Prezident Brown, born Fitz Albert Cotterell, has been called, “one of the most interesting cultural deejays since U Roy”. Emphasizing positive messages, Prezident Brown has continued to pioneer his own direction, developing his own approach to deejaying that he calls, “the chanting stylee”. He built up a reputation by performing on local sound systems throughout the 1980’s, under various names including Junior Ranking, before officially starting his recording career. He was given the name Prezident Brown by producer and sound system operator Jack Ruby, who made him the resident deejay on his Hi-Power sound system. Early singles included "Tears" and "Everything is Right" (with Jack Radics) and (Professor Frisky) and an all time Jamaican favorite, "Mickey Mouse" on the Digital B label. Prezident Brown's music speaks a universal language. Repeatedly crowned Most Conscious Artist by the Jamaican Federation of Musicians, Prezident Brown is driven by a sense of mission and purpose.
Teflon Young King
Hailing from St. Mary, Jamaica, Teflon Young King is one the most prolific Reggae/Dancehall artist of his generation. Making waves in 2004, he’s remained a mainstay within the global Reggae/Dancehall community. Known for his harmonious delivery as displayed on his debut album, “Motherless Child”, which peeked at #24 on iTunes’ Top Reggae Album Chart. Teflon Young King is a brilliant songwriter and first rate performer who’s appeared at landmark festivals such as Rototom Sunsplash in Spain and Reggae Sumfest in Jamaica.
RASTAN
Born to Jamaican parents in Oakland, CA, Rastan is a singer, songwriter, producer, and audio engineer “From The Midtown With Love” (Santa Cruz, CA). His style of music was influenced by his father, Tito Caleto, a songwriter/vocalist from Kingston, Jamaica. Rastan began recording at 5 years old, singing background vocals for his father. By age 15, he went on to open up for Reggae heavyweights including Burning Spear, Damian Marley, Gregory Isaacs, and Beenie Man. His style of music is a balance between his Jamaican culture and California livin’, culminating in Rastan’s first record deal with Ineffable Records. In 2021, Rastan created Midtown Melodies, a California based production and music publishing company. Alongside his talented peers, they’re dedicating to the preservation of Reggae/Dancehall culture.
