acts like Bob Marley, Burning Spear, Culture and The Congos are revered there, so too Toots and The Mayals who maintain a steady tour schedule of the country.
Though Charly B's influences are decidedly more contemporary -- from neo-roots acts like Garnet Silk to lovers rock singer Glen Washington and the controversial deejay Vybz Kartel -- he says the French are still into the traditional reggae sound.
"Dem like dancehall but dem want to hear great horns, some heavy bass line and great lovers rock," he said.
Charly B's fourth album, which he says will contain "15 songs for the world" is scheduled to be released this year.

Read more: http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/entertainment/A-French-toast-to-reggae_13652199#ixzz2VL0hnx6g - Jamaica Observer, Howard Campbell, senior writer, 17.02.2013

With February being Reggae Month, this is the fourth in an eight-part series looking at reggae's global influence. The music originated in Jamaica, but it has been embraced by people in many countries. Today, we feature the Charly B from France.
SINCE his first visit to Jamaica as an exchange student in 1998, French singer Charly B says he has been hooked on reggae. Even with a growing fan base in his homeland, he believes it is critical to establish himself in the country that has inspired his music.

Charly B is in Portland recording songs for a new album. Production is taking place at Gee Jam Studio, where noted acts like No Doubt, Amy Winehouse and Alicia Keys have recorded.
He is the recent winner of Reggae Europe, an Internet competition which offered a winner's prize of recording at the Port Antonio studio.
With three albums (Reality, More Reality and Family Affair) under his belt, Charly B is keen to follow the path of other European reggae singers like Italy's Alborosie and Gentleman of Germany and make a mark in Jamaica.
"It not easy for a foreigner to record outside of Jamaica an' mek it," he says in his best patois. "Yuh have to come here like Snow and Alborosie and soak up the reggae vibe."
Snow, the Canadian singjay, did well among hardcore dancehall fans in the 1990s with songs like Informer and Anything For You. Alborosie, from Sicily, is one of the best touring acts in contemporary reggae.
Charly (real Charlie Blanvillain) hails from Marseille, a city in the south of France famous for its wine industry. On his latest visit to Jamaica, he is working with producer Rick Elgood, a graduate of the British school of punk/reggae and director of the 1995 movie, Dancehall Queen.
One of the tracks they are recording is an English version of Prayer, a hit for Charly B in France. He says the song is spiritual but transcends any particular religion.
"It's a song of love...I don't call Jesus Christ, Rasta or Alla. It's a song for everyone."
France has always been a strong market for reggae and Jamaican artistes. Roots acts like Bob Marley, Burning Spear, Culture and The Congos are revered there, so too Toots and The Mayals who maintain a steady tour schedule of the country.
Though Charly B's influences are decidedly more contemporary -- from neo-roots acts like Garnet Silk to lovers rock singer Glen Washington and the controversial deejay Vybz Kartel -- he says the French are still into the traditional reggae sound.
"Dem like dancehall but dem want to hear great horns, some heavy bass line and great lovers rock," he said.
Charly B's fourth album, which he says will contain "15 songs for the world" is scheduled to be released this year.

Read more: http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/entertainment/A-French-toast-to-reggae_13652199#ixzz2VL0hnx6g - Jamaica Observer, Howard Campbell, senior writer, 17.02.2013

Artist of the Geneva/Swiss and French ragga scenes, Charly B is also known as the “Black Defenda”. Talented composer , writer and singer, the musical inspiration of Charly B originates from his roots. Born in 1981 in Italy, from French, German and Armenian origins, married to a Jamaican wife, Charly B has been confronted to many musical styles, from classical music to reggae and other musical influences. Among the reggae influences: Bob Marley, Beenie Man, Buju Banton, Anthony B, Capleton, Bounty Killa, Sean Paul.

Charly B fell in love with Jamaica and the reggae after spending a whole year at Iona High School, St. Mary, Jamaica, at the age of 16, and returning to live there 3 years after finishing his studies of sound techniques in Canada. He has his own style that nobody can imitate.

In 2002, he wins the Contest for best Singjay in Geneva (Reggae contest organized BY DJ Postman), in 2005 he wins the first price for best singjay for Switzerland (Reggae Swiss Singjay Contest – Giddeon Production) and in 2007, he is candidate for Switzerland for Eurovision Contest 2007 with song O Mama.

