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Reggae Sensation Mighty Mystic
Mighty Mystic is sheding new light on the Reggae world..
With a powerful voice and a combination of Dancehall, Roots and hiphop, mystics "First Exposure" EP is considered to be the hottest reggae release this summer.
Born in Jamaica and raised in MA Mystic was influenced by the Hiphop community. His Reggae roots allowed him to fuse the best of both worlds into what is being called the hottest new style of music today.
His Debut singles "Friends" ANd "Gimme da women" is merely a small sample of the new style mystic has created.
- CMJ - New Music Report -June 24th 2002
Mighty Mystic "Roll With Me"
"Roll with me" is a nice radio track that has a club bounce. On the dancehall track "Burner", Illbash helps the flow that features what sounds like ill darth vader inspired notes on keys.
-IZ-REAL - Insomniac
The young dynamic DJ known as Mighty Mystic is rocking the dancehall scene abroad and is set to do the same thing here in Jamaica.
Although Might Mystic, whose real name is Kevin Holness, grew up and still resides in the USA, he has not forgotten his roots and this is obvious in his newly released single 'Black People Anthem', on the Label One/Split2nd Entertainment label for US based producer Mike Cip.
Mystic, in a song says, "mi naw sell out mi colour/Mi naw sell out mi creed/Mi naw sell out mi people nor di weed/mi naw forget Jamaica wid de cool cool breeze."
This song is a powerful rendition that reminds us of the struggles of black people as a nation that one should never forget.
Even though Mighty Mystic has a sound educational backround, his first choice is to fulfill his childhood dreams of becoming a DJ and from the looks of things, his dreams are coming true.
He has worked with several top jamaican artists, both on stage and in singing. He teamed up with Tanto Metro & Devonte in 2003 to do his hit single "Been So Long" which did well in terms of airplay. It is also still on the playlist of several disc jockeys. This song was also featured on several US compilation CD's.
Mighty Mystic has also recorded "Fire in your Eyes" on the popular VP Records "All Out" Riddim, and on Greensleeves "Red Alert" riddim with a song of the same title. These singles also boast good airplay.
Mystic has toured extensivly with the likes of artists such as Vybes Cartel, Mr. Easy, The very hot group T.O.K., Tanto Metro & Devonte, Wayne Marshall, Baby Cham, and Mr. Vegas, to name a few. You can logon to www.mightymystic.com to see performance pictures of his "Get Familiar tour". He is currently in the studio's with producer Mike Cip and DJ Master Millions working on his debut album set to be released in August 2004. Reggae Fans will be pleasantly surprised at the level of talent and versatility this young artist has shown in songs like "How Could You" and "Be with You".
His single "Off Da Dro" is also very popular amongst his listeners.
Mighty Mystic was born in St. Elizabeth, Jamaica but migrated to the United States at an early age. However, this did not deter him from wanting to become a DJ and got his chance while attending high school, when a friend who knew of his desire and talent called him on stage at a school dance in Boston. He tour down the place and has not stopped since. He proved he is a force to be reckoned with in the smashing performance he gave at Bills Bar in Boston, MA on Saturday April 10th 2004.
Mystic plans to do extensive work with other Jamaican artists in the near future.
Watch out for the simmering Volcano. His about to erupt and there is no stopping him.
- XNews, April 28-May 4, 2004
Discography
- Dancehall Devastation Vol. 4
- Put up unno Hand 12"
- Roll Wit Me "12 and Music Video
- Been So Long (Feat. Tanto Metro & Devonte)"12
- CMJ Certain Damage 2002
- Street Tracks Vol. 10 By Dont Think Twice
- X-Mix Radio Active Series
- E-Mix Show Vol. 20
- X-Mix "Pon Da River" REMIX 12"
- VP Riddim "All Out" "12
- VP Riddim "Check It Back" '12
- Greensleeves Riddim "Red Alert" "12
- Label One/Split2nd "Off Da Dro" 45
- Label One/Split2nd "Black People Anthem" 45
- Split2nd "Treat Her Right" "12
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Bio
Reggae has a new voice that is catching the streets a fire. The voice is the young dynamic artist known as Mighty Mystic. Mystic who Hails from St Elizabeth, Jamaica, has quickly become one of the hottest rising stars in dancehall, and cross over Reggae music. His songs have become favorites amongst numerous reggae and urban radio stations and has quickly become a hot choice in the club scene. His energetic and charismatic style both on stage and in the booth is beginning to catch the attention of the masses. In 2003, Mystic teamed up with chart toppers Tanto Metro & Devonte to release the single "Been So Long", immediately catching the attention of numerous DJ's and their audiences across the nation. In 2004 Mystic released “Black People Anthem” along with its music Video which was received as one of the most powerfully Roots songs in Jamaica summer. “Black People Anthem” also held positions on the Top Ten Jamaican radio, and spilled over into U.S dancehall markets such as Boston and Miami. The movements of Mighty Mystic was noticed by Director of A&R at VP Records Willie Daniels, who featured Mystic on there 2004 “All Out” Riddim. Mystic’s song “Fire in Your Eyes” was received with great reviews. Mystic was also featured on the Greensleeves release of the “Red Alert” Riddim with his song titled Red Alert. He ended 2004 with VP Records release of the “Check it Back” Riddim with his song titled Make it last (Bump, Bump). Mystic was dubbed by the leading Jamaican news magazine The X-News as “the Simmering Volcano who is about to explode”.
As predicted, 2005 has been an explosive year for Mighty Mystic who has teamed up with New England’s own split 2nd Entertainment to release his debut Album “Wake Up the World”, due to release sometime in early September. The first single of the album titled “Treat her Right” is already picking up major steam at radio and in clubs. This has caught great interest from Independent and Major record labels both in the US and abroad.
The summer of 2005 is all ready heating up with the release of Split2nd Entertainment’s first Riddim titled “Attack Dem” produced by Mike Cip and Executive-Produced by Flex of T.O.K. The Riddim Features songs by Beenie Man, Vybez Cartel, Capelton, Nina Sky, and Mighty Mystic with a song titled “Wanting More.” Currently, Mighty Mystic and his DJ- DJ Master Millions are traveling the Nation on there “Wake Up the world tour”. To find out when Mystic will be waking up your world Check out his new website WWW.MIGHTYMYSTIC.COM or WWW.SPLIT2ENT.COM.
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