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RAYMOND WRIGHT - REGGAE ARTIST ON THE RISE
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Volume 5 - Issue 25 - Date June 20, 08 - REGGAE FESTIVAL E - GUIDE
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NEW ALBUM:
Raymond has currently finished his “New Album”
entitled “Many As One”.
19 Songs, the Song Titles Include:
*“Many As One” (The Eponymous Track)
*”Wify” (Forth coming single about to be released by “POW POW”)
*Sufferer - *Hand That Feeds - *King James,
*Carry On - *Jah Love - *Better Place - *Sky’s The Limit, *Honey - *Name Is Lady – *Natty - *Move - *Things - *Magic Man, *Hey There Lady - *Guess - *Shining Down On Me & *Get Up.
Even though Raymond’s roots are Reggae, he is a versatile Vocalist, who serves R’n’B and Soul-Lovers the same.
The personable singer knows how to fascinate and captivate his live audience who also love the songs from the New Album “Many As One”.
SONGS PREVIOUSLY RELEASED:
This is how we doi it.
Babylon Town.
When you call on me.
Wify.
I do love you.
Honey.
ALBUM:
Point Black Label - Rasta Snob Records
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Bio
JAMAICAN: Born in St. Catherine, Jamaica on November 11th, 1971, Raymond started his career by playing a variety of musical instruments and singing in his local church in Jamaica. He also conducted singing lessons to the local church choir. His Spiritual devotion and love for the Church, led him to study Theology, which he successfully obtained a Theological Degree!
Raymond had another passion, Music and Singing. He decides to follow his heart to pursuit a career with in the Music Industry.
SHOCKING VIBES CREW: Raymond Wright started working with “Shocking Vibes Crew”, in 1998-2001 Under the management of Patrick Roberts, who also handled the careers of Beenie Man, Bling Dog, Tanto Metro and Devonte.
During the three years that Raymond worked under the Management of “Shocking Vibes Crew”, he appeared at various local gigs and major concerts in Jamaica and throughout Europe, as well released a number of singles on the local Independent market in Jamaica, song titles, “To H.I.M.”, “When you call on me”, “Just for Love” and “Always”. Other Single Tracks include “Always”, “Critic Highway” and “Honey” feat. “Twiggy”. Music Producer collaborations were, “Sly Dunbar”, “Jack Radicks”, “Fitzroy McKenzy”, “Pirana” and “Barry Ohare”
RAYMOND PARTS COMPANY: Raymond parted company with “Shocking Vibes Crew” in 2001 when he went to Italy to performe at “Rototom Sunsplash”. He is currently living in Italy. During this time he released another album, "Point Black" under the label of “Rasta Snob Records”, also in the local independent market.
Raymond currently performs at various local and and other Europian gigs and events.
A STAND STILL: After many promises and dead ends, ones identifiable with in the music Industry, together with poor and unsupported decision-making, (the decisions one makes during clouded moments), proved to be a major set back in Raymond’s Recording Career and Life, but mostly, caused serious delays with his Recording Career.
However, Raymond remained Focused and Motivated due to the Love for his Music and the Achievement toward his Ultimate Goals, despite all the Disappointments.
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