Several shows with international artists such as Capleton, Anthony.B, Glen Washington, Teflon, DeMarco, Kiprich, Cali.P, Ras Charmer, Prince Theo – Tour with Zumjay and Alozade (New Generation Sound – Neecko). 2 albums are online for sale on cdbaby: Charly B with Henry P (Gemany) which is offering us one of the best European reggae albums of unsigned artists (some songs can be heard on www.myspace.com/charlyb or downloaded on cdbaby.com). Another one is in preparation: solo album with many international producers involved.

Charly B performs regularly in Europe (France, Switzerland, Italy, Germany, Spain etc.), and also in Canada, the United States, and Jamaica. He has his own inimitable style.

The next albums of this upcoming dancehall artist are expected with great interest and impatience.

Charly B is the winner for Reggae Europe’s 2009 competition for best song with the song “My Sound“, and therefore wins the prize of 5,000 euros. - Reggae Europe

Artist of the Geneva/Swiss and French ragga scenes, Charly B is also known as the “Black Defenda”. Talented composer , writer and singer, the musical inspiration of Charly B originates from his roots. Born in 1981 in Italy, from French, German and Armenian origins, married to a Jamaican wife, Charly B has been confronted to many musical styles, from classical music to reggae and other musical influences. Among the reggae influences: Bob Marley, Beenie Man, Buju Banton, Anthony B, Capleton, Bounty Killa, Sean Paul.

Charly B fell in love with Jamaica and the reggae after spending a whole year at Iona High School, St. Mary, Jamaica, at the age of 16, and returning to live there 3 years after finishing his studies of sound techniques in Canada. He has his own style that nobody can imitate.

In 2002, he wins the Contest for best Singjay in Geneva (Reggae contest organized BY DJ Postman), in 2005 he wins the first price for best singjay for Switzerland (Reggae Swiss Singjay Contest – Giddeon Production) and in 2007, he is candidate for Switzerland for Eurovision Contest 2007 with song O Mama.

Several shows with international artists such as Capleton, Anthony.B, Glen Washington, Teflon, DeMarco, Kiprich, Cali.P, Ras Charmer, Prince Theo – Tour with Zumjay and Alozade (New Generation Sound – Neecko). 2 albums are online for sale on cdbaby: Charly B with Henry P (Gemany) which is offering us one of the best European reggae albums of unsigned artists (some songs can be heard on www.myspace.com/charlyb or downloaded on cdbaby.com). Another one is in preparation: solo album with many international producers involved.

Charly B performs regularly in Europe (France, Switzerland, Italy, Germany, Spain etc.), and also in Canada, the United States, and Jamaica. He has his own inimitable style.

The next albums of this upcoming dancehall artist are expected with great interest and impatience.

Charly B is the winner for Reggae Europe’s 2009 competition for best song with the song “My Sound“, and therefore wins the prize of 5,000 euros. - Reggae Europe

Le Français Charly B, dont on vous parle depuis quelque temps, fait son bonhomme de chemin. Il a remporté cet été le concours de Reggae Europe avec ce titre, My Sound, à l’écoute. - Reggae France (www.reggaefrance.com)

Né en Italie, avec des origines d'Arménie, de France et d'Allemagne, Charly B sortira son premier album, "Tomorrow", cet été. Un deuxième est déjà en préparation. On l'a découvert avec l'éponyme Tomorrow en featuring avec Henry P. - Reggae France (www.reggaefrance.com)

Le Français Charly B, dont on vous parle depuis quelque temps, fait son bonhomme de chemin. Il a remporté cet été le concours de Reggae Europe avec ce titre, My Sound, à l’écoute. - Reggae France (www.reggaefrance.com)

On vous l'avait présenté il y a peu avec Tomorrow : le Français Charly B remet ça et toujours en patois avec Rock and come in, un ganja tune sur le Truth And Rights riddim revisité par Bobby Konders (Massive B).
- Reggae France (www.reggaefrance.com)

Charly B, où la voix ragga du métissage. Jeune artiste chanteur il a beaucoup vadrouillé avant de faire mûrir son style directement Jamaïque. Une histoire peu commune pour un sing-jay qui ne l'est pas moins. - Reggae.fr (www.reggae.fr)

On vous l'avait présenté il y a peu avec Tomorrow : le Français Charly B remet ça et toujours en patois avec Rock and come in, un ganja tune sur le Truth And Rights riddim revisité par Bobby Konders (Massive B).
- Reggae France (www.reggaefrance.com)